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Bluenosejohn liked Paul42's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
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Mar 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Stinch's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
End of today’s shift. Ropley this evening.
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E..
Lyme Regis branch, Wenford Bridge branch, anything on the Isle of Wight, Hayling Island, Canterbury and Whitstable … :) Tom
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:20 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E..
Didn’t we have a long thread somewhere considering Gresley and the strengths and weaknesses of his designs, the vagaries of valve gear, and trying to set it all in context of the various constraints he was under as a CME? I seem to recall we...
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked osprey's post in the thread Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E..
"Osmium"....well known for it's extreme density....
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:17 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
If this is the case then this really is all about one man's ego rather than any economic argument. Why would you not run the service if you have now made the investment to run in a profitable and compliant fashion?? Surely you want to make that...
Mar 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
It really is quite simple. If you want to remain part of the club, you have to abide by the rules of the club (which all of the other club members have done). If you don't, you are no longer a member of the club. I find all this moaning about...
Mar 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
It seems doubtful ORR would be influenced one way or the other by such a threat. The only thing the regulator will be interested is in those coaches purportedly fitted now being R5 compliant. If WC has proved they have an effective method ORR...
Mar 21, 2026 at 2:14 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
...... and the photo below was posted on the Supporters' Facebook page of IMR No.4 at Castletown station with the first train of the season (09.50 ex Douglas). No.13, in the background, was departing on the first northbound train (10.00 ex Port...
Mar 21, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
The paint refresh on B581241 is progressing at pace and we also have B279742 (to be renumbered B560676) which is have a new floor...and fixed end! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 19, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread The Whitby Flyer - 18/03/26.
The brave few up at an ungodly hour to join the tour at 0542 from Kings Cross for a less than 100 min stay in Whitby, at least the sunshine made a welcome appearance! [ATTACH]
Mar 19, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
Out of frames steam test passed on Monday! (Photo Steve Masters) [IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Mar 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
[ATTACH] With this years lambs introduced to steam, GWR Castle class No. 4029 'Nunney Castle' pilots SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton' 5Z29 over Capernwray Viaduct to KWVR for the forthcoming gala (Diesel removed in Photoshop) [ATTACH] With...
Mar 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
As you say the service starts tomorrow, initially Th -SuO. I haven't been into Douglas this week but photos posted last week on the Supporters FB page (below) showed that work was still ongoing on roads 1 & 2 (the platform and loop normally...
Mar 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM
