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  1. banburysaint liked Steve's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Congratulations. The NYMR could probably do with some guidance on running successful bridge appeals if anyone’s available to help. ;)

    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
  2. banburysaint liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust has announced it will be closing its Stanway Viaduct appeal on the 31st January 2026, following successful repairs to the waterproofing membrane. Thanks to the generosity of members, volunteers and...

    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
  3. banburysaint liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Excellent news from the GWSR. <BJ> [IMG] Locomotive Announcement! [IMG] ''We are delighted to share the news that Southern Railway Battle of Britain Class No. 34070 Manston will be visiting the Cotswolds from the end of April until early July....

    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
  4. banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    6024 steamed today I believe, or was certainly lit up. Complete engine, seems to be in Green undercoat from what I could gather from some info I was sent.

    Feb 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
  5. banburysaint liked 5944's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.

    Does it need to be a binary choice? The Bluebell run plenty of family friendly events, and I don't think they can really be accused of being a theme park, despite all the cartoon characters that appear. Railways can't rely on enthusiasts turning...

    Feb 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
  6. banburysaint liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I agree 100% that the ORR cannot force heritage railways to fit CDL using the sledgehammer of the 1999 Regulations. However, following the incident at Loughborough in 2024 they have a renewed interest in control of the train-platform interface...

    Feb 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
  7. banburysaint liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    Peter purchased 6 carriages from the IMR : F6 (small F 1876, now oldest remaining) Currently being restored on Island. Purchased by IoMSRSA. F37 & F38 (Hurst Nelsons, ex MNR 'through carriages') F37 now on Island restoration approaching...

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  8. banburysaint liked 5944's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Didcot in miniature spotted earlier at a Lego festival in Bedford!

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  9. banburysaint liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    41312 has been unveiled in her new livery: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pictures from Facebook. Sent from my XQ-BT52 using Tapatalk

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  10. banburysaint liked 5944's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1846a4d4UL/ Cambrian Heritage Railways are happy to announce that in December 2025, we were given the opportunity to bid on several items being disposed of by the National Museum and Galleries of Wales. From...

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