Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked Johnb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
[ATTACH] https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Xw6Q7qc2/ Class 31/4 31430 ‘Sister Dora’ stands proudly on Broom Lane Bridge as it becomes the first locomotive to pass over the brand new structure! We reopen to Groombridge and Eridge this...
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
Tangible progress on the valve gear ….[ATTACH] https://www.a1steam.com/valvegear#/
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
The first Steam Dreams outing for 2026, running 46 late at West Drayton following a points failure in the Willesden area Enjoy photographing this one with the Intercity Mk3 including in an otherwise all Mk1 consist! [ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.
The morning commute 1995 style.(If anyone has times for this early morning run as I never noted them sown and the tour is not on Six Bells)[ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.
Now, which one do I pull first? Hmm! [ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked 40044's post in the thread Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society.
Paul H is making new bolts for the traction motor covers [ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
Now that it's public knowledge (posted by the owning group earlier), 45163 has replaced 44871 in the works today. https://www.facebook.com/share/18bwGwY3wE/ [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
Good news from Ian Riley at the works today. Amazing how quickly the locos are overhauled. <BJ> ''Close on the heels of 45407, 44871 Leaves The Works today following overhaul'' [IMG] [IMG]
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Bluenosejohn liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Loco was suffering from priming second trip last week, resulting in her stalling at Bridge 5 and having to set back to the level to be able to build her speed up again. 97 is actually the stronger of the pair, we generally rate her as being able...
Apr 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Thanks for the insight into the 'personalities' of 5197 and 6046 - very interesting to note and it will add to the appreciation when next travelling behind or filming these magnificent locos. Well done to all involved in the railway's...
Apr 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
I know a chap who considered buying a Pacer body to keep poultry in, but when he saw the inside decided the hens would stop laying.
Apr 16, 2026 at 2:02 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Maybe it's just me but it seems a waste of time to be talking about grinding axes whilst at the same time throwing darts at legitimate postings. I have no problem with accepting that there is both good and bad policies emanating from WCR and I...
Apr 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
No, in their own words they've "decided to fit CDL", any "agreement" is to comply with the law, which is kind of a prerequisite for running a business in a regulated sector of industry ....
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:08 PM
