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  1. Flying Phil liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham).

    We think a little bit of history was made yesterday (albeit, about 20 years late!) After the service was finished, visiting Austerity Wimblebury, instead of being put to bed over the inspection pit, was placed in No. 5 shed just beyond the pit to...

    PXL_20261024_175432570.jpg Oct 26, 2026 at 11:51 AM

  2. Flying Phil liked Musket The Dog's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    It's obviously a set of coal empties going North to Annesely, and some coming south back to the quarry at Swithland ;) A fantastic achievement for you and the group Phil. Along with the other freight groups, a real credit to the GCR and...

    Oct 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM

  3. Flying Phil replied to the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There will be the regular "Boscastle Guided Shed Tours" over the Gala weekend Nov 14/15th 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 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

  4. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:33 AM

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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
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