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    FR & WHR & WHHR News

    Note: the quoting hasn't worked how I hoped it would, so I've removed it. 87 isn't available one day because it is working a race the train...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:53 AM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    FR & WHR & WHHR News

    Hello everyone - I've got a couple of questions about this week's loco roster, just posted on F&WHR Facebook. I have represented it visually...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Bluebell Railway | Bluebell on Parade | 7th-9th August 2026

    I am aware that the following is planned: N-S 65-2999-32424-34059-73082-E6040-33108-80151-72 EDIT: I have re-read the information available to...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 24, 2026 at 12:11 PM in forum: Galas and Events
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    Minimum age for volunteer crews

    Yes, there is the 9F Club, for 9-16 year olds, which I have some involvement with. The tasks undertaken, all under supervision of numerous...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Minimum age for volunteer crews

    I would be inclined to suggest the limit for guards training on the Bluebell would be 18 and 1/2. I say this because you need to have spent 6...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    I'll do some research on many key heritage lines, in no particular order: Bluebell - https://www.bluebell-railway.com/locomotive-roster/ - many...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 22, 2026 at 7:26 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    I must admit, almost every other heritage railway is clear about which services will be diesel hauled, both pre-planned and short notice, be it...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 21, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    From Horsted Keynes northwards, here is what you're up againgst: Footpath next to the railway at Horsted House Farm - not the end of the world -...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    ...And when if you're so inclined you can have fun with Kingscote siding. It might not be sensible but there are so many fun things you can do...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    To be honest the Bluebell has it very lucky infrastructure / passing loops etc wise. There is the ability to run one train up to every two hours...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I had considered this method of operating the KC split service after you first suggested it, but dismissed it due to how tight it would be. In my...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Thank you for finding and posting this. Upon brief inspection this is basically a four set service with a 'gap' - a pattern which really winds me...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    That's interesting - thank you for explaining that. Re: splitting the service at KC, you would have to be careful not to run out of platforms -...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I've spent a fair chunk of time this evening trying to write a suitable timetable for SAW with three sets. (To be clear to all I do not write the...
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 19, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    (I don't chose the train service) but I will have a chat with people who are involved and see if a third set would be considered for next year....
    Post by: SECR 65, Jul 19, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK