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Paul42 liked Big Al's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Nice to have the view of a railwayman about the tour. As for Eddystone, it may be new to the main line but it is hardly "new, out of the box". It had been reliably active on the Swanage Railway and only disappeared for a year to be fitted with...
Apr 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM -
Paul42 liked jnc's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Heritage railways, as I keep trying to convince people - unsuccessfully, apparently - are not, fundamentally, businesses. Yes, they have business-like aspects - in that income has to exceed expenses, they have employees and assets, etc - but...
Apr 27, 2026 at 10:51 AM -
Paul42 liked Major Midget's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Haven't shared much recently, but this will do, sauntering towards Linslade tunnels in the evening glare. [ATTACH]
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Paul42 liked mattspencer's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[IMG] Steady Eddy by Matt Spencer, on Flickr
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:16 AM -
Paul42 liked 5098's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 approaches Montrose on Day 6, 23rd April. I chose this location for the composition, and was not expecting the loco to be working on the downhill gradient, but it was a very welcome bonus! [ATTACH] Another 17 pictures of the four Scottish...
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Paul42 liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
When we read of the list of vehicles under repair and overhaul, it brings it home what a time consuming and expensive job it is to keep a heritage railway operating. [BJ]
Apr 26, 2026 at 7:17 PM -
Paul42 liked Swan Age's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
The additional accessible coaches are much needed. However equally, careful planning needs to ensure the accessible coaches are easy too access from platform level and staff can put down ramps without being hindered by platform furniture. When we...
Apr 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM -
Paul42 liked 5944's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Slightly ironically the P3 would've been perfect for the first 3 months of the NYMR's services as it turned out. Likewise the teak set could've been used. Oh well.
Apr 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
Paul42 liked Johnb's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My shot of 34028 passing Lidlington [ATTACH]
Apr 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Paul42 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 34028 going well up the climb through Lidlington this evening. The box on the back was noticeably quiet.
Apr 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Paul42 liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A few more . Thursday 23rd. A quiet crossing of Auch Viaduct in the horseshoe. The water of the Allt Kinglass was pleasantly warm for a paddle !. Passing the Bardrill Road north of Blackford and approaching the signal box at Longforgan....
Apr 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
