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hyboy liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
From day one of my apprenticeship, my tutor would mention again and again, "measure twice, cut once". It certainly cut out the basic errors. But always remember, the person that never made a mistake was the person that never did anything. [BJ]
Jun 20, 2026 at 8:40 PM -
hyboy liked ghost's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..
Things that never happened, part 432
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM -
hyboy liked ghost's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..
Green Signals is a podcast - it's not trying to raise any money. Personally (as a non Welsh speaker), I thought the names sounded about right and not something that screamed as a mistake, or that had been deliberately treated with disrespect.
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM -
hyboy liked 35B's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..
It is perfectly normal for placenames from one language to be rendered differently in another. I refer to Rome, not Roma; Cologne, not Köln, etc. Different English speakers also have different accents -despite living here 20+ years, my father...
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM -
hyboy liked SVR C&W's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4150 has finally moved in preservation. Made its first moves around Bridgnorth uard this afternoon.
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM -
hyboy liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
There has been initial machining of our six forging blanks. Here are two in process...[ATTACH] [ATTACH] (Pictures by courtesy of Daniela Works)
Jun 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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hyboy liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
It was great to see the six forgings at Shildon on Monday. On all six, a corner had been cut off so that a steel sample has been tested and a report prepared on the properties of each forging. In the machine shop a large CNC milling machine was...
Jun 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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hyboy liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
There is good news that the six main forgings for the inner valve gear components (To replace those stolen in 2022) have now been completed, with the relevant certification. They are due for a final inspection before despatch to Daniela Works.
Jun 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
hyboy liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
For those who don't "Do" You Tube, the video confirms the ground investigation is all correct and presents no problem. The latest environmental survey has been done again with no significant issues raised. The Factory Flyover and Urban Viaduct...
Jun 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
hyboy liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
June update..... [MEDIA]
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM -
hyboy liked mikechant's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Just got a small windfall and bunged them £500 (£625 with gift aid), I hope they make the target soon so they can get stuck in. Always make sure you use gift aid when donating if you possibly can!
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM -
hyboy liked Sidmouth's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I'm very pleased you have survived pancreatic cancer and very sorry that was a life experience you had to go through . A good friend died of it and i know how absolutely horrible it is I also know the commitment steam engines create and whilst...
Jun 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
