Paul42s letzte Aktivitäten
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Paul42 gefällt Jonnies Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The last time I drove a train over Broom Lane Bridge at 25mph was in 2017 when the speed restriction came into force. It was certainly a real privilege to be the first to drive 31430 over our brand new bridge at 25mph this evening! Chris...
17 April 2026 um 22:26 -
Paul42 gefällt Gunslinger1948s Beitrag in dem Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Apparently the watering point at Plymouth is at the 'country' end of the platform so the loco will pull up at that and only pull into the station proper when it has finished. (So I am told)
17 April 2026 um 14:53 -
Paul42 gefällt class8mikados Beitrag in dem Thema BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Its marketing, you become immune to it after a while
17 April 2026 um 14:52 -
Paul42 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
It shows 32 minutes from St Budeaux Junction to Plymouth, rather than the usual 6.
17 April 2026 um 10:12 -
Paul42 gefällt brennans Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
I wonder what the contractual defects liability period was? Is any warranty remaining?
17 April 2026 um 00:01 -
Paul42 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
[ATTACH] https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Xw6Q7qc2/ Class 31/4 31430 ‘Sister Dora’ stands proudly on Broom Lane Bridge as it becomes the first locomotive to pass over the brand new structure! We reopen to Groombridge and Eridge this...
16 April 2026 um 23:58
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Paul42 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Needless to say I have an inbox filling with submissions for the next issue of Bluebell Times! (As running foreman last Sunday I also had a small part to play in ensuring that 80151, 72 and the carriages were left in the right place and ready to...
16 April 2026 um 13:09 -
Paul42 gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
I think we established a long time ago that 'profit' and 'business sense' have not been at the forefront of recent decision making. If it were they would have prioritised fitment of CDL for the Jacobite several years ago, rather than putting it...
16 April 2026 um 09:04 -
Paul42 gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Hey, that's our railway you're talking about there! I think it's accepted wisdom that the line was built quickly, and on the cheap. Combined with the particular local geology and geography, and lack of understanding at the time of construction,...
15 April 2026 um 23:21 -
Paul42 gefällt Nick Cs Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.
The South Eastern website says you can pay by cash or card using the ticket vending machine. https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/car-parking Edit - but not with cash at Robertsbridge...
15 April 2026 um 19:40 -
Paul42 gefällt Nick Cs Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.
Never, ever, scan a QR code to lay for anything. It's one of the most common scams going...
15 April 2026 um 19:40 -
Paul42 gefällt Johnbs Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
15 April 2026 um 18:52
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Paul42 antwortete auf das Thema Rother Valley Railway.
140 spaces there apparently, so good alternative.
15 April 2026 um 13:31 -
Paul42 gefällt Sidmouths Beitrag in dem Thema Llangollen Railway branch line gala: April 10-12 2026.
[IMG]Llangollen Railway Branch Line weekend by Martin Creese, on Flickr Many thanks to the Llangollen for putting on the gala and the efforts to create an interesting timetable that reflected a branch line feel as opposed to long trains doing...
14 April 2026 um 14:17
