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DavidWs letzte Aktivitäten

  1. DavidW gefällt pmilfords Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    End of the line! The Class 121 waits at the limit of Swanage Railway operations alongside Network Rail signal PW5752 - Bridge 3 over the River Frome - before returning to Swanage on 24th April. [ATTACH]

    bridge4b.jpg 25 April 2025 um 21:30
  2. DavidW gefällt SebWelshs Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    The WSR Gala Planning Team is excited to announce one final surprise guest for the Spring Steam Spectacular event next weekend (Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May)! Events are of course not just about the visiting locomotives, so how about a visiting...

    Messenger_creation_86937A00-4309-4BFC-BB28-343115D97D5C.jpeg 25 April 2025 um 21:28
  3. DavidW gefällt Miffs Beitrag in dem Thema Dartmoor Railway.

    Dartmoor Railway Association news page says Meldon Quarry, following several years of disuse, is being reactivated by a new owner who “is in the process, with Network Rail, of reopening the line from Okehampton to Meldon. DRA has been given...

    25 April 2025 um 06:54
  4. DavidW gefällt Gladiator 5076s Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Three random images of Manston over the Easter period. The Lombardy Poplars are yet to go into full leaf at the loco approaches Swan Brook on April 17 April 18 sees it leaving Harmans Cross in the rain. On April 21 it arrives at Swanage on the...

    DSC_0548r.jpg DSC_0557_1r.jpg DSC_0559r.jpg 22 April 2025 um 21:17
  5. DavidW gefällt mdewells Beitrag in dem Thema Oswestry Update.

    The station is not the only thing that's been repainted over this winter. . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A few finishing touches still to be done (such as refitting the name plates).

    IMG_4230.JPG 73129_250420.jpg 22 April 2025 um 21:11
  6. DavidW gefällt Wagoniesters Beitrag in dem Thema North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    A perfect chance moment yesterday of 13809 heading towards Weybourne, failing to spook a grazing deer in the field below. [ATTACH]

    PSX_20250421_202112.jpg 21 April 2025 um 21:49
  7. DavidW gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Windcutter Wagons.

    More progress on #713/604. [ATTACH] We are awaiting the delivery of two new floor sheet sections and the start of inside welding. Meanwhile we are also passing on skills and tips to one of our younger members of the team. [ATTACH]

    DSC04300.JPG DSC04303.JPG 21 April 2025 um 12:32
  8. DavidW gefällt Defiance149s Beitrag in dem Thema Rolling Stock For Sale.

    LMS brake van M732141 at Embsay listed for sale on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267226500769?itmmeta=01JS9BQ9XW1E6DN3D08RPJCMHT&hash=item3e37f0cea1:g:si8AAeSwz0ZoBLWS

    21 April 2025 um 12:21
  9. DavidW gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Great Central Railway General Matters.

    There is the Spring Diesel Gala coming up at the end of the month and a lot of work is being done to create an impressive locomotive line up.....just to give a taster... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    DSC04291.JPG DSC04304.JPG 21 April 2025 um 12:17
  10. DavidW gefällt M59137s Beitrag in dem Thema Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

    Possibly missed by many observers online was the public launch of the first half of the Derby Lightweight Railcar (M79612) over the Twin Peaks gala last weekend. The restoration quality from a gutted shell is astonishing, 10/10, and most fitting...

    21 April 2025 um 12:17
  11. DavidW gefällt guycarr360s Beitrag in dem Thema Tulyar.

    Keep an eye out for more from these @Victor :- Tulyar is Back. 55015 returns in Style. A 4k Preview Reel with 55009 Alycidon Later on.

    20 April 2025 um 11:02
  12. DavidW gefällt Victors Beitrag in dem Thema Fill yer boots (Deltics).

    [MEDIA] And then we have the Valentas:- [MEDIA] And then we have the Caterpillars in the Class 68's https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7RrKQcq8kyY our cup runneth over.

    20 April 2025 um 11:02
  13. DavidW antwortete auf das Thema Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.

    A lot of roles allow a large commitment being there early leaving, late and getting to places not accessible by public transport. Volunteer at the Wensleydale and am quite blessed with having viable public transport from York but it can make it...

    20 April 2025 um 10:58
  14. DavidW gefällt D7076s Beitrag in dem Thema Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.

    Llangollen has a feel good buzz about again ,good ,open management and happy volunteers working to a common goal and living within their means … It was enlightening this week to receive a breakdown of branchline weekend income and expenditure...

    20 April 2025 um 10:35
  15. DavidW gefällt Belgarath001s Beitrag in dem Thema Heritage Railways, are they in trouble, generally?.

    I’ll note that even with happy people and looking to be doing ok, lines have potential trouble underneath regarding volunteer numbers. I know of one of the lines listed in this thread as doing ok, and with happy people (volunteers and staff),...

    20 April 2025 um 10:35