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  1. Paul42 gefällt 21Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    That is true, but losing the utility of the full boiler ticket of two locomotives has meant a greater overhaul burden tha would have been the case.

    8 Mai 2026 um 02:33
  2. Paul42 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    That was dated 21st April. That was the last time they updated anything regarding the bridge. It's really quite embarrassing that they can't even be bothered with weekly updates about a project that costing them a huge amount of money, both in...

    FB_IMG_1778178868655.jpg FB_IMG_1778178886576.jpg 8 Mai 2026 um 02:27
  3. Paul42 gefällt Matt37401s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    FFS, there’s reasons why people use Kidderminster, rather than Bewdley.

    7 Mai 2026 um 20:41
  4. Paul42 gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    Quite often on non-running days, ie days for shunting, etc it is only signed by somebody who signs it as a ground frame, and not and full box. So it will be more days than you think to which it is not manned

    7 Mai 2026 um 20:41
  5. Paul42 gefällt Gladiator 5076s Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.

    28 years on that really means nothing Fred. All sorts of things may have, and almost certainly will have, changed to accommodate new stock or other requirements.

    7 Mai 2026 um 18:08
  6. Paul42 gefällt Bikermikes Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    I'm not sure promising a "scoping excercise" is the kind of self-interest you suggest there. It's not like they've promised anything. It's worth pointing out there is no money outside central govt, so no matter how much you think it "should just...

    7 Mai 2026 um 12:37
  7. Paul42 gefällt geoff_in_chesters Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.

    Here's a view of it during its reversal at Chester South Junction yesterday for those who like to chew over what's missing/changed etc. RE an earlier comment, both my wife and I commented on hearing a regular "squeak" when it passed us during the...

    P1040273 (2).JPG 7 Mai 2026 um 10:01
  8. Paul42 gefällt Spamcan81s Beitrag in dem Thema A day out in the Cotswolds.

    A cracking day out in the Cotswolds with a couple of classic vehicles. An ex-Southdown Leyland Titan PD2 and a Rolls Royce 20/25. Very fond memories of the Southdown Titans as I would travel on them in and around Chichester during childhood...

    6 Mai 2026 um 19:05
  9. Paul42 gefällt green fives Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.

    A video (not mine) from today on YT: [MEDIA]

    6 Mai 2026 um 13:33
  10. Paul42 gefällt I. Coopers Beitrag in dem Thema News from The Talyllyn.

    I seem to recognise that view approaching Rhydy... <belated wave hello> Whilst you went to Wharf for Sunday lunch, I ventured further up the line to Quarry, then AberG for my lunch: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  11. Paul42 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    It was May Day weekend. First through services were meant to be Saturday 2nd May. [ATTACH] They're still in the damming and foundation installation phase by the looks of it.

    FB_IMG_1775545906612.jpg 4 Mai 2026 um 23:17
  12. Paul42 gefällt Sheffs Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    More photos of the B42 works have been posted on the Unofficial NYMR FB site. A coffer dam erected to create a dry area on the shed side of the bridge, and a sleeper pad laid ….. [ATTACH]

    IMG_0255.jpeg 4 Mai 2026 um 14:43
  13. Paul42 gefällt mattspencers Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    [MEDIA] My video from yesterday. I was very impressed with how well maintained the lineside was, I'm sure Network Rail can only dream of such standards.

    3 Mai 2026 um 17:44