ghost's Recent Activity
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ghost replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Steam Railway says it’s been bought by the North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) which is the supporting charity of the CVR
Oct 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM -
ghost replied to the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
I don’t think it was, as I know they are working on Norman, but I thought “this is new”!
Oct 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM -
ghost replied to the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
I think there was something in one of the recent SLL updates that said they were restoring, or helping with the restoration of the loco. I could be mistaken though!
Oct 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
ghost liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A lot of new updates within the last few days, including trackbed prep between bridge 24 and Junction Road, completed abutments for bridges 18 (from the look, they won't be going anywhere in the next century or so!) and 18a...
Oct 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
ghost liked Steve's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
HC 1544 'Slough Estates No.3' has quietly slipped back into service at the Middleton Railway after a 10 year overhaul which included a new main frame stretcher between the cylinders, a new cab roof, bunker and tank repairs, a retube and the usual...
Oct 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM -
ghost liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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 trimmed ready for welding in place. [img] [img]
Oct 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM -
ghost liked Sidmouth's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
having read the travails of many an AGM , accountability and votes the chair holds lets not kid ourselves too much that existing structures are morally and accountably better
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM -
ghost replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but the SR are appealing for £60k to reinstate the entrance canopy at Corfe station. See...
Oct 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM -
ghost liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM -
ghost replied to the thread East Lancs Railway.
Doesn’t look like there are any wheels with the frames. Are they stored elsewhere? I understood that certain parts from the firebox were kept to allow a new boiler to inherit grandfather rights.
Oct 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM -
ghost liked Wagoniester's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
A light engine move is booked for Tuesday. Meanwhile, it is another lovely morning at Wansford today. [ATTACH]
Oct 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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ghost liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work continues on the vintage coaches. TVR 220 being glossed and seat backs under construction for Barry 163.
Oct 10, 2026
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ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I guess the important thing to realise is that “Head of Security” is presumably a function, not a role - in other words, you need to define who it is for an event, but don’t have to automatically recruit another paid manager ;). I’d imagine for...
Oct 10, 2026
