mdewell's Recent Activity
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mdewell liked Glenmutchkin's post in the thread Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
A nice sunny afternoon for loading the kit of parts for a 20 lever frame onto our Salmon wagon. In due course this will be hauled up the line to be unloaded and installed at the Birkhill Signal Box which is currently under construction.[ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry to Gobowen extension ?.
I believe a run round loop at Oswestry has been near the top of the list for some time. Anyone got a spare curved point? (Having spent last Monday on Crossing/Signal Box Duty at Oswestry, I could now do shunt release moves blindfolded! (not that...
Apr 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry to Gobowen extension ?.
Feasible? Perhaps. Sensible? Probably not. I wasn't involved at the time but this is a very small organisation and I can understand why they would not have wanted to take on the liability of a loan to purchase a property like that when there...
Apr 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - a few pictures and video..
We could start a discussion about the possibility of them extending to Folkestone if you like. ;):D
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM -
mdewell attached a file to the thread Oswestry Update.
The station is not the only thing that's been repainted over this winter. . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A few finishing touches still to be done (such as refitting the name plates).
Apr 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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mdewell attached a file to the thread Oswestry Update.
At last. . . the scaffolding is down (after about 4 years!) and the renovated Oswestry Station building is revealed. A new roof and repaired stonework. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry to Gobowen extension ?.
That we have to be able to maintain and operate whatever section of the line is open and we would rather offer a quality service with clean well maintained trains than a longer poorly maintained line. I would also point out that a shorter line...
Apr 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry to Gobowen extension ?.
Of course what is really needed are more volunteers to keep the already open sections running and restore and maintain the current operating fleet. Only then might we have resources to spare to seriously look at extending the line.
Apr 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM -
mdewell liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.
to my mind heritage railways have always been in trouble . The business case is challenging full stop , running unremunerative lines from BR days for the purposes of leisure with equipment that is life expired, and the remaining economic value...
Apr 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Passengers should always walk not run while on railway property anyway!;):D
Apr 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry to Gobowen extension ?.
True that Pant & Llynclys are not really tourist 'destinations' as such but the scenery improves significantly as you go south after Weston Wharf. :) PS. The Brewery does seem to be an attractive destination (hence the timetable E service on...
Apr 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM -
mdewell liked big.stu's post in the thread NVR Wagon Group Updates.
Well a good day was had by all on the Branch Line Goods freight driving experience with Thomas yesterday - I even had a go on the regulator myself for my annual steam fix :) https://nvrwagons.co.uk/2025/04/18/17-04-25-great-fun-with-thomas/...
Apr 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
