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Paul42 liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Western Afternoon: [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Paul42 liked 5944's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
I'm sure @Nathanjw032 will confirm, but the plan was for 101 to enter the works once 73050 is complete. It'll be a few years though, unless some mystery benefactor gives the railway loads of money.
Jul 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM -
Paul42 liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Here's something we all can enjoy and no cosplaying necessary ! [MEDIA]
Jul 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM -
Paul42 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Roger, No, we have 4 Bulleid brakes at the Bluebell (in addition to two at Swange and two at Mid Hants) so even if the bits did survive (which they don't) there'd be no point. 2515 and 2526 also have the larger frame sections, and the two BRCW...
Jul 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM -
Paul42 liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
No problem! its going well, the bottom end is almost there, work is currently on going aligning the slide bars and preparing to inspect and trial fit pistons, then finish fitting the sanding gear and vac pipework and the bottom end will be about...
Jul 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM -
Paul42 liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Hi all, As chairman of the newly formed European Steam Preservation Society, I thought I’d address the points made above to clarify our position :) Firstly, the group is made up of volunteers who have been involved with heritage steam and...
Jul 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM -
Paul42 liked 5944's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
**ANNOUNCEMENT** 'European Steam Preservation Society' A new society to be based at the Nene Valley Railway has arrived! Built on the history of the NVR and its continental roots, the aim of this new society is to focus on the restoration and...
Jul 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM -
Paul42 liked SVR C&W's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
15 minutes ago. 4150 reached Kidderminster for the first time with a loaded test run.
Jul 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
Paul42 liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Great memories both, thanks for sharing.
Jul 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
Paul42 liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Back when I worked on the W&L in the late 80s there were several locals who used the train every market day to go shopping in Welshpool. The last return was often late while we waited for them to struggle back with their shopping. And one old...
Jul 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Sadly, we're well aware of that one. Not only faster than the average human but, on one occasion, faster than the combine harvester he was driving, too. That was a long time ago, and fortunately the driver managed to get out. We are really keen...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
Paul42 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
As SECR 65 said, we would prefer to keep 4227 as original when restored; the Mid Hants have one as well, with the Coupe Compartment, but theirs is stripped out to provide wheelchair access. The current thinking is to use our second RMB in the...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Paul42 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Yes, 25728 is in need of work - it had the structural pillars done when it first arrived 30 years ago, and cosmetic work, but needs more now. As our last remaining SK, it's considered an important vehicle in heritage terms, and the company are...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
Paul42 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
9681 will be our 2nd guest locomotive, courtesy of the DFLG and DFR. A huge thanks to the guys at the DFLG for this who’ve been superb to deal with. 9681 has very rarely left the DFR, perhaps a handful of times in its life at best. Certainly one...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think what you need to do is use your trusty Leica to take a photo of the ticket on your computer, then rush the film round to the local Boots and get a print made of the ticket. Simples! Beings serious, I suspect that these days a...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
