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Flying Phil liked pmh_74's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Only four! You'll be wanting some contract work soon at this rate...
Sep 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM -
Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another "Wagon Wednesday" saw more progress on the sub assembly fixed end and building up, by welding, of the headstock in preparation for the new fixed end. The three vacuum cylinders were also prepped and painted, as we were inside due to the...
Sep 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Flying Phil liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
IMHO the most important thing about the use of AI generated material is that the fact that it is AI-generated is made very clear up front. A sort of "this what it may have looked like if...." offering is one thing, but simply publishing...
Sep 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM -
Flying Phil replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
The "Urban Viaduct" I think is effectively going to be three parts. From the two track canal bridge, there will be approx 60m of embankment then a small single track bridge next to the Combined Sewer Outflow to allow maintenance vehicle access....
Sep 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM -
Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We had a good meeting today with three Mid Hants wagon team members. They spent time with us at Rothley and also with the Quorn Wagon and Wagon team. [ATTACH]
Aug 29, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
Nice to see steam back in operation today! [ATTACH]
Aug 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM