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johnofwessex liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The latest issue of The Bluebell Times is now available (with Nick as the new editor, but I'll publicise here :)) Ambassadors from 14 countries visit to see the Railway at work 9F No 92134 arrives early for “Giants of Steam” - and an opportunity...
Oct 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
johnofwessex replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
The S&D Jinties had screw reversers for use on passenger trains AFAIK after the LMS took control of the S&D loco stock they were transferred away for passenger use. There were some 'auto fitted' Jinties according to my 1964 Combined Volume and...
Oct 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM -
johnofwessex liked Charles Parry's post in the thread Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - General Thread.
Surprised there isn't a thread for these already. Had a great trip yesterday from Dublin to Dundalk and return behind 171. A inside cylinder 4-4-0 makes a hell of a racket when hitting 70mph with load eight, far more exciting than the majority...
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM
