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ianh liked Big Al's post in the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
I was there on the Thursday, as it was the only day I could make, but although it was quieter and the timetable was lighter, the trains still had a reasonable number travelling in the rain. It makes you realise what can happen with a relatively...
Jan 26, 2026 at 10:19 AM -
ianh liked Tobbes's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Some excellent news today - the Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - the new name for Exmoor Associates in effect - have annouced that they've purchased more than 700 meters of trackbed from North Devon Scouts, giving the railway family a...
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:03 PM -
ianh liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
There is a gamble to a January gala and espeically the weather but equally the public and our enthusiast community want to go out , to do things . So with a relatively benign forecast the popularity of the gala was always going to be strong . I...
Jan 25, 2026 at 8:21 PM -
ianh liked 35B's post in the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
I’m there right now and it’s been busy rather than manic. I’ve found a seat in the front coach of every train I’ve been on, and the only standing I’ve seen has been from the window brigade.
Jan 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM -
ianh liked J Rob't Harrison's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
This is something which I think is critical to understand. It is great if some decrepit rolling stock can be stored somewhere free of charge. But if you're having to pay for storage, that's eating up funds that could be spent on progressing the...
Jan 22, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
ianh liked Fireline's post in the thread 4270.
John, speaking as a guard who has gone downhill behind a Yank tank, the 56xx will be like having a rest!
Jan 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
