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    Windcutter Wagons

    Six and a bit people were in action today and B 560676 is virtually complete once the "W" iron is riveted in place. So attention has turned...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News

    It is very interesting to note that, 12 hours from posting the above picture, it has had the biggest number of "Likes" on this thread for over a...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build

    As with many projects, the fund raising is a bit "Chicken and egg" ....when people see progress in real terms they are more inclined to support in...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 9:44 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Southwold Railway

    Excellent news! Well Done to all concerned.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    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!
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    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...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    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....
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 22, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    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...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 22, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    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...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 21, 2026 in forum: Galas and Events
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    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...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 21, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Windcutter Wagons

    [ATTACH] Picture courtesy Brandon Morley A truly unique event Two passing Windcutter trains!
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Windcutter Wagons

    We have been underframe painting and top coating on #676 whilst we are waiting for the new "W" iron to be rivetted. The new fixed end has been...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 15, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build

    Steady progress by the 567 team.
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 13, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Windcutter Wagons

    Nice to see our "other" wagons in operation. I thought the BHR had at least 7 mineral wagons though?
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 6, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Windcutter Wagons

    I was able to get one picture of the "all grey" rake, which had three brake vans (one was used for the "Brake Van Experience") whilst it was at...
    Post by: Flying Phil, Oct 5, 2026 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock