Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier" passing Brock working 5Z07 0600 Castleton to Carnforth Steamtown 28/02/26. [ATTACH]
Feb 28, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
A very pleasing news item from IoM Today :-...
Feb 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I'm sure it will steam again. But with 30 locos in the collection and an operational need for only around 8, on average most locos will spend about 3 years out of traffic for every year running. That's just the nature of the collection. And that...
Feb 27, 2026 at 1:43 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
B64020 is now in grey top coat and we have also made a good start on a paint refresh on B 581241. This had some small areas of rust largely on welded joins. Patch painting was a bit unsightly and so whilst it is at Rothley we are doing a more...
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
It's already had a go at racing 13268 at Ramsbottom! It didn't win, but I'll give ten out of ten for effort! [img]
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked DavidW's post in the thread Wensleydale Railway Matters.
Then it was back to wrangling with the drainage our current task is clearing out concrete u channels that exist in the newton grange area Also while that’s been going on we have started receiving more track, sleepers from the former eggborough...
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked DavidW's post in the thread Wensleydale Railway Matters.
Well a fair bit has happened since my last update so I’ll attempt to list it off Another successful polar express season came and went On the Bedale Pway team we’ve spent a lot of time tackling drainage in various areas of the line the first...
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
We could also take the chimney off, and dump it in the open at Rolvenden for 10 years, for added authenticity..... :)
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
February update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb26.html
Feb 26, 2026 at 1:30 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread Steam speed records including City of Truro and Mallard.
Find me one steam locomotive speed record where it was dead level, with a run done in either direction. I’ll wait. Here we go…;) Which ones do you think are “contenders” then? Achieving 100mph with a steam locomotive (particularly with...
Feb 26, 2026 at 1:28 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked LMS2968's post in the thread Steam speed records including City of Truro and Mallard.
So why have you decided to prolong this one? This discussion been done to death, there's nothing left to be said. Everyone just give it a rest and move on with life.
Feb 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Steam speed records including City of Truro and Mallard.
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Feb 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
All very clear. I do miss the late Paul Hitchcock sometimes. He had his monomanias, and one was on Railway structures, but at times you feel he did have a point about simplicity and clarity. Certainly in the case of major appeals, I'd want to...
Feb 26, 2026 at 1:23 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked 84H's post in the thread Telford Steam Railway - Latest news.
Hi all Our latest news update is now available on our website https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/latest-news I hope you find it interesting best wishes Stan [ATTACH]
Feb 26, 2026 at 1:19 AM
