Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
-
Bluenosejohn liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
The Eddystone move to 81C with its and the WCRC support coach was scheduled to clash with out weekly Tesco delivery. So I did walk up to Northbrook Road Bridge at 08:15. However Tesco driver was early at 09:50 and even allowing for having to take...
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
-
Bluenosejohn liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Thank you! We're getting back to where we want to be again slowly but surely, combination of Covid and a couple of badly overrunning projects now finished definitely have us on the back foot at the moment but we're doing our best. Was an...
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
-
Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Some photos of progress on Normandy in Atlantic House: https://www.bulleidsociety.org/News/Latest_News.html Tom
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
Visited W&L yesterday. 1st time in 3 1/2 years. Moat impressed once again. Sir Drefaldwyn was the train engine with Chevallier slowly raising steam at Llanfair. Train turnout excellent and staff were very friendly. Train pleasantly full....
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
-
Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
L150 in the sunshine at Llwyfan Cerrig
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
-
Bluenosejohn liked James.T's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.
DSR fireman here. The manor is quite light on her feet due to her light axle load, she's a very capable engine however is prone to slipping because of this. The most common cause of slipping is drizzle however when its windy the sand and salt can...
Apr 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
This morning (Tuesday 7th April) the complete smokebox with the door assembly and chimney was hoisted back onto the chassis ready for the Open Day. Not only that, but the fully finished plain axles (those for the intermediate and rear driving...
Apr 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
-
Bluenosejohn liked Charles Parry's post in the thread Ribble Steam Railway.
[ATTACH] Called in today as part of a greater Preston area day trip couple with the West Lancashire Light Railway. Never visited before it and it is a great little set up. Train was Furness No. 20 plus four Mk 1s and a royal saloon. Took a trip...
Apr 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
