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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Is there a possibility that the loco may have worked over the Gwilli in it's previous existence?
    Post by: Ploughman, Apr 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Dame Vera Lynn?
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 27, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    KWVR Spring Gala - 20th-23rd March 2025

    Think of the size of the area in contact between rail and wheel, about the size of a 10p piece per wheel. Then wonder why it slips.
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 26, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    While having Morning Coffee on the patio at Newbridge I can confirm that the first train appeared to be very much full to capacity.
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 26, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    How well staffed heritage railways are for volunteers ?

    Train riders to me are those who take any chance to just ride up and down without any intention of actually doing anything (Or as little as...
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 8, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    How well staffed heritage railways are for volunteers ?

    It has always been the case. Loco's, Train riders and Station Staff will always be likely to be the positions most covered. Any other position...
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    0-6-0 Class 08 Diesel

    Build a body around both like in the Drama Edge of Darkness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Darkness You can see the motion in operation.
    Post by: Ploughman, Mar 3, 2025 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction