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  1. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Nice to see our "other" wagons in operation. I thought the BHR had at least 7 mineral wagons though?

    Oct 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM

  2. Flying Phil liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    meanwhile the welsh contingent was in operation over last weekend on my 30742 Charters events at Blaenavon [img]30742 Charters - 7754 at Blaenavon by Martin Creese, on Flickr [img]30742 Charters - Haulwen at Blaenavon Heritage Railway by Martin...

    Oct 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM

  3. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    I was able to get one picture of the "all grey" rake, which had three brake vans (one was used for the "Brake Van Experience") whilst it was at Loughborough. [ATTACH]

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  4. Flying Phil replied to the thread GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    This event saw a "First" with two Windcutter rakes running. If anyone has a picture showing both in action, could they send it to the Windcutter team (via NP) if they are happy for us to use it (- with suitable acknowledgement). I believe...

    Oct 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM

  5. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    The Gala went very well and the five visiting "small" engines were very well received. There were Two Windcutter rakes running which was a "First" and makes our efforts so worthwhile. I have seen a couple of pictures on line, but have not yet got...

    Oct 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM

  6. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    On another website, the question was asked about how much does a Windcutter wagon cost to overhaul. So I put together a rough costing by saying a new floor uses about £700 for new steel sheet. But there is also about 40 cutting discs and 80...

    Oct 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM

  7. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another workday has seen the new fixed end straightened ready for lifting back into position for the final fettling and welding in place. We used a straight piece of section and "G" clamped it with multiple clamps, then the temporary brace has...

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  8. Flying Phil replied to the thread 76077.

    Thanks for these regular updates.

    Sep 30, 2026
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