Greenway, take a look at these two pictures of my lamp. The one on the left shows the opening with the sleeve in place, and the clear glass...
Then I suggest you try reading my post.
Why do you say that? Both the instruments at Darley Dale and Church Lane were fully functioning when I worked there. But I didn't say that, did...
Actually, it isn't a loop; contrary to the bragging of the GCR, that stretch of the line is double track, and worked between Darley Dale and...
When I last visited the line (about a month ago), there were no signals at Bodiam - and a signalman told me that it would not be equipped with...
No problem, Paul - I'll await future news from RVR!
I've seen plenty of three and four aspect paraffin lamps for sale on E-bay, and it always puzzled me why so many of them were lacking the clear...
Re. the GWR colours and BS Colours; I came across this info on the website of a graphics design and printing company, which may shed some light on...
@Paul42 - thank you for your reply. Am I correct in assuming that it will be a block post? With best regards, John
When I visited the Kent & East Sussex recently, I was talking to a volunteer about Bodiam Station, and asked if it was going to become a passing...
@threelinkdave, I remember seeing a training film made before WWII (I think it was by the LMS) on the subject of SPADs; according to the narrator,...
http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/BoT_AisGill1913.pdf Lengthy, but a very clear analysis of what went wrong, why and how, plus very...
Actually, the reason for charring holes in timber is not just to protect the fixings, but also the timber. The reason is that various forms of rot...
A point worth considering is how the coach is built. Basically, is it a frame which is pretty much self-supporting, with fairly light cladding to...
Um - but even if there are plenty of prospective purchasers about looking for that type of engine, if you pitch your starting price way, way too...
According to Terry Essery, the first time he fired a 9F was on a goods train, at night. Admittedly, the stock was short-wheelbase stuff, but they...
Hmm. First advertised in March, still for sale in July; that suggests to me that the owner needs to reconsider that asking price, Allan - though...
A point to watch out for - on ALL lines. On Thursday, I was talking to a lady who lives near Rawtenstall Station (East Lancs Railway). She told...
You could also point out that the Highland Clearances were carried out by Scottish troops, at the behest of Scottish lairds, who wanted thousands...
. . . and a WC/BB is only authentic if it's slipping up the Somerset & Dorset heading for Masbury Summit . . . with the crew praying for a Black...
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