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  1. Flying Phil replied to the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.

    There will be the regular "Boscastle Guided Shed Tours" over the Gala weekend from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Just turn up near the shed. There is no charge, but a donation towards the overhaul of Boscastle is appreciated.

    Oct 21, 2026 at 9:42 AM

  2. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Thanks Musket and pmh! Re mdewell's idea Over the years we have considered many ideas for loaded wagons but a few considerations are, in fact, quite significant. 1 Load with coal - 16T at about £400/T costs £6400 per wagon and the coal...

    Oct 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM

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

    [ATTACH] Picture courtesy Brandon Morley A truly unique event Two passing Windcutter trains!

    1000154731small.jpg Oct 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM

  4. Flying Phil liked DerekTrotter's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    9F 92134 is listed for Great Central Railway's Last Hurrah Gala in November. Wonder if they are hiring it again over winter?

    Oct 18, 2026 at 10:29 AM

  5. Flying Phil liked free2grice's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    This is what we've been waiting for. Latest news from Ian Riley. <BJ> ''34007’s boiler with a warming fire in it after many years'' [IMG] [IMG]

    Oct 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM

  6. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    We have been underframe painting and top coating on #676 whilst we are waiting for the new "W" iron to be rivetted. The new fixed end has been trimmed ready for welding in place. [img] [img]

    Oct 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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