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    Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 8-10 October 2021

    It was good to say hello to you. Tom, albeit briefly. Shame that the sun didn't oblige on the climb up Freshfield Bank on the 4.30 ex-SP, in spite...
    Post by: John Petley, Oct 9, 2021 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Vintage Trains - 2021

    Gladiator has made a very sensible point in between some rather heated exchanges - VT did go for a fairly substantial share issue and one does...
    Post by: John Petley, Oct 7, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    60009

    I've shared by best photo of her already, but make no apologies for doing so again. Battledown Flyover in February 2003 [ATTACH] I never got to...
    Post by: John Petley, Oct 5, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    [Oct 1, 2021] Watercress Line Autumn Steam Gala "The Somerset & Dorset" (Watercress Line)

    My sympathies go out to anyone on car parking duty at Ropley today. When I was there yesterday, the gentlemen dealing with marshalling cars into...
    Post by: John Petley, Oct 2, 2021 in forum: Galas and Events
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    [Oct 1, 2021] Watercress Line Autumn Steam Gala "The Somerset & Dorset" (Watercress Line)

    I'm with you on this, James. OK, the weather wasn't too good in yesterday morning (and today looks pretty awful) but what's there not to like...
    Post by: John Petley, Oct 2, 2021 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Vintage Trains - 2021

    Kristian, I hope the criticisms of your choice of words won't deter you from posting more videos (or even worse, won't cause you to resign form...
    Post by: John Petley, Sep 28, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    Northern Belle 2021

    The big question is how far 34067 is away from completion. Given that the NB usually has a diesel in the rear, a class 7 ought to be able to...
    Post by: John Petley, Sep 20, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    GCR Black 5 No 45491

    Same here. OK, it will be the 15th Black Five to steam in preservation, but in my opinion, you can't have too many Black Fives!
    Post by: John Petley, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Well, I'm delighted by this second visitor. As a Sussex resident, I've travelled behind 80151 and taken plenty of photos of her on the Bluebell,...
    Post by: John Petley, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    RTC 2021

    I appear not to have expressed myself clearly. Apologies for this. I'm not suggesting that my hypothetical diesel-free, springtime run to...
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 27, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    RTC 2021

    I take your point that enthusiasts are a minority among the passengers in many trains operated by RTC or Steam Dreams - and, indeed, Saphos. I...
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 26, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    RTC 2021

    It seems to me that when it comes to a shortage of locos, the DCEs seem to be regarded as the most expendable if something has to be chopped....
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 26, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013

    Thanks Phil. I've seen that you have already done this - plus another thread for 63601, another eagerly awaited returnee. Most appreciated. I will...
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 16, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013

    Phil, Your regular updates on 70013, 30777, 34039 and 7027 are most appreciated and please keep them coming! If I may make a request, is there...
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 16, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bahamas 2021 Railtours

    My plea for a return trip down south in 2022 (even if you have said on page 3 of this thread that it's a tall order) is perhaps a reflection of...
    Post by: John Petley, Aug 6, 2021 in forum: What's Going On