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  1. 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]

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  2. 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 heals of 45407, 44871 Leaves The Works today following overhaul'' [IMG] [IMG]

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Last week you were hailing the "agreement" with ORR, which WC was claiming to have been struck. There was no agreement and ORR had to say so. WC has undoubtedly done great things with mainline steam but that is in the past and doesn't make ORR...

    Apr 14, 2026 at 12:08 PM

  9. Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Is it incorrect to say that in 2018, when renewing the R5 exemption, ORR told WC that it would be the final exemption issued, for a period of five years? In March 2023, when that exemption period ended WC sought its renewal and was declined by...

    Apr 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM

  10. Bluenosejohn liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    That's what WCR claim. I'm not sure close partnership would be a phrase used by the ORR where WCR are concerned.

    Apr 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM

  11. Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.

    No, what you can see is the jig built to mimic the rear section of the frames that was constructed especially to allow more accurate fabrication of the whole cab, particularly the graceful curved section that you can see. I hope the photo below...

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  12. Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.

    A few quick photos from yesterday's Open Day at Diamond Engineering. A very successful day with LOTS of new members joining the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust and considerable cash in the donation tin in memory of our late Chairman, Brian Hall....

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  13. Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Great turn out for the Clan Hengist / B17 Sandringham open day yesterday, car parks full to overflowing. Lots more stands there too, inc George V, Gowrie, GCR gap viaduct model, and Advanced Steam’s 10.25in Revolution which showcased some really...

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  14. Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.

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  15. Bluenosejohn liked nickt's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    Time rolls on, and there's another news update from SLL, covering all the locos. https://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html .

    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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