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  1. Bluenosejohn liked LMS2968's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    I was in the boiler shop on Thursday last week. The boiler and firebox assembly was certainly impressive.

    Jul 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM

  2. Bluenosejohn liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    82045. July News Update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jly24.html

    Jul 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM

  3. Bluenosejohn liked D1002's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Railway mural at Kidderminster main line station: [ATTACH]

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  4. Bluenosejohn liked Autotank's post in the thread Cholsey and Wallingford.

    The Bubblecar has proved very popular with both passengers and volunteers - thanks to LSL for letting us borrow her! We are running it on the next four Thursdays - two round trips at Noon and another two at 2pm from Wallingford. Four people...

    Jul 25, 2024 at 2:00 AM

  5. Bluenosejohn liked 84H's post in the thread Telford Steam Railway - Latest news.

    Hi all Here is the latest news from the railway. We have a new arrival. If anyone can shed any light on its history I would be very grateful . https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/latest-news If you have any questions about the update or the...

    IMG_6452.jpeg Jul 25, 2024 at 1:54 AM

  6. Bluenosejohn liked RAB3L's post in the thread Location of Washout Plugs on 9351, and the GW Prairies..

    As you can see from the attached picture, there are washout plugs in the radius between the sides and top of the firebox. There are also W/O plugs in the backhead; there may also be a couple in the throatplate. There are mudhole doors in the...

    4248 at Swindon.png Jul 24, 2024 at 12:14 AM

  7. Bluenosejohn liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.

    The boiler appeal continues to do really well, with just shy of £60k in the bank from our target of 150k. This in only 8 months is really fantastic, we continue to push hard with progress on the locomotive and fund raising. Here is the...

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  8. Bluenosejohn liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    32424 on the Golden Arrow will really be worth seeing- an echo of the 1952 "Brighton Works Centenary" special run by the RCTS: [ATTACH]

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  9. Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    [IMG] Latest news and photograph thanks to Josh Brinsford ''Repairs now completed and test runs due next day. No 6880 is expected back in revenue-earning service straight after successful testing''. <BJ>

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM

  10. Bluenosejohn liked Hicks19862's post in the thread 45163.

    The 45163 group has put in a huge amount of effort over the years, including building a workshop so that the locomotive could be restored undercover, so it’s good to see all their hard work paying off.

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:07 AM

  11. Bluenosejohn liked Martin Perry's post in the thread 45163.

    “We are very pleased to be able to make the following announcement:- Highland ‘Hiker’ bound for main line – and a return to Scotland? ‘Black Five’ No. 45163 for fast-track restoration in partnership with Ian Riley. Scottish Region ‘Black Five’...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:07 AM

  12. Bluenosejohn liked Martin Perry's post in the thread 45163.

    According to the 45163 Loco Facebook page, an agreement has been reached with Ian Riley for the loco to be completed to main line standards and become part of the Riley main line fleet, on a long term loan basis. Positive news for all parties....

    IMG_2713.jpeg Jul 24, 2024 at 12:07 AM

  13. Bluenosejohn liked Gav106's post in the thread LMS Patriot Project Updates.

    The last financial year (23-24 april) we raised £328k so we very much have the members support, and we have great reserves to make good progress, we just need our contractors to have the availability of staff to make progress on the parts. Im...

    Jul 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM

  14. Bluenosejohn liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    [MEDIA] Olton [img]Shakespeare Express 2024 season by Martin Creese, on Flickr Widney Manor [img]Shakespeare Express 2024 season by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    Jul 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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