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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    66502 has also bought down the ballast I'm assuming that NR has given to the railway following a previous news story elsewhere a few weeks ago as...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I don't know the ins and outs but I assume it was all done the other day, I have seen pictures on Monday evening of 34059 being prepared for this...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Yes it was but it failed last week. 34059 was approved on Monday as replacement
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    34059 now replaces 73082
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Due to leave for a few day on Wednesday for something down at Willesden (unsure if its a private event or not). Meant to be back on Saturday...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Yes, Norden is where locos get loaded and unloaded for road movements
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Not surprised ;)
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    32424 back in service on B duty today
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I believe the weekend workings have now changed due to the unavailability of 32424 and 73082. 34059 is.now back in action due to run on set A,...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025

    https://www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/shopimages/SpVR Public Timetable (locos) - Cuckoo Gala 2025 Iss 1.pdf Loco allocations now available. Really...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway General Discussion

    Its ticket expires in '29/30.
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Its just come back from visiting Bodmin and GWSR galas
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 1, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    From memory, I only recalled the last time the O1 failed and that was about two years ago. Always like that engine.
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 1, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I understand the O1 failed.
    Post by: Ben Jenden, Jun 1, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025

    Not happy. Just got to Toddington behind 2807 and the two Well tanks was given the right away immediately without waiting for anyone wanting to...
    Post by: Ben Jenden, May 24, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events