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Paul42 liked Karlh's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
A fantastic weekend, I managed to visit on Thursday and Saturday so here's my video. For anyone who just wants to hear the castle I suggest jumping to 15:47 where its climbs the bank from Damems, note that the clip starts with it leaving Damems...
Mar 23, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Paul42 liked marshall5's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
My wife and had a similar experience at the W&L a couple of years ago. In the queue to buy tickets at Llanfair the family in front of me was told that the train was fully booked. They turned around and went back to their car. I was then told the...
Mar 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM -
Paul42 liked paul1609's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
I think it's not impossible that a hastings diesel unit might have been allowed on a trial. The class 04 Dewry Diesels weighed 32 tons on all of the bridges all three axles would have been on the bridge at one time. Apart from Austen's bridge...
Mar 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
Paul42 liked Enterprise's post in the thread RTC 2026.
I've just received an email from RTC with this statement, "The Edinburgh Flyer - Saturday 4 April Highlights include: Running through Morpeth at maximum speed". Can anyone explain to me why this should be a highlight?
Mar 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM -
Paul42 liked MuzTrem's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
The giveaway is that 52044 still has her Barton-Wright smokebox door, rather than the Hughes one fitted a few years ago. Personally, I think the old one looked far better, but maybe that's just me...!
Mar 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM -
Paul42 liked RHDRfanatic's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
A brilliant day Saturday. Thanks to all concerned, Saint, Terriers, St4 and tank were amazing. Good time keeping always a seat available, organisers if you read this a Horsted set starting is a great idea, plenty of space on the train for all the...
Mar 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM -
Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
They don't have the option, due to the platform lengths (already extended at Embsay), and they run more or less fixed formations.
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Here you are Al - my shot of W8. I was on Fenchurch. First time I've been to the end of Platform 1 at Horsted on an engine! [ATTACH] Before leaving, I checked the Running Foreman's notes for the day. We were apparently 25 minutes late off...
Mar 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Paul42 liked acorb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Saturday saw me and a mate make the long trek for our first ever Bluebell gala. We were very impressed. Great railway, friendly staff and a cracking selection of locos, with plenty of noise. Wonderful selection of rolling stock too. The gala ran...
Mar 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Paul42 liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Here is a picture of two of the gala stars that could have been taken today, but instead of being dated 22nd March 2026 the date is in fact the spring gala on 22nd March 1975 [ATTACH] Peter
Mar 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Paul42 liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Very enjoyable day yesterday, but very busy and not easy to photograph as I spent the day travelling, but these two may be of interest[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Visiting Nunney Castle at Oxenhope yesterday and on it's last visit for the spring gala in...
Mar 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Paul42 liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Visited today with one main focus - Newington/32646/W8 Freshwater. (Do these locos hold the record for multiple identities?) Last saw Freshwater on a plinth outside a pub on Hayling Island so this was a long overdue coming together of man and...
Mar 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Paul42 liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Some photos and a video from yesterday and Friday, thanks as ever to all involved [MEDIA] https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Bluebellphotosets/Spring-Steam-Gala-March-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 22, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Paul42 attached a file to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
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Mar 21, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Paul42 liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Very enjoyable day today, made a nice change to get to enjoy the gala for a full day and not be volunteering! Many thanks to anyone on here who did help with the running of the railway today. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Mar 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
