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Paul42 liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] Exciting news from the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway this weekend. Also we should have Welsh Pony visiting with some vintage carriages.
Jul 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
As I understand it the NYMR’s plan is to get the Footplate Inspectorate trained upband sufficiently experienced first. They will then start to roll out a training plan for other footplate crew which will start off with classroom training in the...
Jul 28, 2026 at 12:44 PM -
Paul42 liked brennan's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
Safe and efficient oil firing where there are no safety devices such as would be found in an industrial application relies heavily on the competency of the fireman. The potential for a blowback is always there. Perhaps this is one reason it is...
Jul 28, 2026 at 12:43 PM -
Paul42 liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
The 2026 Manx Heritage Transport Festival kicked off this morning and runs to Sun. 2nd. Aug. Full (updated) details here https://www.iombusandrail.im/media/3622/manx-heritage-transport-festival-2026-230726.pdf There was a private photo charter...
Jul 28, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
No. There will be a passing loop closer to Robertsbridge.
Jul 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
Paul42 liked TonyW's post in the thread The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
Years ago, the tracks at the ferry terminal extended further than they did in recent years, from Loch Promenade in to what is now a car park. This extension was, IIRC, only used to terminate the working and run-round the horse, i.e. always empty...
Jul 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There are a number of misconceptions here: 1. That steaming fees cover overhaul costs - it is very clear that they do not, and never have; mainline or preserved. 2. That voluntary donations are inappropriate to cover overhauls - they are...
Jul 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
All steam hauled trains are followed through Newtondale to summit by a fire watch team in a road vehicle with equipment to put out any fire that starts before it becomes significant. Fire outside this part of the line are historically quite...
Jul 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM -
Paul42 liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Installation of the North Bridge Street level crossing commences today. A ten day road closure is planned.
Jul 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM -
Paul42 replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Darlington has a Premier Inn close to the station, a nice town centre and had some decent pubs nearby when I stayed there some years ago. For those who do not want a marathon day a good option .
Jul 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM -
Paul42 liked Bill2's post in the thread The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
There is a story that when the Queen Mother visited many years ago they wanted to give her a non-stop ride on the tramway, but the horse stopped at all the usual stops!
Jul 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
And in that story we have some of the difficulty - especially whether the funds provided are shares, or donations, and in what proportions.
Jul 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM -
Paul42 liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Wine Train last night [img]35005 pulls out of Alresford with the"Wine Train" by Stephen Morley, on Flickr
Jul 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
Paul42 liked Bikermike's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Lots... Depends which but of normal you want back. For fire-risk reduction purposes in the short term, a week of steady drizzle would probably be best, as it gets all the dry dead stuff damp, which is the short-term problem. For a longer-term...
Jul 26, 2026 at 12:42 PM
