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

    What news of Robertsbridge signal box, which is a little gem?

    Apr 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM

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

    It will be busy tomorrow, with the donor's special to Tonbridge and back, and then using the down siding and headshunt to access the RVR platform.

    Apr 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM

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

    It seems utterly ridiculous. JĖŒjust to park at bloody car at a provincial railway station. Perhaps better to just park the car, and then ignore any follow-ups as being "sorry, I'm not on line". Personally, I'm sick of these functions which are...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM

  4. Mark Thompson liked Miff's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    @nigelss The above website says there's 2 ways to pay, both requiring a smart device. One is their 'APCOA Connect' app; the other is scan a QR code displayed in the car park which'll take you to something called 'ScanPay' where you can pay...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM

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

    You will need this: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/robertsbridge/robertsbridge-station-robertsbridge Payment is online. I'd suggest you familiarize yourself with this "wonderful" development in car parking technology before...

    Apr 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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

    Could always park at Etchingham, and get the train one stop. Just a thought.

    Apr 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM

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

    Relax. There are many spaces in Robertsbridge carpark which are just never taken, particularly on the run-up to the yard gates. I live there locally, and have never been unable to park at Robertsbridge. There are ALWAYS empty spaces, and will be...

    Apr 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM

  8. Mark Thompson liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Thanks, yes, I see. Proof of a PRoW for is a right for walkers to pass, not a change of use of the land from that authorised. Insistence on the sacrifice of a 3m width all along it, for example, sounds like to trying to do just that! Anyway,...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM

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

    The latest issue of The Bluebell Times is now available: The Branch Line Gala has eight locos in steam - and draws the crowds to visit Two generous legacies enable improvements to be made to the driveway at Horsted Keynes; and to provide...

    Apr 10, 2026
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