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Recent Content by Mark Thompson

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    Rother Valley Railway

    Hopefully its well past that stage and above board by now. It would be good if we could at least be humorous about the situation, even if it is...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    http://rvrailway.blogspot.com/?m=1 Update from Playfoot's on bridge 25 progress.
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    I've never been into The Halt, but I was planning on meeting up there with an associate of mine next week, just out of interest. Perhaps my body...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Jan 15, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Got to say, I am absolutely sold! What style.
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Jan 10, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I think Jeremy Clarkson would certainly approve "Look at the size of those rims! And that phat exhaust- now THAT is what you call a sports train"
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Jan 10, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Southwold Railway

    Hi James, many thanks for that. Ive spent the last couple of hours acquainting myself with the application, and the dramatis personae, and to say...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 30, 2024 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Southwold Railway

    Thanks GH, I will. Do you have a link, perchance?
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 30, 2024 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Southwold Railway

    James, this is absolutely wonderful news! I must come up for a visit this year. Its particularly encouraging that you have the support of the...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 30, 2024 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Rother Valley Railway

    They do look good, don't they? Im pretty sure they are new. What also helps, is that they are being laid in an imitation of the old Flemish bond,...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 23, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Latest update. The station building begins to rise: http://rvrailway.blogspot.com/?m=1
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 22, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Suffolk Light Railway

    And it won't need to be in steam, as it will occupy the entire running line
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 20, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I was at the AGM in September, and several separate matters are working towards a conclusion, but overall, as Breva says, it happens when it...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 15, 2024 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    It's all a far cry from today. An age of innocence, leavened with more than a touch of Rowland Emmett.
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 13, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rolling Stock For Sale

    Ah. Thanks. I was.
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 13, 2024 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Rolling Stock For Sale

    How much?!?:eek: Isn't it meant to be gutted, and in poor order?
    Post by: Mark Thompson, Dec 13, 2024 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock