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Dan Hill replied to the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
I too thought it was supposed be based at the GWSR (although the project, or an earlier incarnation, was originally a Didcot one I think), but then a Didcot resident has contributed a number of parts towards it's construction and Didcot has...
Feb 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM -
Dan Hill liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
That I feel is a shame for the Churchward County . I thought its home was to be the GWSR which would have happily allowed it to stretch its legs without over stretching itself Having been stood alongside it recently it is quite imposing and if...
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM -
Dan Hill liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
I'm always amazed by the quick turn arounds Riley does for the Fives. Hope 45407 will come back down South again, been ages since I've seen it.
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM -
Dan Hill liked 35B's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
In which case, it has to be asked why LSL chose to spend so much money on work on 6024 when it was so nearly ready? This outsider, with no axe to grind either way, finds that surprising - unless there were issues with either the work done or the...
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM -
Dan Hill liked UP13's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
If you're planning on making multiple visits, I'd highly recommend a family membership. Half price tickets, including galas. Combined with £1 for kids fees on most days and you can get some very affordable days out for a train loving family. Our...
Feb 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM -
Dan Hill liked Andy2857's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Just back home after our first visit to the Bluebell and wow, what a railway! We had a fantastic day. Good timetable with plenty of services at good intervals which enabled us to see everything we wanted to see, stop off at the intermediate...
Feb 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM
