mdewell's Recent Activity
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mdewell replied to the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
It would be nice if this info was on their website (or made clearer if it is somewhere on there). Currently their Events list includes lots of what seems to be generic advertising for stuff (mostly experiences and dining trains), but lacks...
May 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM -
mdewell liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Helston Railway.
More sleepers laid towards helston and the newly acquired viaduct, I believe approx 800 metres of trackbed is in railway ownership beyond truthall halt. [ATTACH] clearance work on the viaduct has already begun: [ATTACH]
May 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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mdewell liked Jonnie's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
The owners of 828 (Caledonian 828 Trust) are quite happy with the relaxed lifestyle 828 has at Tunbridge Wells. It was never our intention to keep her on hire beyond October 2022, but alas, she has been with us for 4 years now, and whilst she is...
May 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Tell that to the Churnet Valley Rly. ;) Sorry, couldn't resist. :D
May 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I've only ever hear the description 'bucket' applied to something that is poorly maintained, as in 'bucket of bolts' (i.e. parts are only loosely connected to each other ;)). Applies equally to rolling stock on both road and rail. :)
May 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM -
mdewell liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
It was a Mess Room invention on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, which then spread elsewhere. The term was used partly as a mildly derogatory observation on the seemingly endless appearance of these engines on the weekly roster. However, beyond...
May 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM -
mdewell liked 5944's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
They were called SNAIL until they came out of their shell...
May 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM -
mdewell liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
By Eck, it turned out to be a productive day atop the hill yesterday! :) With just four like minded souls in attendance...... me Mucker carried on the task of removing corroded curb rail at the Country end, that was until the angle grinder...
May 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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mdewell liked brennan's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The Stokers Poem; Set the burners open wide Do not touch the valves at side, Keep the pressure on the pump and up the bally steam will jump If the smoke is black and thick Open up the fans a bit, If the smoke is thick and white To slow the fans...
May 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
The Pacers are taking over. :eek: "Love them... Loathe them... maybe they are a guilty pleasure.... whenever anyone mentions a Class 142, 143, 144 they certainly split opinion. From those peak journeys out of Manchester Victoria on a Class...
May 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM -
mdewell liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The latest edition of The Bluebell Times is now available to view. In this month’s edition: Restructuring the Railway - what it means, and why it is important The Railway’s strong start to the year continues over the Easter weekend and into...
May 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
