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mdewell replied to the thread Llangollen Railway.
Whether I am a visitor or staff I simply prefer the heritage experience. I appreciate other people don't mind participating in such events (and grateful if they help bring in the pennies to 'my' railway, but for me personally, no thanks).
Mar 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Llangollen Railway.
Not just the Bluebell, many railways have for years now been putting on non-railway related events of all sorts. Recent trends include Dinosaurs, Hairy Potter (although that does at least have a train very briefly in the film), Tugs and Seaside...
Mar 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM -
mdewell liked SIG3366's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Sorry, I can only do facts. Explanations are outside of my pay grade. For those I would recommend direct contact with the SR.
Mar 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM -
mdewell liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Visited today with one main focus - Newington/32646/W8 Freshwater. (Do these locos hold the record for multiple identities?) Last saw Freshwater on a plinth outside a pub on Hayling Island so this was a long overdue coming together of man and...
Mar 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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mdewell liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Here you are Al - my shot of W8. I was on Fenchurch. First time I've been to the end of Platform 1 at Horsted on an engine! [ATTACH] Before leaving, I checked the Running Foreman's notes for the day. We were apparently 25 minutes late off...
Mar 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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mdewell replied to the thread Southall Toad 68766.
A quick google finds the following https://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=23016
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
