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Sheff liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My heart hurts for the Churnet Valley. These sort of incidents can be broadcasted within minutes of what happened. No time for the heat to come out of the sting of the incident before it appears online.
Apr 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM -
Sheff liked Kje7812's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It definitely looked shut at the Steam Gala.
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM -
Sheff liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think this has been mooted many moons ago and, as you pointed out in your earlier post, the KWVR is a fine example of how otherwise unused assets can be put to use earning money rather than wasting it. Grosmont itself has a splendid success...
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM -
Sheff attached a file to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CdGDxR8k8/ Loco is fresh out of overhaul, possibly first public service. Single coach, so either a shunt or rest of stock has been pulled back? Rail Support Services in attendance, so not a ‘DIY’ recovery job....
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Sheff replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Posted on CVR’s FB today …. At approximately 09:40 this morning, a non-passenger-carrying train movement consisting of empty coaching stock departing Cheddleton Station derailed. No injuries were reported or sustained as a result of the...
Apr 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I had no idea the the Oak had closed again?
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM -
Sheff liked Biskit's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Getting slightly off-topic but since the KWVR's excellent food and drink offering has been mentioned, it's worth noting also that in addition to the Old Parcels Office at Keighley, they also own a pub just opposite the station in Haworth. As I...
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM -
Sheff liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We (or at least, I) don't know what is included in the quoted £250K. It may well include the hire of the scaffolding and propping until it is no longer required and not just the installation. If I was costing up the works, I'd have certainly...
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
So two early Mk2’s with toplights & CDL?
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM -
Sheff liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
See the link on post #93 for images of the full set.
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM -
Sheff replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
I’m sure this will have been covered miles back upthread, but what is the stock this year plse?
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM