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  1. Flying Phil replied to the thread Southwold Railway.

    Excellent news! Well Done to all concerned.

    Oct 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM

  2. Flying Phil replied to the thread 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!

    Oct 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM

  3. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    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...

    1000154731small.jpg Oct 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM

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

    EDIT: I have been informed that at some point when 8F 8274 was operational on the railway (so between late 2014 and 2017) the loco was in No 5 for winter maintenance which involved removal and remetalling of the connecting rods and crossheads....

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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
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