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Flying Phil 回复主题: Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Enterprise makes a good point but the GCR has operated much longer freight trains for special occasions. The 50 wagon 50th Anniversary event in 2023 being the most recent. In regular traffic, it operates 12/14 wagons plus two brakes (equals six...
2026-10-29 , 09:36 -
Flying Phil在主题 Windcutter Wagons 内上传了附件.
Six and a bit people were in action today and B 560676 is virtually complete once the "W" iron is riveted in place. So attention has turned to B590067 which needs a new floor and will also get a new end to replace the badly buckled and...
2026-10-28 , 22:03
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Flying Phil 回复主题: Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
It is very interesting to note that, 12 hours from posting the above picture, it has had the biggest number of "Likes" on this thread for over a year! Obviously the image of mineral wagons hauled by steam locomotives, passing each other, has...
2026-10-28 , 21:51 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: 567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build.
As with many projects, the fund raising is a bit "Chicken and egg" ....when people see progress in real terms they are more inclined to support in real terms....and spending the money enables the real progress. So as the next big thing is the...
2026-10-28 , 21:44 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: Southwold Railway.
Excellent news! Well Done to all concerned.
2026-10-28 , 10:40 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: Quorn Wagons website.
I believe the full tanker train is due to be in operation during the Last Hurrah Gala Nov 14/15th. An impressive sight!
2026-10-28 , 10:16 -
Flying Phil在主题 Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News 内上传了附件.
Somewhat lost in recent postings was another "First" for the GCR and the benefits of its double track. During the recent Gala there were Two Windcutter rakes in operation and they were pictured passing just North of Quorn station by Brandon...
2026-10-28 , 09:38
