I had a good look at 245 in York last year. Most of the motion was missing, I couldn't see any bits and pieces stored anywhere on the engine.
Thanks for the update Gary. 2013 has the potential to be a very memorable year for the IWSR; the completion of the HLF funded Changing Trains...
I'm not sure that a red neckerchief is essential uniform for Southern heritage railway enginemen, it's certainly not on the IOW. My impression is...
Thanks for these weekly updates Gary. I was at Havenstreet yesterday for the first time since construction got underway but the weather was so bad...
Westinghouse pumps can be prone to stopping, often at inconvenient moments. Unlike a failed vacuum ejector which would lead to a very rapid halt,...
Never mind the paint and the carriages, lets get down to the important stuff. Once 110 is restored we will have a Brighton engine that I will be...
As ever, anything is possible, although it would be very difficult to justify the cost of materials, workshop and staff time etc. for a couple of...
Have a look at the Nine Elms Enginemen of the 1960s. They are a pretty smart bunch; some may be a bit grubby but very few could be described as...
Good enginemen should take pride in the job, that includes their appearance and that of their engine. If a crew can't be bothered to keep...
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has returned LBSCR Composite 6349 to traffic today (Friday 5th August) in unlined British Railway’s crimson...
Why are you a member of your chosen railways? Do you genuinely support their aims and objectives or are the concessions more important? I would...
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov It is normal practice for local arrangments to be made with...
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov There are 4 locos each day; 30585, 473, W24 & W8.
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov Birch Grove arrived at Havenstreet yesterday.
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov Thanks for pointing out my mistake, luckily there is no...
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov 30857 will no longer be coming to the Island for the Gala...
LBSCR Brake 3rd 4168 is about to re-enter traffic on the IWSR, the carriage has been out of service since 1990. As 4168 was withdrawn from service...
'Calbourne' will be in service for the next week, including the Easter weekend.
Re: IWSR 40th Anniversary Gala to feature LSWR Well Tank 30857 & LBSCR E4 Birch Grov There is no doubt that a few pints of VPA would help,...
The IWSR's Class 03 will be on the front of passenger trains during the February Half Term timetable. 1959-built D2059 will haul the 1338hrs...
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