I have to agree with you. A gala should be different from the norm regards timetabling. there should be an 'intensive' timetable, with trains &...
What happened to 5542 then? She is one of the best of the 45's.
Thats how I was taught to fire them by ex SR men.
Layer of coal on the grate, a few bits of wood, about 4 or 5 diesel soaked rags spread one at a time , lit from the previous one, then BURY the...
Absolutely. A feather in the cap of Dick Wood methinks!
I would have been very surprised if an engine fresh from o/haul didnt have a few teething problems. as has been said , the Bodmin is getting...
I'm afraid that after 20 yrs on the railway , I ,ve become a little jaded with the WSR. Some people seem to have their heads stuck in the sand! I...
Good news David. A name for the new lead- Main Line Junction. ?
Re: West Somerset Railway Autumn steam gala 30th Sept to 3rd Oct" GWR 175 - the Final No. Then just try to please the most! Ten or so Western...
Have to agree with you! Political correctness , h & s, & the culture that it spawns, -'Oh better not do that, I can't make that decision, blah,...
Interesting & slightly worrying topic. So whats to be done in the future? Are you track men making personal contacts? Thats the way the world...
Yes , he is remembered in a way, on the hundred's ( 3 or 4) of traction engines that the firm he founded is famous for.
Also with the good news of the second pit road at BL , I hear there is to be a 'roof' over all, much needed in winter, & not just for loco's too!...
Yes ,weather they're tender or chimney first i'tll still be the same TT. ! that wont change so much that you'll see a difference until they put...
Well done & the best of luck with this project. If you have the will ,& the funds of course , it will be done. I for one cant wait to see an...
Hi Rebecca, I wish all steam enthusiasts / volunteer's were as nice looking as you! There would'nt be much work done!
Hear Hear!
Absolutely! Well done to the gala team. I think the banking of trains from BL is a popular move. Once a common sight, like a lot of things from...
The obvious destination in the minds of many! Good to see there will be a new cafe at BL. If offering good value for money meals, could be a...
Much as I'd like to see a P2, I have to agree with you. But a 'Bantam Cock' ! Yesss!
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