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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 -
hyboy liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
The Ellis Shed Cafe at Rothley is to be retained by the GCR and run as a visitor centre and cafe using volunteers according to the latest GM Update. It will be good to have it back in operation.
Jun 12, 2026 -
hyboy liked 1472's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Approximately 61 years since it last worked! Insurance inspection passed apparently.
Jun 12, 2026
