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hyboy liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I agree. But if that terror event happens at their station, they will be on the front line. Just the same as I will be if it happens at my church. That's not about bollards and other stuff, but it is about how you look after those who are...
Jun 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
hyboy liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I think heritage railways need to consider the struggles of churches, where the requirements for training (and especially online training) are having a significant impact on peoples' willingness to volunteer. That said, it is also fair to note...
Jun 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM -
hyboy liked 26D_M's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Thats the nub of it Steve. I missed out (?!) on the Super D but from what I've been told by mates who had "the pleasure" it was something of an acquired taste .... As you say, something can happen even on "the best" of locos to spoil the day but...
Jun 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM -
hyboy liked 5944's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Not an ex-Barry loco. But restoration of the frames is ticking along at Riley & Son. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18a8QUKxoX/ Frames were rewheeled a month ago.
May 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM -
hyboy liked GW 5972's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
It was (is) not unusual to hear a squeak from GW loco’s, invariably coming from the vacuum pump..
May 31, 2026 at 12:08 AM -
hyboy liked torgormaig's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Here's a picture of the start of that day during the Sunday morning tea stop at Levisham. With the diner being out on the Saturday night we had to wait while Levisham box was switched in while taking the light engine through to Pickering. There...
May 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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hyboy liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Ready to go at Snow Hill. Not sure what's on the back. [ATTACH]
May 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM
