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mdewell replied to the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
I have recently been told that the problem was with the rivets joining the 2 sections of the barrel together. To get at these it was necessary to remove all the tubes (so now needs a second set of new tubes fitted). A lot of unanticipated extra...
May 25, 2026 at 8:55 AM -
mdewell liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The following is a copy of an email I have just sent to our volunteers, and is a great piece of news from the Spa Valley Railway. "Good evening, everyone, I have some extremely good news that I am delighted to pass on. I've just got off the...
May 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
Dan Kirkman is going for a long walk for Cancer Research UK. Dan Kirkman is a fireman at Cambrian Heritage Railway who is also taking on an incredible challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK. He is currently walking from bridge 82 on...
May 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM -
mdewell liked Rail Rover's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I make no comment on the structural works as I do not possess any relevant facts & I am not suitably qualified. However this view may help people to see a more complete picture & address some concerns: [ATTACH] Please note that the picture was...
May 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM