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  1. mdewell liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.

    I had no idea the turnover was that great - that's "premier league" territory in turnover, for a line which - with all due respect - I suspect most enthusiasts don't immediately think of when asked the question "what do you think are the most...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
  2. mdewell liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    When we read of the list of vehicles under repair and overhaul, it brings it home what a time consuming and expensive job it is to keep a heritage railway operating. [BJ]

    Apr 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM
  3. mdewell liked black5's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.

    [MEDIA] Marston Number 3 bringing steam back to Foxfield Colliery

    Apr 27, 2026 at 8:13 AM
  4. mdewell liked cksteam's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.

    I doubt the NYMR would have much work for the P3 this year either. They've got a much more limited service than historically and stretched finances. I suspect they wouldn't be unhappy at losing this one off the hire bill for another year. NELPG...

    Apr 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM
  5. mdewell replied to the thread LT Route 38 running day.

    Ah, the days when hop on, hop off really was the case.

    Apr 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
  6. mdewell liked 5944's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5fbm3C7/ C17 passing over No.4 this afternoon as captured my heroic fireman wing commander Will Bradley north of Castletown Station #aceshigh [ATTACH]

    FB_IMG_1777053647754.jpg Apr 25, 2026 at 8:40 AM
  7. mdewell liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    As the inspection saloon has no corridor connection, it is very much an entirety of it's own. Nice to have for exclusive use (see Celia on the Belmond Pullman) but part of the catering set up, one wonders on the additional logistics and staff to...

    On inspection saloon 2 cropped.JPG Apr 24, 2026 at 9:13 AM