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mdewell liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I wont be around for the 50th weekend but I thought I would share a ‘good old days’ story prompted by reading that the WSR service pattern which persisted for many years - of steam MD to WN and DMU WN to BL, with both meeting up at Williton every...
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:32 AM -
mdewell liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.
Breva - and all who have already responded - our thanks. i doubt that SCC have often had such a number. it all helps - presumably - with their decision to pass it on to the district council planners, which might be good for us. lots more time...
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread Llangollen Railway.
Whether I am a visitor or staff I simply prefer the heritage experience. I appreciate other people don't mind participating in such events (and grateful if they help bring in the pennies to 'my' railway, but for me personally, no thanks).
Mar 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Llangollen Railway.
Not just the Bluebell, many railways have for years now been putting on non-railway related events of all sorts. Recent trends include Dinosaurs, Hairy Potter (although that does at least have a train very briefly in the film), Tugs and Seaside...
Mar 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM -
mdewell liked SIG3366's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Sorry, I can only do facts. Explanations are outside of my pay grade. For those I would recommend direct contact with the SR.
Mar 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM