Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work ongoing on Barry 163. Seats are away at the Bluebell for making, while springs are off for new to be made. Bodywork in various stages of repair. Taff Vale 220 also in the shed, mainly awaiting the return of door locks from the SVR and some...
Aug 1, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
A nearly another month gone by, lots going on as normal at Loughborough and Devon. On the chassis side we have fitted the sand boxes and 4 chutes to check alignment, the two valve spindles have had the 4 cast iron heads removed with work soon to...
Jul 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
After a busy Wednesday Workday, with five in action, we have done more prep work for the new floors and cleaning the underframes on the two wagons outside. We have nearly finished the initial assembly of the new fixed end for the wagon in the...
Jul 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] [IMG] 590 today.
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:52 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] 590 was out on test today and all is looking good for this weekend. It hauls the first train on Saturday 10:15 off Porthmadog.
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work continues at Llwyfan Cerrig as an access is being created to Aberaeron Signal Box so that visitors can view the box.
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked City_Steam's post in the thread Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026.
A sometimes wet, but enjoyable Saturday, with the visitors looking very much at home. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible, and always had time to...
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked kestreleyes's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
Only a small update this week. work on Rowsley box continues, what started as change a few outside boards under the top window became remove half an end wall and rebuild, typical of midland boxes where the door meets the outside stairs you get...
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:50 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Spitfire's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Green Signals podcast have released a special focusing on the NNR - a good look that gets under the skin of the railway today. Worth 26 minutes of anyone's time video here - https://youtu.be/mm0n6ZhdzHo
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.
Funny grinding noise, I think you'll find the back wheels might be off the track![ATTACH]
Jul 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked GWR7812's post in the thread 60th anniversary of Germany's first heritage railway.
[MEDIA] From 24 July to 2 August 2026, the German Railway Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in Bruchhausen-Vilsen. The heritage railway from Bruchhausen-Vilsen to Asendorf is also Germany’s first heritage railway. Alongside the...
Jul 29, 2026 at 2:05 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
The 2026 Manx Heritage Transport Festival kicked off this morning and runs to Sun. 2nd. Aug. Full (updated) details here https://www.iombusandrail.im/media/3622/manx-heritage-transport-festival-2026-230726.pdf There was a private photo charter...
Jul 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM
