bristolian's Recent Activity
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bristolian liked MellishR's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
That gives me an excluse to re-post this one. [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
More progress today on 713/604. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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bristolian liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
The station is not the only thing that's been repainted over this winter. . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A few finishing touches still to be done (such as refitting the name plates).
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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bristolian liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
At last. . . the scaffolding is down (after about 4 years!) and the renovated Oswestry Station building is revealed. A new roof and repaired stonework. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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bristolian liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Tom, re photos. I only send unsolicited photos to @Jonnie at the Spa Valley as I have a good feel ( I hope!) as to what he can use. But if any heritage railway, including the Bluebell, ever wants a higher res version of one I post here from...
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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bristolian liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
No surprise I spent another day at the Bluebell Railway today. And why not with three SR locos on the roster, all in 1960s BR livery and numbering (I presume 1958 for 32424). And eight uphill workings scheduled for the day. Better than many...
Apr 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
More progress on #713/604. [ATTACH] We are awaiting the delivery of two new floor sheet sections and the start of inside welding. Meanwhile we are also passing on skills and tips to one of our younger members of the team. [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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bristolian liked M59137's post in the thread Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
Possibly missed by many observers online was the public launch of the first half of the Derby Lightweight Railcar (M79612) over the Twin Peaks gala last weekend. The restoration quality from a gutted shell is astonishing, 10/10, and most fitting...
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
