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  1. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    This week saw three of the six floor sheets welded in place on B 570676. The top coat patching was completed on B 589204 and we have had another wagon, B279702, arrive from Quorn which will need a new floor and other repairs.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  2. bristolian replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    My few from yesterday - https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=28966354%40N00&view_all=1&text=71000+1Z52

    Jun 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM

  3. bristolian liked 5944's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    [ATTACH] Screen grab of 71000 near Baldock at lunchtime today. 3 seconds after the class 47 went by, a pair of class 379s came the other way - phew!

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  4. bristolian liked raisborough.smith's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I am sure you will be .x

    Jun 12, 2026 at 6:49 AM

  5. bristolian replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Likewise. When the maximum operating speed for preserved steam on the main line was introduced, no mention was made of roller bearings versus plain bearings. Wheel diameter was the only factor (I'm sure) that was used, as it has a bearing (pun...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 9:28 AM

  6. bristolian replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    I wonder how 44767 (which as far as I'm aware is a kit of parts) would be more suitable than 45110?. They both obviously have the same Driving Wheel diameter.

    Jun 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  7. bristolian liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    In answer to a question posed elsewhere by @GWR4707 the latest Trackside magazine quotes David Smith on the subject of 45110 and 44767, leaving little room for doubt he is the owner of both. The former he says is pointless putting on the mainline...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM

  8. bristolian liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    For the second year in a row the weedkiller train (that I had been checking RTT for but missed due to my Dad being ill over the weekend) ran on a wet day. I only happened to see it by chance when I heard an unusual diesel horn and noticed it...

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  9. bristolian liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    A message from Ian Crowder on Facebook. <BJ> "As the railway's press officer, I have spoken to the Editor and the picture has been taken down. His argument was that it provided geographical context but appreciated that she fell from a road motor...

    Jun 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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