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MarkinDurham liked 16Ventnor's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Well, here we are on the final section of nearly 2000 miles. Despite my sceptism I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve been surprised at the amount I could hear the locos and that’s because they have been worked hard or very hard even when there has been...
Apr 21, 2024 at 6:24 PM -
MarkinDurham liked Big Al's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Let's celebrate the fact that Ian Riley's locos have lasted the tour without any major problem. It's a testimony to the care his fleet gets and tbh is more than West Coast deserves given the manner in which they have played it with other parties...
Apr 21, 2024 at 4:52 PM -
MarkinDurham liked richards's post in the thread Stainmore Railway Company (Kirkby Stephen East).
[ATTACH] This partly answers your question: https://cumbria24.com/stanmore-railway-celebrates-213000-heritage-grant-for-bicentenary-project This grant covers much more than restoration and conservation work. Stainmore Railway are very keen to...
Apr 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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MarkinDurham replied to the thread Stainmore Railway Company (Kirkby Stephen East).
That NER style signal bridge will be superb - and yes, I rather fancy that it will be unique. The team at KSE are doing a fabulous job of their recreation of the station area. Mark
Apr 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM -
MarkinDurham liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Stainmore Railway Company (Kirkby Stephen East).
I’ve not checked in on KSE in a while, they’re charging ahead with the box rebuild, it’s all proper ashlar stone on the string courses and is now up to wood frame level. Once this box is done, they have said the later box is next along with the...
Apr 21, 2024 at 6:51 AM
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MarkinDurham liked black5's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
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