The former has since returned to Denmark, however [emoji53] Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
Indeed. When I volunteered as a Guard at Ruislip Lido many years ago, I had to tick a box on the trip log form if a train ran full to capacity, or...
Yes--the combination of 4079 in original form, and 60103 in early '60s form, 'bookends' their careers very nicely. Sent from my SM-A125F using...
Yes and no. Paul Lewin (F&WHR GM) has been a very vocal advocate of moving to a pre-booking model, precisely because that makes it easier to...
Having recently spoken to somebody involved with the FfR, I understand that there are also issues with COSHH regulations, which have become...
They already own more than enough locos for their needs--especially now that Conqueror has been donated. I think the main challenge is finding...
The Ffestiniog went all-diesel for a few days a week or two back. Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
AIUI No. 3672 will be converted to oil burning during its current overhaul. Nevertheless, the costs of oil firing remain a significant challenge...
Not good. Just seen on Fb that Sunday's Gelert Explorer ran diesel-hauled--probably the correct decision in the circumstances. Sent from my...
Once Russel bows out, will the overhaul begin straight away? Will it be done in house or put out to contract? Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
Changing the subject completely: will there be any further operating days for the autocar at the NYMR? According to the current issue of Trackside...
Worth noting GNR saloon No. 397 next to the German Pacific. Fully restored and a main-line runner at that time, I believe. Later sold for use as a...
Would be very symbolic, though, given the McAlpine connections of both locos! [emoji4] Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
Personally, I very much hope so. With my particular interest in the pre-grouping companies, an event at Derby without a Midland Railway loco would...
I'm fairly sure that the "rumours" were just that. At the time, there seemed to be a lot of grumpy folk on Twitter with a grudge against...
These maybe? [emoji6] [IMG] Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
Kudos to you for taking the risk. Getting a decent photo of 60103 can be all but impossible during her public appearances due to the crowds; I'm...
Just announced via the WHHR Facebook page: "Coming soon... Welsh Highland Heritage Railway announces Russell's last runs before it bows out of...
But the thing is: even if it were feasible to extend either railway, would it actually drive up their visitor numbers? Or would it just increase...
Ah, but you're forgetting politicians' logic regarding transport: Cars/planes = essential use of public funds Trains = waste of taxpayers'...
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