Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked bluetrain's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Thanks for posting those interesting figures. I was gob-smacked to learn that the E&BA is among the major heritage railways in financial terms. A short line in rural Yorkshire? They must be doing something right, even if not to the liking of...
Apr 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
No I don't think it was named then Steve. Seem to remember seeing it double heading with the J72 during a gala, Antwerp was running as well if memory serves. Just found this photo of mine of 62 at Bury by chance.[IMG]
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Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
As seen here in August 1977. [ATTACH]
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A few more . Thursday 23rd. A quiet crossing of Auch Viaduct in the horseshoe. The water of the Allt Kinglass was pleasantly warm for a paddle !. Passing the Bardrill Road north of Blackford and approaching the signal box at Longforgan....
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked blink bonny's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Southbound through Northumberland this evening.
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Making a promise to myself not to photograph any further South than my postcode, my final images of The Great Britain from this year. Of main interest were the Aberdeen legs, conducted at times of day that I don't believe have been done in...
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked ribble's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 heads south on the West Highland line in Glen Douglas with the GB tour on 23/4/2026 David Price Cop Lane on Flickr [ATTACH]
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Andy B's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Latest updates from the civils team. Doing a great job! https://bridgestobroadway.blogspot.com/2026/04/gotherington-slip-repairs-week-2.html?m=1
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Not at all as planned I had a ride in the Hawksworth Saloon back from Norden this afternoon. A very impressive coach, with a nice smooth ride I felt. Having since Wednesday lunchtime been doing very little in the hope I might have felt well...
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
As the inspection saloon has no corridor connection, it is very much an entirety of it's own. Nice to have for exclusive use (see Celia on the Belmond Pullman) but part of the catering set up, one wonders on the additional logistics and staff to...
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM
