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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Yes I concur. We travelled May 2017 and the class 25 officiated from Grosmont to Whitby on the morning train and I could hear grumbles in leading...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Just a quick shout-out to NYMR. Excellent day on 1-1-25. We did the 1110 Pickering to Whitby and return. Train turnout (Mark 1s and a Black 5,...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    WCME/CME 2024

    Interesting and like you; I’d be concerned about the out of round wheels possible damaging the rail head: presumably it was reported to Network...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Aug 26, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    The Kingswear Saphos train arrived Kingswear 30 early before midday today. With regards to return train, Left R/T, then Ran very early all the way...
    Post by: Devonbelle, May 4, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    Braunton looking a treat this morning, into Taunton early from the WSR. Given the late running GWR Padd Penzance train; it left Taunton 16 e, vice...
    Post by: Devonbelle, May 4, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Jacobite 2024

    No they dont. But I recollect they get a copy of the national daily log from the Network Rail National Ops Centre. So they will be aware. With...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Apr 16, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    [Photoplug] Class 52 Kriegsloks

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Bosnian Krieksloks are still working. I did one of Bernd Seiler’s Far Rail trips a few weeks ago. A pool of 5...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Mar 17, 2024 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Vintage Trains 2023

    I travelled on the train from Bham New Street and I've appended my notes of the day. Great to see the wonderful shots of the train from the...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Nov 28, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains 2022

    Purely by chance; changing trains at Oxford tonight I saw Clun Castle leave about 15 late; as I stepped off a Southbound Cross-Country late...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Dec 6, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Steam Dreams 2022

    FWIW - the ECS for the return Bath to Victoria working has not left yet. The headcode for the ECS has just been interposed; ready for the 1616 ECS...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Impact of the Heatwave on Heritage Railways

    Interesting piece in the BBC News; about future (increased) frequency of countryside fires in the UK linked to global warming; with a Professor of...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Jul 19, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Clan Line 2022

    I saw Clan Line pass Chippenham, after a 3L dep from Bath. It passed RT through Chippenham, looked magnificent and was not hanging around. The 67...
    Post by: Devonbelle, May 18, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Glyn Valley

    Arrived by train at Chirk on Fri 13-5, delighted to find volunteers working at Chirk GVT station. Took some shots Friday and yesterday. The GVT...
    Post by: Devonbelle, May 15, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Jacobite 2022

    Travelled with the Jacobite today. Most enjoyable; full marks to West Coast; staff were excellent - stock looked excellent. Little details in...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Jacobite 2022

    Saw Jacobite today - Black 5 looked a treat but diesel at rear powering away near Banavie - class 37 tagged on back given the fire risk -...
    Post by: Devonbelle, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: What's Going On