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jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR has attracted press attention for its oil firing experiment: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/07/heritage-steam-trains-ditch-coal-to-avoid-heatwave-wildfire/ It is interesting to note that currently HMRC does not tax cold...
Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
The early BR diesels were fitted with doors at the ends. However, I don’t think it was to connect with coaches, as on the LNER A4’s. If I’m right it was to enable crews to go between locos when working in tandem, which was common in the early days.
Jul 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM -
jnc liked Andy Moody's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Think somebody is getting rather carried away here. Post#7621 is the clue here, 31128 will be hauling 31210 and 3417 , hence the rather long haulage to the Mid Hants, makes sense to me. I have to say I have only ever heard of Eastern region...
Jul 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM -
jnc liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Another reason for the long winded route might be for a driver(s) route refresher for another job in the next few months? Kill 2 birds with one stone. Get the 31s and VEP to us and the drivers involved get 6 months worth box ticking done.
Jul 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM -
jnc liked Dunfanaghy Road's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That schedule does not show a reversal anywhere. Moves like this do go around the houses. 'Back in the day' (old man reminiscence alert :D) I was asked to ride with the driver of a Hampshire unit on its delivery from Eastleigh Works to Selhurst...
Jul 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM -
jnc liked Breva's post in the thread Mid-Norfolk Railway.
Strange, with the NNR one going to Helston, and the GWSR giving theirs away, after cutting up half of it, that makes three unwanted turntables.
Jul 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM -
jnc liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Mid-Norfolk Railway.
Saw on Facebook that the MNR have their ex-hitchin LNER turntable for sale after a re-think of future infrastructure goals, any suitable railways are urged to get in touch.
Jul 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM -
jnc liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
the girders are wrought iron and are believed to date from 1860. Options are to repair or replace. Leaning towards the latter at the moment but will have to see.
Jul 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM -
jnc liked Robin's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
In fairness, the 4150 Fund has issued monthly restoration updates and annual newsletters on their website in the same way as the 82045 Fund does. http://www.4150.org.uk/4150_news.html It's probably gone under the radar on here because nobody...
Jul 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM -
jnc liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
In case anyone was wondering why I volunteer at Oswestry. . . . :D
Jul 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM -
jnc liked David Mylchreest's post in the thread Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
Not everyone does Facebook ...
Jul 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM -
jnc liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Or the alien invasion at the last Diesel Gala.
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM -
jnc liked Belgarath001's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
To red pen something is to underline/mark in your spotter's book with red pen the loco/unit you have been hauled by. Black pen for seen. So Matt is saying someone's Dad (and I'm guessing his as I believe Matt Senior is a long-time SVR...
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM -
jnc liked Sheff's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes, we Chemicals are indeed the chameleons of the profession ;)
Jul 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM -
jnc liked Michael Rowe's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] Please find attached attached above a note I wrote in 2024 on this subject of locos permitted to run on the WSR. Regrettably I am afraid there has, as with other Heritage Railways been no financial miracle Michael Rowe
Jul 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM
