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  1. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Desparately needed on the down loop at Corfe

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
  2. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Home tomorrow I am afraid but thanks anyway

    Jun 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
  3. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Word from a footplate crew is that Manston should be back tomorrow

    Jun 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
  4. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It’s like Alcatraz in winter here today. Lets hope for some sun later

    Jun 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
  5. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    A real struggle up the hill today in the rain.

    Jun 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
  6. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    563 on the 1120 and Manston in steam at Swanage

    Jun 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
  7. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Yes quite. I was only passing on what I was told by station staff at Corfe

    Jun 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
  8. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    I was told burst tube on 34070

    Jun 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
  9. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    563 quite superb today on the 1520 from Swanage battling a strong west wind with a heavy 5 on 185 tons. One of my best ever climbs sustaining line speed. Incredible from a loco 132 years old. Many congratulations to the crew

    Jun 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM