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jnc liked Bikermike's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Wiki says built in 1906, so I'm afraid you have missed contractual limitation by a mere 120 years. Unless the contract was executed as a deed, it's only 114 years late. That's before you get to the problem of privity of contract. I hate to...
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM -
jnc liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Bit more info on the slip here https://bridgestobroadway.blogspot.com/2026/04/gotherington-slip-repairs-week-1.html Sent from my PGT-N19 using Tapatalk
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM -
jnc liked brennan's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
In LTC Rolt's autobiography he recounts that in about 1955 the line, beside which he lived at Stanley Pontlarge, was closed for six months for major civil engineering works. He had discussion with the chief civil engineer who said that the...
Apr 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM -
jnc liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
More modern technology and techniques don’t always result in a better job, not the GWSR but your post reminded me of the bridge replacement at Ashchurch when they built a new bridge over the mainline to carry the A46 (previously the A438). They...
Apr 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
jnc liked paul1609's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Think you'll find that most heritage railways are like this and help out where possible, there's very much a all of one "company" ethos in my experience.
Apr 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM -
jnc liked ghost's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
3? :)
Apr 19, 2026 at 2:53 PM -
jnc liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I think the plan is eventually for 34007 to go mainline. I doubt it'll happen straight away, it's too needed on the Mid Hants. With 41312 going out of ticket this year that only leaves 35005 & 30506, with no loco in reserve in case one fails. I...
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:55 AM -
jnc liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Good film! A flange greaser would be an idea on that curve!
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
jnc liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Loco crew are all fine if shook up. They know they’ve got support as/when needed. ORR/RAIB informed, it’s a case of letting the processes flow accordingly. Foxfield have not only opened their offer of travel to our customers, but assisted in...
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We (or at least, I) don't know what is included in the quoted £250K. It may well include the hire of the scaffolding and propping until it is no longer required and not just the installation. If I was costing up the works, I'd have certainly...
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
jnc replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Indeed; that must have been pretty scary in the cab, when the tender came crashing in. I'm very glad nobody appears to have been hurt. I wonder what the deal is with the carriage, with its leading bogie derailed as well? Was it dragged off by...
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
jnc liked RWJP's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
I saw a short video of this on Youtube and came here straight away for more info! I am beyond glad that there were no injuries. Those pictures are a devastating sight and my heart goes out to all the CVR staff and volunteers in this situation.
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM -
jnc liked D6513's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
I have to say great co-operation between heritage railways, the Foxfield Railway is offering ticket acceptance tomorrow for Churnet Valley ticket holders affected this weekend.
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM -
jnc liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Video here... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CdGDxR8k8/ For anyone who doesn't use FB, rear (leading) bogie of tender looks to have come away from the frame, or has been removed by the rerailing crew. All six driving wheels appear to be in...
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM -
jnc liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Apparently we are all desperate to pay by contactless so TFL have imposed their own rules as the supplier of the system. Another example (if needed) of beware of what you wish for.
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
