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    [Jun 25, 2025] Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Rail 200 Gala 18-20 July (Derbyshire)

    Wirksworth had heavy rain yesterday, and both The Duke and Moorbarrow have had stainless steel fine mesh spark arrestors fitted. We now expect to...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM in forum: Galas and Events
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Wirksworth had heavy rain yesterday, and both The Duke and Moorbarrow have had stainless steel fine mesh spark arrestors fitted. We noe expect to...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    [Jun 25, 2025] Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Rail 200 Gala 18-20 July (Derbyshire)

    The Coal Tank will be on view for photography during guided tours of the yard. Meanwhile The Duke and Moorbarrow have been fitted with stainless...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM in forum: Galas and Events
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    There is rain forecast for next week, so we are keeping our fingers crossed and fitting spark arrestors in readiness for next weekend. Meanwhile,...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 12, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Further progress on the LMS third open, shown succesfully re-united with its bogies, 8th July 2025. Subject to succesful brake tests, it will...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Five I think, including BR built LMS design. One brake in service, thos Third Open, plus another which is just about complete inside but needs...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Here is the LMS coach and its bogies in the final stages of preparation. The body should be lowered on to the wheels next Tuesday.
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jul 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    [Jun 25, 2025] Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Rail 200 Gala 18-20 July (Derbyshire)

    The details of this event are shaping up Friday 18th July: diesel locomotives plus one steam locomotive Saturday 19th July two steam...
    Thread by: sleepermonster, Jun 25, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Galas and Events
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    EVR Rail 200 Gala 18th-20th July The details of this event are shaping up Friday 18th July: diesel locomotives Saturday 19th July two steam...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Here are a selection of heritage railway bootscrapers on their way to the EVRA shop at Wirksworth: all Midland Railway, and all different from...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    I got to see the Valentine DD tank at Idridgehay at the back to the Forties weekend. It has an interesting survival history; after the end of WW...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    Back To the 40s Weekend 14/15 June This is shaping up to be quite an event. There will be four locomotives in steam: The Duke, No.47 Moorbarrow...
    Post by: sleepermonster, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    The coal tank has now arrived safely and will be in steam for our Road and Rail Transport Gala, which is on Sunday 11th May. Also on that day, a...
    Post by: sleepermonster, May 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    The Coal Tank, LNWR No.1024 will be arriving this week and will be operating next Sunday 11th May. Meanwhile, if you are passing tomorrow and...
    Post by: sleepermonster, May 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK