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  1. mdewell liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.

    August 2026 Construction Update Smokebox: Visibly, not a lot has changed and it still looks the same as at this year’s Open Day. But in the background, we have now received five rolled plates from Barnshaws (who made the wrapper) consisting of...

    Aug 20, 2026 at 8:06 AM

  2. mdewell replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Part of the problem is that they are complicated beasts. On paper they seem ok, but dozens of relays providing interlocking etc means it only takes a minor sensor or relay problem and you aren't going anywhere (A door not triggering the closed...

    Aug 20, 2026 at 7:29 AM

  3. mdewell liked acorb's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Kidderminster TMD was an incredible investment by the SVR and associated diesel groups and has paid dividends in recent years by providing the SVR with a top notch diesel fleet in enviable condition. But it is also an admission that without those...

    Aug 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM

  4. mdewell replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    CHR have a couple of 144 Pacers for sale. . . ;):D

    Aug 19, 2026 at 7:11 PM

  5. mdewell attached a file to the thread Oswestry Update.

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    modelrly.jpg Aug 19, 2026 at 8:49 AM

  6. mdewell liked Muzza's post in the thread Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Atherton Herberton Heritage Railway opens its new track extension to Moomin, this coming Saturday. As you can see from the photos, Moomin is not exactly a bustling metropolis, but is typical of the character of the...

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  7. mdewell liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A “like” for that would feel wrong, but thank you for the explanation; and my heartfelt sympathy for your situation. Tom

    Aug 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM

  8. mdewell liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Well of course I’m not repentant! Like 60044 I hold strong views which I can now express in a purely personal capacity.. Some may be unpopular which doesn’t mean they’re wrong. By all means challenge them as long as you are prepared to have...

    Aug 16, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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