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Romsey liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Crossing the Trent and Mersey canal, by Colwich lock No 21, Mallards by request (sort of). Canals are no better than railways for the encroachment of the canalside trees. The movement of the A4 was 86 minutes late, a check on the disruptions...
Jun 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Romsey liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I understand that. Please speak with the Train Manager (whom I have briefed) on the train and we will sort you out In the current market place we need to shift. We have several loyal pax who kindly travel time and time again. They receive direct...
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Romsey liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Two lovely sequences, many thanks. I wasn't out for it today, but I was just over 65 years ago. 11 June 1961 as the last steam hauled Golden Arrow drifted downhill to Bromley South on a dull evening. 34100 'Appledore'. I took the photo with a...
Jun 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Romsey liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The mind boggles ;) (What happens in Wittersham stays in Wittersham …) Tom
Jun 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM -
Romsey attached a file to the thread Colin Gifford.
My well thumbed copy dates back to 1966. It still provides inspiration to occasionally try something different. Happy birthday to the author and thanks for changing perceptions. Cheers, Neil
Jun 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Romsey liked Johnb's post in the thread Colin Gifford.
In 1964 I received a copy of a book as a birthday present that changed the world of railway photography for me and a whole generation, Decline of Steam. It meant the more adventurous (or foolhardy) would brave wind, rain and cold to get images...
Jun 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Romsey liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Photographing steam in the Karoo.
Belmont station - an Oasis in the Karoo. 25 July 1991 as 25NC 3488 heads north on train 2439, the 11.50 from De Aar. I think it is hauling a 40 wagon load of empties from a block coal train. Train 2439 was, for the loco, the return working off...
Jun 3, 2026
