Nick C's Recent Activity
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Nick C liked andy50027's post in the thread 50027 main gen repair fund..
We’re getting there slowly mate. I’ve just had to order nearly 8 grands worth of new batteries which has a) put a large dent in the timescales of getting it serviceable due to delivery times And b) more cash spent. I’d really liked to have hit...
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM -
Nick C liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
There should be a lot more by then, judging by what appeared to be out on Monday. Look for the huge herd of deer near Kingscote as well. This was the office on Monday. Heavy work, I don't think it will ever be my favourite loco ... Had our (for...
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Nick C liked torgormaig's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
That has reminded me that the first train I travelled on to Kingscote was hauled by 33001 (actually numbered C1 at the time but I don't want to upset @The Gricing Owl so don't tell him please:)). It was on a very soggy day in early May just after...
Apr 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Nick C liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
For a change, Dear Reader, the Saturday gang decided for once that they'd like to experience what a Friday was like atop the hill, meaning that we could all experience the novelty of what a Saturday morning lie was!!! :Saywhat: :) And so, nine...
Apr 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM -
Nick C liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I suspect the toys / pram de-interface scenario is probably more likely when a gala doesn't go according to plan, rather than an ordinary day. For my own purposes, I don't tend to mind much which loco is hauling a train, but I do at least like...
Apr 18, 2025
