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  1. marshall5 attached a file to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    Today is the first day of a 10 day bus drivers' strike on the soggy IoM although a reduced bus service will run. There will be also be a skeleton service on the Manx Electric mainly for commuters and school pupils. When was the last time that a...

    IMR No.12 School Hill bus strike halt 2012.jpg dated-iom-railways-mer-strike-trams-2026.png Feb 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
  2. marshall5 liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.

    GER coach no.14 has been purchased and arrived on the railway the other day, a significant addition to the railway as it’s the only known surviving coach that ran on the original mid suffolk, looks great. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    IMG_4082.jpeg IMG_4083.jpeg Feb 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
  3. marshall5 attached a file to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    This photo was posted a couple of days ago. The South Line would be closest to the fence and Peel East siding (ex Peel Line) adjacent to the carriage shed. Ray. [ATTACH]

    IMR Douglas re-lay looking west 2.26.jpg Feb 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
  4. marshall5 replied to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    I'd be tempted to do the same. As it is, despite all the efforts of the workshop staff, it can only be partially loaded to reduce the likelihood of it running 'hot'. As you say it does 'ride' nicely though. Ray.

    Feb 14, 2026