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Recent Content by SirTophamHatt

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    Is there such a thing as too many heritage railways?

    Really? I would suggest that it's been a good clearout for the GWSR, so actually of benefit rather than detriment.
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Nov 27, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWR 813

    No.
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Aug 19, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vale of Berkeley Railway

    Really? https://companycheck.co.uk/company/02479335/THE-CHURCHILL-8F-LOCOMOTIVE-COMPANY-LIMITED/directors-secretaries
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Sep 12, 2015 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 2015: 23rd to 25th May

    With a yard full of locomotives and multiple movements in a confined area, I would say that it's unlikely to have visits into the yard area,...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: Galas and Events
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    GWSR loco updates.

    I would further suggest that the GWSR Steam Loco Dept Blog is a far more reliable source of information than some of the uninformed and...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48624

    Even if 35006 is complete this year, all the drivers will need to undergo the conversion course for Left Hand Drive.
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR loco updates.

    Patience please Mr Scotsman123. You are just one of over 500 volunteers on the GWSR and can not be expected to know everybody ;-)
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway DMU

    DMUs operate on the GWSR all year, not just in the summer. Friday evening trains were run in August 2013 (and will be again in 2014) with the...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Jan 25, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    76077

    ....no progress that anybody's told you about ;-) Arguably has more chance of restoration than certain trans-continental airfix kit projects.
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Toddington update - Chcken Curve slip

    no update on the money, but there is an update on the repair work just been uploaded to the GWSR Website GWR - Gloucestershire's mainline heritage...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, May 18, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Toddington update - Chcken Curve slip

    The DMUs that are owned by Cotswold Diesel Railcar (the owners' group which is made up of GWSR volunteers and members) will stay on the railway....
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Toddington update - Chcken Curve slip

    The GWSR hired in a pair of 117 2 car units last year for use on the Northern section. One of these 2 car units belonged to the Plym Valley...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    What should the NRM steam next?

    Keep Truro going!
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR Summer Gala - FOOTPLATE PASSES

    Class 20 Saturday 9th July Class 37 Saturday 9th July Class 47 Saturday 9th July Class 20 Sunday 10th July Class 37 Sunday 10th July Class 47...
    Post by: SirTophamHatt, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction