Encouraged by some breaks in the heavy overcast of the last few days I ventured to the other end of the Island for a 'steam fix' and to take a few...
Back in October 1981 I visited the last remaining section, from Castelvetrano to Sciacca, of the once extensive 950 mm narrow gauge network which...
Yes, happy days Fred. In Summer 74 we spent 3 days linesiding between Rheine and Emden but never got as far as Norddeich unfortunately. All the...
Can you suggest a website for further information re the 5 weekends? Thanks. Ray.
Considering how long No.11's overhaul took I very much doubt it - in time for the 2023 season would be my guess. On the positive side No.10...
Currently No.12 is being worked on 'in house' and stripped down to the bare frames. No.10 went to Alan Keef's a while ago and the frames then...
I didn't say that you had been as you are not a member of the Heritage Railway Volunteers and I am entitled to feel any way I like. I do note...
Allan, we, the HRV, have been asked not to post comments or photos of No16 other than it is being "assessed for a possible restoration to working...
Unfortunately I have heard nothing re No14. As regards 16 the only area of concern was some corrosion on the cylinder block in a normally...
Actually photos, posted elsewhere, of it outside in the daylight show much the same colour. Ray.
A photo of No11 nearing completion at Statfold Barn courtesy of IoMSRSA. I'm not sure about the shade of green (unless it's undercoat) as it...
Hawthorn Leslie was absorbed into RSH (Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn) and the same HL design was continued into RSH production - hence the same...
During WW2 the American troops brought canned SPAM (a trade name for "Spiced Ham" ) which found its way onto the domestic market at the same time...
It may come as a surprise to CoTF that Scotland (the home of 828) is actually part of Britain. Ray.
It now looks like early in the New Year. Ray.
Probably best answered here https://www.iomsrsa.org/association/what-we-do Ray.
You are correct Howard, I was just pointing out that there were 2 organisations the IoMSRSA and the Heritage Railway Volunteers. The HRV was...
This season we have managed with 3 locos (4, 13 & 15/MNR4) but that leaves no spare on Saturdays in peak season. It is desirable to have 5 locos...
Recently restored and privately owned ex Manx Northern Railway Cleminson 6wh. carriage No6 was out on test yesterday as shown in the photo below...
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