Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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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 RTC 2026.
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
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We did get our Brake Van ride at the end of Feb. It was cold, wet, dry, sunny and windy......but we all enjoyed seeing the wagons rolling along the GCR behind a 9F! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.
2857’s boiler lift has happened today. Big progress towards the frames going to Riley’s.
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Hicks19862's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
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Mar 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Thanks to Martin for organising another excellent day, always a pleasure working one of these, especially when I can manage an escape to the gallery to see all our hard work roll past a few times :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Just flipped onto the Broadway cam, to see John's progress with today's bricklaying on P2 (excellent!), only to be treated to the GW freight doing repeated runs through P1! [ATTACH] A real treat, but what was it? Photo charter, or something...
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Spamcan81's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
Perhaps having exhaust arrangements like this SAR Class 19C could be an option. :) [ATTACH]
Mar 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread Statfold Barn Spectacle of Steam 7&8 March.
For those who missed this - it wasn't a choice from the listed 14 but it WAS the actual runners on the day. A regular date in my calendar and on this date over 200 images taken between 10:00 and 16:00 without rushing around; sample images...
Mar 16, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
That's brilliant news! We must have deep pockets, because it's not cheap to hire. So come one, come all! I have a photograph of one at Long Marston in 1951, taken by the signalman. Described as a Leamington to Honeybourne journey. [ATTACH] Is...
Mar 16, 2026 at 1:47 AM
