Well, things have taken a huge step forward. On Monday it was crunch time as the boiler inspector came to do what we hoped would be the final...
First guest announced as Ivatt 46441, making a return visit for the first time in some 20 years. More to follow....
Been told by wagons man at Llangollen that the tunnel cement hopper is up for disposal:...
I must say that given the bedlam that tends to follow this engine around, things were fairly relaxed and sensible at Didcot today. No limit to the...
One is small. The other, far away. It's always a good sign when the car park is full an hour before the first train is due to depart. While...
Heard 1450 out on test today ahead of the event. Autogear all good, sounded excellent climbing the banks. Looking forward to an exciting event...
It was discussed but the space at Wharf will be needed for the Beer Festival over the AG weekend. I don't think either can be spared for the...
Am gradually going through my shots from the weekend but a couple here that I have managed to sort. [ATTACH] Multi-regional representation with...
AIUI, it's being done to mainline standards for future running, but once finished will stay at MHR to maintain an operational fleet (41312 due out...
The Sunday finale climbing towards Cranbrook Road,.making quite a racket in the process. [ATTACH]
A couple of shots from Friday and Saturday. A moment of delight and vanity to see the Meat Van arriving at the leading end of the freight rake...
Also worth highlighting that when travelling on the train between locations, it will often involve climbing down from the stock to the track away...
'Rock and a hard place' seems to come to mind. My local area had the school holidays the two weeks before Easter (as, I believe, did many parts of...
According to various social media posts by the railway last night, the Mogul is out today and this weekend....
Certainly - have sent you a message.
A perfect chance moment yesterday of 13809 heading towards Weybourne, failing to spook a grazing deer in the field below. [ATTACH]
To compare, the Ivatt had firebox stays repaired over the winter months, for which the boiler was also lifted out. I'm not sure when the lift took...
The KESR, Llangollen, NYMR and I'm sure others all have holiday lets in buildings/rolling stock on or around stations just feet from the running...
Made a start going through my photos today having got home at just after 1am this morning. A thoroughly enjoyable gala and I hope it has done well...
Another glorious day in north Wales. [ATTACH]
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