I have come across assertions by various people in the movement that it was common, even obligatory practice amongst railwaymen to wear a red tie...
Just pondering, the way one does when having a quiet evening... This is a question to all the volunteers out there (and paid staff, I suppose):...
I'm aware that BR did three sizes of their 'unicycling lion' crest - I'm wondering what those sizes were?
I'm wondering if anyone can provide, or point me in the direction of someone who can provide, a full size resin replica of a Stourbridge (84F)...
Just working my way through the Wikipedia pages on British Railways diesel classes, I noticed that the only class of BR shunter not to survive is...
I (and no doubt others...) have been thinking about the recent 8-coach teak train that operated on the SVR with the use of 7960. My question for...
I have frequently heard reference to informal devices carried by loco crews known by various names - 'fireman's friend', 'jimmy', etc., but have...
As part of a graphic design project that I am currently undertaking I am in need of a line drawing of a Manor from the side, can anyone please...
I was looking at the GCR's special events page on their website it only goes up to May. Could anyone enlighten me as to dates of events from then...
Speaking to my Grandmother the other day, she revealed that just before the war her father purchased a grounded carriage body in Allonby, Cumbria...
With all the talk at the moment about new-builds, it occurred to me the other day - has anyone actually conducted a 'new-build' of a vehicle, as...
I appreciate that this is not quite a preservation topic, but didn't feel like joining another forum just to find out this little piece of info....
I've been wondering recently - I am aware that the GWR had 'standard' boilers, with the idea that they would be interchangeable not only within a...
I hope I'm not opening a can of worms with this! I noticed that on NatPres we appear to be lacking a general NRM thread, as exists for many other...
With the imminent completion of 4472s overhaul, thoughts amongst us enthusiasts are naturally going to turn to what the NRM should, in our...
Do continue to discuss 40s events on the 'Don't Mention the War' thread, but I felt a quick straw poll would be interesting to gauge opinion.
I was wondering today, obviously all but a few short miles of heritage railway in this country is single track, and I would imagine that most of...
The latest Steam Railway magazine notes that, due to a lack of funding caused by the current economic climate, the NRM+ plans are...
I've been looking on the Bluebell websites and cannot find a roster for locos or stock anywhere. I know that only a few railways provide this....
Not strictly 'Preservation', but as one of the few loco-hauled services on the modern railways it is a shame to see W&S closing down at the end of...
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