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DavidW liked pmilford's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
End of the line! The Class 121 waits at the limit of Swanage Railway operations alongside Network Rail signal PW5752 - Bridge 3 over the River Frome - before returning to Swanage on 24th April. [ATTACH]
Apr 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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DavidW liked SebWelsh's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The WSR Gala Planning Team is excited to announce one final surprise guest for the Spring Steam Spectacular event next weekend (Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May)! Events are of course not just about the visiting locomotives, so how about a visiting...
Apr 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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DavidW liked Miff's post in the thread Dartmoor Railway.
Dartmoor Railway Association news page says Meldon Quarry, following several years of disuse, is being reactivated by a new owner who “is in the process, with Network Rail, of reopening the line from Okehampton to Meldon. DRA has been given...
Apr 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM -
DavidW liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Three random images of Manston over the Easter period. The Lombardy Poplars are yet to go into full leaf at the loco approaches Swan Brook on April 17 April 18 sees it leaving Harmans Cross in the rain. On April 21 it arrives at Swanage on the...
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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DavidW 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 9:11 PM
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DavidW liked Wagoniester's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
A perfect chance moment yesterday of 13809 heading towards Weybourne, failing to spook a grazing deer in the field below. [ATTACH]
Apr 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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DavidW 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 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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DavidW liked Defiance149's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
LMS brake van M732141 at Embsay listed for sale on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267226500769?itmmeta=01JS9BQ9XW1E6DN3D08RPJCMHT&hash=item3e37f0cea1:g:si8AAeSwz0ZoBLWS
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM -
DavidW liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
There is the Spring Diesel Gala coming up at the end of the month and a lot of work is being done to create an impressive locomotive line up.....just to give a taster... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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DavidW 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 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM -
DavidW liked guycarr360's post in the thread Tulyar.
Keep an eye out for more from these @Victor :- Tulyar is Back. 55015 returns in Style. A 4k Preview Reel with 55009 Alycidon Later on.
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM -
DavidW liked Victor's post in the thread Fill yer boots (Deltics).
[MEDIA] And then we have the Valentas:- [MEDIA] And then we have the Caterpillars in the Class 68's https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7RrKQcq8kyY our cup runneth over.
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM -
DavidW replied to the thread Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.
A lot of roles allow a large commitment being there early leaving, late and getting to places not accessible by public transport. Volunteer at the Wensleydale and am quite blessed with having viable public transport from York but it can make it...
Apr 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM -
DavidW liked D7076's post in the thread Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.
Llangollen has a feel good buzz about again ,good ,open management and happy volunteers working to a common goal and living within their means … It was enlightening this week to receive a breakdown of branchline weekend income and expenditure...
Apr 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
DavidW liked Belgarath001's post in the thread Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.
I’ll note that even with happy people and looking to be doing ok, lines have potential trouble underneath regarding volunteer numbers. I know of one of the lines listed in this thread as doing ok, and with happy people (volunteers and staff),...
Apr 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
