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Fred Kerr liked Fenway's post in the thread Dresden.
Here are some impressions from the Dresden steam locomotive festival, both from at the roundhouse, but even more so along the lineside and at the epicenter of the action at Dresden Hbf and Dresden Neustadt stations. [MEDIA]
May 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread Help needed with locations : New Photos : Steam Locomotives of the LNER & B.R. Eastern Region.
40 / 41 = Holgate
May 1, 2026 at 12:42 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
The adult equivalent of Thomas the Tank perchance ?
May 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM -
Fred Kerr liked Sheff's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] Highly recommended ….. https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/borders-explorer
May 1, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Fred Kerr liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I had no idea the turnover was that great - that's "premier league" territory in turnover, for a line which - with all due respect - I suspect most enthusiasts don't immediately think of when asked the question "what do you think are the most...
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Surely you are comparing apples and oranges here. NELPG own 4 (or more) locomotives actively hiring them out to heritage lines - any heritage line including Embsay which currently has 2392 on hire - hence it has many opportunities to earn income....
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM -
Fred Kerr liked Fenway's post in the thread Narrow Gauge Steam in Saxony with green Meyer 4-cylinder tank No. 176.
On the first day of this year's Dresden steam locomotive festival the wonderful 0-4-4-0 Meyer tank engine 176 was also in steam for a group of British enthusiasts at Radebeul, just on the outskirts of Dresden. This engine is operated by the...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Whilst I acknowledge your support as an enthusiast, sadly enthusiast finance is insufficient to keep a heritage railway afloat; a few years ago the Mid-Hants identified that enthusiasts only provided about 10% of its income hence the need to find...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM -
Fred Kerr liked cksteam's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I doubt the NYMR would have much work for the P3 this year either. They've got a much more limited service than historically and stretched finances. I suspect they wouldn't be unhappy at losing this one off the hire bill for another year. NELPG...
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:39 AM
