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banburysaint liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Bristol Harbour Railway - Updates and Goings on.
The same location 30 years ago this month. [img]1996-02-18 BRISTOL HARBOUR RAILWAY PECKETT 0-6-0ST 1940/37 HENBURY by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM -
banburysaint liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
To answer the first point, the LNERCA was well aware that the tyres were thin on one carriage, It had been bought as (an excellent condition) grounded body from one source and a pair of bogies where we could find them, but with previous...
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
ianh liked silversteellady's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
No complaints here, three Manors together is basically the closest we can get to heaven on Earth anyway :p
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
JBTEvans liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Yes, despite the best efforts of the owners it is unlikely 'Vulcan' will be available in time to join her sister. We feel however that one Bagnall returning is huge news for us. First time she's been in steam at the WSR since 1987.
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM -
Kingscross liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Bristol Harbour Railway - Updates and Goings on.
Thanks. I both ran and participated in a number of photo charters over the years and the range of motive power was remarkable. Dave Martin was a dab hand at getting visiting locos. Lots more photos to upload.
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
Sheff liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
To answer the first point, the LNERCA was well aware that the tyres were thin on one carriage, It had been bought as (an excellent condition) grounded body from one source and a pair of bogies where we could find them, but with previous...
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM -
silversteellady liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Yes, despite the best efforts of the owners it is unlikely 'Vulcan' will be available in time to join her sister. We feel however that one Bagnall returning is huge news for us. First time she's been in steam at the WSR since 1987.
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Interesting news from the WSR. Apparently, Vulcan is awaiting repairs and so is unavailable to join the anniversary. <BJ> [IMG]
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
UP13 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
From Facebook - fares held for 2026: Great Value Steam Days Out Continue in 2026 The Bluebell Railway is delighted to confirm that standard fare prices will remain frozen for 2026, helping us continue to offer memorable, great value experiences...
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:26 PM -
UP13 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
For those of you on Facebook (and possibly those who are not), another update from the SR Coach Group, covering the retrim of Bulleid 2526, 100 seater 971, the Restaurant Car 7864 and work helping the wagon group on the two petrol wagons - plus...
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM -
Sheff liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As you say, the reduction to five day running last year wasn't the best managed action with some spectacular own goals. I have heard that it was not simply a cost cutting exercise, though. Last February I had an e-mail from someone in the know...
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
