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Britfoamer replied to the thread Railways and People.

No Doubt there will be a lot of sentiment for 'what a waste' !:)

Britfoamer liked 5944's post in the thread Railways and People.

I went to Knebworth House a few years ago when they still had the miniature railway running in the grounds, and they brought out their steam loco for the annual evening BBQ. It was rather warm and the injectors packed up when the loco was halfway...

Britfoamer liked Robin's post in the thread Railways and People.

As mentioned on the 'Fire Risk and Extreme Heat - Heritage Lines' thread, 7714 was having injector problems last weekend due to the heat. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Britfoamer liked 46223's post in the thread Railways and People.

No 9 at Rawtenstall in April 2017. [ATTACH]

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Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026

Annual event has been announced and visitors confirmed, always a good day out for the narrow minded amongst us. Weather forecast changes by the day but Friday and Saturday currently look the best, wet all day Sunday; link:...

Forum: Galas and Events

Britfoamer liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Formerly part of 'Collection X' fully restored Manx Northern brake compo No.16 (IMR F37) is now in regular traffic, its large brake compartment proving most useful for buggies etc. Its sister F38 a full third is well on its way...

Britfoamer replied to the thread South Tynedale Railway..

Thanks for the information, but I don't think I'm going to drive 120 miles there , and then back, for one loco on freight. Needed to be Saturday along with a bunch of others. The original information suggested steam 4/5 loco's, in the end much less.

Britfoamer replied to the thread South Tynedale Railway..

Oh well, there goes my trip to Alston, save me a lot of diesel. Thanks for heads up.