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ghost liked pmh_74's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Only four! You'll be wanting some contract work soon at this rate...
Sep 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM -
ghost liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another "Wagon Wednesday" saw more progress on the sub assembly fixed end and building up, by welding, of the headstock in preparation for the new fixed end. The three vacuum cylinders were also prepped and painted, as we were inside due to the...
Sep 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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ghost liked Wenlock's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
But charged for at the per-word rate for each letter of the abbreviation.
Sep 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM -
ghost liked mdewell's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
And there was me thinking you legal types preferred to use a dozen words where one will do. ;):D
Sep 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM -
ghost liked jnc's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
A lamentable sign of our times, alas. Noel
Sep 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM -
ghost replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I really hope no-one answers that question on here. It should be very obvious why it would not be a good idea.
Sep 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM -
ghost liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
The missing annotation is Urban Viaduct.
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM -
ghost attached a file to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
As I understand it, the section I have circled in red is the viaduct that is going out to tender. The section in green will presumably be of similar construction but was not specifically mentioned in the video update so I have assumed it will be...
Sep 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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ghost liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Hello everyone, It has been a while since the last finance update, and the hot summer has impacted every heritage railway and tourist attraction that I have spoken to. So, how are we performing? So far this year, we have carried 21,717...
Sep 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM -
ghost liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I tend to keep my emails fairly formal so that they're clear and easy for everyone to understand. The Instagram and TikTok content is much closer to how I am as a person day-to-day. It's definitely not an act! In our accounts, turnover is split...
Sep 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM -
ghost replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
The picture below is from the GCR website, and it would seem to indicate that there is still a section of embankment and viaduct to be built between the canal bridge and railway terrace [IMG]
Sep 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM -
ghost replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Summary: They've got 20k subscribers on YouTube They're about to go out to tender for the factory flyover/railway terrace section
Sep 1, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM -
ghost liked Sheff's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
Oh how I missed the old Blameathon meetings with the Client …..
Aug 31, 2026 at 12:25 PM -
ghost liked Chris86's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I seem to recall that 45379 was suffering late in its previous operational stint with a frame crack- wonder if it will need more major work this time round to enable another 10 years operating.
Aug 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM
