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Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I'm afraid that the "light railway vision" is fabulous, but doesn't pay the rent. The fact is, we need engines that can get 5 mk1's up Tenterden bank. The ethos of getting "whatever is available" was prevalent at the start of preservation, but...
Sep 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM -
Paul42 liked torgormaig's post in the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.
Some pictures of Monday (7/7/26) afternoon's outing along the shores of Lake Maggiore between Luino (Italy) and Cadenzzo (Switzerland) with 625.116. The running was sprightly, the scenery spectacular but off train photography was non-existant...
Sep 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
[IMG] Charwelton running in at the Avon Valley Railway. Adam Bryant's photo, borrowed from Facebook.
Sep 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM -
Paul42 replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Yes 1618 is the next MLS project.
Sep 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM -
Paul42 liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
First of all, an appeal: Fondo Ambiente Italiano stages this poll for the most beloved places. We would like to have the Primolano Railway Museum and his shed in the top 100, to gain more visibility. Please vote. It is free of charge, it just...
Sep 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Paul42 liked Breva's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
A KESR preservation history question: [ATTACH] I'm scanning my photographs from the early days of the K&ESR, and the caption to this one says: BSK S 34626 cut down to underframe for GNR body. This was on 15.09.1977. The body in question, in...
Sep 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Meanwhile, back on the Kent & East Sussex....
Sep 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM -
Paul42 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Midland Pullman HST Tours 2026.
We travelled yesterday on the Midland Pullman to Oban. 0500 off Durham, and 2344 back (17 earlier than booked!). The Train - As ever with LSL it was immaculate and presented to the highest standard. We’d purchased my mum some flowers for her...
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Even assuming it is sufficient time in ideal circumstances - what happens when a late running SVR service causes the WMR one to be delayed? Or a late running WMR service delays an SVR one? You run the risk that the tail wags the dog - ie a...
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM -
Paul42 liked torgormaig's post in the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.
It was an excellent trip behind a lively loco, one which has gone under the radar until.now. Thanks for organising it Andrew. Will post some pictures when I get home Peter
Sep 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Paul42 liked Fenway's post in the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.
Earlier this week the elegant Italian 2-6-0 tender locomotive steamed from Luino, Italy along the scenic banks of Lago Maggiore across the border to Cadenazzo, Switzerland. This former FS engine was built in 1922 in Genoa by Ansaldo and is...
Sep 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I remain to be convinced of viability, no matter what. Most particularly, I remain concerned about how the very different natures of SVR and national network can be blended
Sep 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
Paul42 liked andyjhatton's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
I wouldn't get too worried. These timings aren't really for public use, and I've often seen them revised multiple times leading up to the day.
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
