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  1. mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry Update.

    We've got the press back again tomorrow for the formal handover of Locomotive No.98 from National Trust to CHR. :) (ref https://www.national-preservation.com/posts/2991699/)

    Oct 27, 2026 at 1:37 PM

  2. mdewell liked SVR C&W's post in the thread Rolling stock, restoration and new build projects.

    There are an awful lot of variables in retrimming seats. A very rough ball park figure for a TSO with a contractor would be 9-12k minimum. 5 rolls of moquette @ £800 from Torrington heritage fabrics. £3200. Possibly new spring cages for the...

    Oct 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM

  3. mdewell replied to the thread Rolling stock, restoration and new build projects.

    Thank you. Those figures are very useful (I was wondering if what I was asking is the equivelent of how long a piece of string is) Currently my wife does simple repairs to rips and tears, but anything complicated (such as corners and arm rests...

    Oct 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM

  4. mdewell replied to the thread Rolling stock, restoration and new build projects.

    Can anyone give me some ballpark figures for upholstery restoration (per seat, or whole coach (say TSO))? What might the material costs be? What would be a reasonable price to pay for contracting the job out? There may be further questions, but...

    Oct 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM

  5. mdewell liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    There seems to be a lot of negativity after some initial figures were released but I think there’s a lot to consider here…. 1) If you’re asking people to change their daily life’s an 8 week trial is probably not enough. People, and particularly...

    Oct 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM

  6. mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry Update.

    Well it's all taken far longer than expected, but . . . (quote from CHR facebook page) "Some fantastic breaking news from CHR's engineering team... after a visit from the boiler inspector resident steam engine 2261 has been cleared for traffic!...

    Oct 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM

  7. mdewell liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.

    Oct 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM

  8. mdewell replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    My idea was more tongue in cheek than a serious suggestion, but thank you for at least thinking about it. PS. I know at least 1 railway that has done this, Last year I saw that Ribble have a 5 plank with a false wooden floor supporting some...

    Oct 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM

  9. mdewell liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    [ATTACH] Picture courtesy Brandon Morley A truly unique event Two passing Windcutter trains!

    1000154731small.jpg Oct 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  10. mdewell liked Musket The Dog's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    It's obviously a set of coal empties going North to Annesely, and some coming south back to the quarry at Swithland ;) A fantastic achievement for you and the group Phil. Along with the other freight groups, a real credit to the GCR and...

    Oct 21, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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