Текущая активность Bluenosejohn
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Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Gladiator 5076 в теме Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Before the true arrival of Storm Boelo I popped out to HX to see the first FS trip return. A father and son on the bridge under an umbrella meant I could keep dry in the car and use them as a gauge of the train approaching. In addition to the gas...
24 окт 2026 в 21:54
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Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Matt78 в теме The Gwili Railway thread.
The rd2 connection has now been completed subject to final jack and pack.
23 окт 2026 в 20:01
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Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение 2857Harry в теме SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Absolutely spot on. Great summary. We are looking forward to helping the EMF continue to run 7802
23 окт 2026 в 19:42 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Robin в теме SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Regarding the tender, which is 2857's, it was confirmed at the recent 2857 Society AGM that the tender is still 'red carded' from the beginning of January. 7802's new tender will not be complete at Tyseley for a few more months, so the intention...
23 окт 2026 в 19:42 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение mdewell в теме Oswestry Update.
Well it's all taken far longer than expected, but . . . (quote from CHR facebook page) "Some fantastic breaking news from CHR's engineering team... after a visit from the boiler inspector resident steam engine 2261 has been cleared for traffic!...
23 окт 2026 в 19:42 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение WorkingPressure225 в теме Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] The North London Tank with FO 3068, posed in Horsted Keynes station. This is planned to be part of the SteamLights displays for 2026, and I believe it will be positioned in the Down Yard. Picture from Bluebell Railway Facebook.
22 окт 2026 в 16:21
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Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Flying Phil в теме Windcutter Wagons.
Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.
22 окт 2026 в 16:20 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Gladiator 5076 в теме Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Delayed by a late running SWR Southampton Bournemouth all stations FS arrival also meant the T3 was delayed on the 14:00 service. As usual the loco seemed to gather a crowd bot on the platform and in Gilbert Road. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
21 окт 2026 в 20:35
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Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Daddsie71b в теме Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Yes, It's not a Bulleid Pacific :)
21 окт 2026 в 20:35 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение pmh_74 в теме Windcutter Wagons.
Personally I'm happy enough for them to be preserved empty. If you want to see a loaded wagon in the heritage era, there are always ballast hoppers. You don't see preserved buses with 50 real or false passengers sitting inside them on display,...
21 окт 2026 в 20:16 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Flying Phil в теме Windcutter Wagons.
Thanks Musket and pmh! Re mdewell's idea Over the years we have considered many ideas for loaded wagons but a few considerations are, in fact, quite significant. 1 Load with coal - 16T at about £400/T costs £6400 per wagon and the coal...
21 окт 2026 в 20:15 -
Bluenosejohn нравится сообщение Jonnie в теме Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thank you. Under our structure (and as I'm a director of the Wealden Railway Company) I have the same level of responsibility and control as a CEO would, but I (personally) think it is too corporate a term and prefer General Manager. To be...
21 окт 2026 в 01:53
