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    Windcutter Wagons

    B64020 is now in grey top coat and we have also made a good start on a paint refresh on B 581241. This had some small areas of rust largely on...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    Boscastle Guided Shed Tours are again being offered this coming weekend for the GCR Spring Gala. These take place at regular intervals from 10.30...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 24, 2026 at 12:49 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    B64020 was brought into the shed two weeks ago and we made a start on undercoating as well as finishing the priming. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 23, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    I believe there has been a theft of lead roofing at Pickering station? Really upsetting for all affected by such behaviour.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 9, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Great Central Railway Spring Steam Weekend - 28 February to 1 March 2026

    There will be Boscastle Guided Shed tours at this event on the Sat and Sunday, 10.30 to 3.30, with regular 30 min tours.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 9, 2026 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Quorn Wagons website

    It has been good to see videos of the tanker train in operation recently - well done the QW&W team.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 9, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    We have been asked if we could offer Boscastle Guided Shed Tours for the weekend 14/15th Feb. We have agreed. There is also a discounted ticket...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 8, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    More progress on B64020 with four people at work on Wednesday. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 6, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    70013

    There has been more work done on the various cladding parts and fixing bands, but still no word on the boilers return, other than "soon"...so when...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build

    Just a quick "Thanks" to Wozzy for keeping updating this thread, it is much appreciated.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build

    The concrete has been removed and and the front (back?) of the frames have been opened up so that a new dragbox can be installed I believe. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    Whilst Ellis's was always busy during events, it was less busy on ordinary running days and weekends. When no trains are running it has usually...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Feb 3, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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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 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 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