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    Nunney Castle

    Looks like it has gained a mechanical; lubricator too. David
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Apr 8, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Discussion

    I think Wiki is a bit dubious on its facts. The original plan was to extend the line via Benson to Watlington in 1863. The Wycombe Railway had...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, May 31, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Discussion

    I have never seen any reliable info that there was any plan to link the two branch lines, I think the original plan was to reach Waltington via an...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, May 31, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    Anyone know what’s happening with Thornhill
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Oct 9, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Didcot have a castle boiler on 5051 they are not using.
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Aug 12, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    As regards No16 - still no change in the official statement "being assessed for a possible return to service". When I'm allowed to say more I will...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Sep 1, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Paint froth question!

    Some were black during the war but all green even the 28XX and RODs. passenger locos could be lined but Manors and granges were unlined.
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Nov 15, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    Are the larger boilers the ones with the safety moved forward close to the dome? It is a pity none of the working locos have salter safety valves...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    Hi Mike As I am only on the island for six days I just don't want to miss everything I want to see when is the museum at Port Erin open and can...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    I understand No.3 Pender may have a leaky boiler! Looking forward to seeing the locos I have seen in photos and read about for many years.
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    Thanks for the info, I'm over early to mid July plan to do all the railway related stuff if I can. We are hiring a car and staying in Laxey. Is...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    I plan to visit the Isle of Man for the first time in the next month or so. I wonder if anyone can tell me what locos are in use at the moment. I...
    Thread by: David Bigcheeseplant, Jun 11, 2016, 1,590 replies, in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    "Preserved" steam locos that were subsequently scrapped

    How about Southern 841 which ran as preserved but now is shown as scrapped
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Jan 13, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ashburton Station

    There only a few GWR trainsheds that still survive, to your list Chard & Wycombe can be added. There were plans to demolish Wycombe around 15...
    Post by: David Bigcheeseplant, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK