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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Yes I think that the agreement allows the MHR 10 years use, before SLL can then determine freely where it runs subsequently after the next...
    Post by: Swan Age, Apr 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I visited the railway Easter Saturday, trains seemed very well loaded and the Easter Bunny train was pretty much every seat full. I noticed 506...
    Post by: Swan Age, Apr 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    The disposal of 73096 in April 2024 to a private buyer is confirmed in the latest PLC accounts uploaded to Companies House this week.
    Post by: Swan Age, Feb 26, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Well that depends on whether there is still ongoing dialogue between the two parties involved. The last time I heard something from someone close...
    Post by: Swan Age, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    35011 General Steam Navigation

    I believe that a conversation with the MHR team did take place. It was mentioned in "The Packet" members magazine last year that a meeting was...
    Post by: Swan Age, Jan 26, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    30777 to be overhauled

    Interesting that they have to cut open the boiler again, to replace the crown stays. It seems a drastic measure. Is the boiler of fundamentally...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 31, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Riley and son locomotive engineers

    Yes think it is at Lower Woodhill Road, Bury. The site i think, was previously occupied by Veolia waste management. One of the refurbished...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 31, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Once 34081 has moved Up North. The county of the Red Rose will be host to five Spam Cans, no less. 34007- Under overhaul at Rileys 34067-...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 5, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Lovely Jubbly. I missed 34070 so i can get my unmutalated Bulleid fix later in the year on the MHR.
    Post by: Swan Age, Jun 2, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    35028 Clan Line

    I'll have to keep a lookout for SA Smith Low loader passing through Pinhoe next week then. Thanks for the heads up.
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 16, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I partly agree. Although overhauling 850 gives the MHR a USP with the Lord Nelson which can be hired out for galas ect. There will likely be two...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    499`s wheelsets are now in Ropley yard, so a rewheeling this summer or Autumn is possible. Front bogie is all but complete and the copper firebox...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 10, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you Dave and all those involved with the troublesome trucks at Medstead. Thanks for the regular...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    Yes one of the shareholders in 80064 is a member of my local model railway club here in Exeter. He has previously volunteered at the South Devon...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 2, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    S&D Railway Trust

    I would think the boiler will be contracted out elsewhere. SLL enquired about the boiler of 34058 being overhauled at Ropley, but I believe...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 17, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK