Devonbelle's Recent Activity
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Devonbelle liked GWR7812's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
A day with up and downs. Personal highlight was Odney Manor climbing from Williton to Crowcombe Heathfield with 7 coaches and a van. Manors as impressive as always.
May 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM -
Devonbelle liked SebWelsh's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The original list didn't include TSO 4911 which has just gone to Cranmore for a contract overhaul. With over 30 MK1s on the line our C&W team are kept very busy.
May 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
Devonbelle liked SebWelsh's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
We tend to swap sets over occasionally to even out wear. The reason that Set A (Crimson and Cream) has been allocated to the lower mileage diagram this week is that there was a small fault with Buffet 4346 which meant this was better suited to...
May 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
Devonbelle liked Cuckoo Line's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
I believe the ESR model works because they link running the locos to contracted overhaul work and some of the borrowed locos seem to have cleverly built into the equation a significant time for running in !!! Plus the Ivatt is on a long term care...
May 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM -
Devonbelle liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Yes, that still happens. Too few volunteers and too many challenges!
May 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM -
Devonbelle liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Me too! But it can only grow with more volunteers. We've had a good influx in engineering and operations in recent years to the point where it looks like the engineers might be able to get back on with engineering! The railway has struggled...
May 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM -
Devonbelle liked 26D_M's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Somebody woke up grumpy again .... Rhetorical questions disallowed then? If it wasn't planning, what was it? Having been in the Hellifield loop for 45 mins on Saturday, as well as Carnforth loop for a little less, the [non enthusiast] people with...
May 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM -
Devonbelle liked Big Al's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A clever disguising shot.
May 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
Devonbelle liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Thanks, that'd be great! Can you DM me your email address?
May 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM -
Devonbelle liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A bit of close regulation not long before the steam on Friday, the 158 was proceeding quite slowly. [ATTACH]
May 2, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Devonbelle replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Much appreciated for the prompt response Ben, I'm gutted I can't be around for the next 3 days - but family commitments mean I'm elsewhere. Diesel gala in my sights next and good luck ove the next 3 days.
May 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM -
Devonbelle liked dinmore7820's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Thanks for the feedback Devon Belle - and my apologies, I was the Guard on 1323 and got a bit distracted trying to help unpick things to try and bring back some right time running - but feedback appreciated and we'll add to the list to discuss at...
May 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
Devonbelle attached a file to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Thanks Seb and other WSR members who made my visit enjoyable today. A shame that the A4 issues compromised the timetable, I hope that the next 3 days are a success. Highlights today were seeing Victor and doing multiple trips behind the loco for...
May 1, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Devonbelle replied to the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Good points. I volunteered on the Avon Valley for over 30 years, brilliant people in the engineering department, but only a few of them, and because of their skills, they'd get called onto other work, distracting from loco repairs and restoration...
May 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
