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    Windcutter Wagons

    After another couple of workdays B279707 has been finished and work started on B64020. This had been the subject of a Very long refurbish at...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    It was good to be at the GCR Winter Gala. We had our information stand in the General Waiting Room and there was a nice view out of the window.......
    Post by: Flying Phil, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:13 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    Back to work in 2026, and with five of us busy, a lot has been completed on B279707. The West side repairs have been completed and painting...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Jan 9, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    On the latest GM video, the Christmas day service was reported as being very successful and the receipts over the Santa season were good.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Jan 5, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    Well I have been trying to find a white snowy picture of Boscastle but this is the closest that I saw.... [ATTACH] Merry Christmas to All our...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 20, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    Wednesday morning saw our last work session in 2025 and the five of us got quite a lot done. The NE side panel was fitted and largely welded in...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 20, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Windcutter Wagons

    Work has continued with four floor sheets installed and stanchion repairs completed. The underframe has been prepped and mostly painted together...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 14, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    Boscastle Locomotive Ltd are pleased to announce that a contract has been signed with Daniela Works Ltd for the manufacture of the six major parts...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 11, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Quorn Wagons website

    Good work on those vac reservoir and train pipe repairs.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 8, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    Stuck for buying a Christmas present? Looking for that unique gift? Look on the Boscastle website and buy a tube! Small tubes £70 and larger...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Dec 8, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    Hi pmh We are working carefully but no sign of an original number yet. We are still working on the underframe sections needing repair and doing...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Nov 20, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    The GCR has its "Last Hurrah Gala" this coming weekend Nov 15/16th. There will be the usual Boscastle guided Shed Tours on both Sat and Sunday....
    Post by: Flying Phil, Nov 10, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Great Central Railway Last Hurrah Gala Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November 2025

    There will be the usual Boscastle guided Shed Tours on both Sat and Sunday. Starting at 10.30 and running to 3.30pm. No booking needed and there...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Nov 10, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    A lot has been happening recently and the Boscastle Locomotive Limited AGM took place on Saturday at Lovatt House in Loughborough. There was good...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Nov 10, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    (Sorry about the previous double post but my computer was having an off day!) Work has continued on B279707 with the underframe being...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock