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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
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