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  1. Mark Thompson liked pmh_74's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    I suppose you could always pass trains via a siding, so long as you don't mind some propelling moves. OK, it would require someone to write a safety case and get it approved... but this method is used on the Brocken (HSB) so I don't see why not...

    Apr 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM

  2. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    I do like this guy! He doesn't just say the right things, he does them as well. He's well in with the RVR as well. Diamond geezer.

    Apr 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM

  3. Mark Thompson liked Islander's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Lord Peter Hendy, a great friend and supporter of the IWSR, gives his view of the past and future of Ashey Station. [MEDIA]

    Apr 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM

  4. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    I do remember that, Harold, now you come to mention it, but it never really got any mention, and just looked like a reinstatement of the original siding.

    Apr 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM

  5. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Thanks Dan. I have to say, I'm surprised to hear that, not only because there had never been any allusion to such a thing during planning, but also given the almost febrile stance taken by the burghers of Salehurst against the reinstatement. OK....

    Apr 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM

  6. Mark Thompson liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    There should be a lot more by then, judging by what appeared to be out on Monday. Look for the huge herd of deer near Kingscote as well. This was the office on Monday. Heavy work, I don't think it will ever be my favourite loco ... Had our (for...

    IMG_3314.jpeg Apr 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM

  7. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Archie. That name always puts me in mind of the Blue Peter elephant "oohh! Gettoff me foot!", and that poor zookeeper right at the end, standing in darkness and manure, shouting "Archie!... Archie!" [MEDIA]

    Apr 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM

  8. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    If this has been answered elsewhere, please forgive, but I don't recall reading anywhere about passing facilities on the rebuilt line, and there would seem to be a great imbalance, with 3 loops at the eastern end, but (apparently) nothing west of...

    Apr 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM

  9. Mark Thompson liked Streetert's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Good afternoon. I have adjusted the photo link(s). Originally a MU photograph would link through to the Marked up photo, however as not all systems are the same I've taken it back to basics aka two photos.

    Apr 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM

  10. Mark Thompson liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Sorry. Our webmaster Trevor will be on it to fix the connection to that picture as soon as he can. Mike Hart

    Apr 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM

  11. Mark Thompson attached a file to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

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  12. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Its a really good channel, isn't it? I came in on his search for the C&NR carriage at Gurnard. Its astounding whats still out there on windy hillsides, isolated pastures, and the like. Enough to supply several like- minded railway projects for...

    Apr 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM

  13. Mark Thompson liked Alan Kebby's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    After watching the video linked to above, I’ve discovered some more very interesting videos by Wight Wandereer. In particular the one below where he goes searching for grounded bodies still in situ on the island. Well worth a watch. [MEDIA]

    Apr 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM

  14. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Mine are starting to properly show their colours, now. Another 3 days, and there should be a very nice blue mist through the woodland for you.

    Apr 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM

  15. Mark Thompson liked paul1609's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    I remember on the first part of that relay the RVR chairman had a sad on because Id gone 12 ft past the boundary with Udiam Farm as I didnt have a short rail and didnt want to cut a 60 ft length. Next Day the purchaser of Udiam Farm turned up to...

    Apr 20, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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