I went to the recent carriage convention at Embsay. There were a number of good talks, but one in particular was very inspiring by the railway's...
There is a GWR diesel railcar No 20 at the KESR that is being restored, not seen it but travelled a few times in the similar one at Didcot. How...
Railways from time to time produce a video to promote their railway. The idea being like a short movie trailer that it inspires you to go and...
Many LNER locos were fitted with Banjo domes and the two new boilers being made for Tornado and the P2 will have them. Why were they fitted...
Had a work trip to Hatfield yesterday working very near to some of the surviving buildings which once belonged to De Havilland. For example this...
If you want to take your kids to volunteer with you at a railway, What is the minimum age they can do so (with you supervising them) ? How did...
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So as there is no general discussion thread for the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, thought I would start one Intended for general news about the...
Was quite an interesting series about the development and operation of the Intercity 125. Just watched on channel 5 the second half of one of the...
The Super D was restored to steam after a big effort some years ago by the NRM and finance/work from Peter Waterman but you never hear about it...
I came across a photo in an old railway magazine recently of Whitby Engine shed which seems to still exist. Has the NYMR ever considered...
I am trying to Purchase some Golf Ball bulbs for inside a coach. I am looking for the 22mm Bayonet cap, 24v and around 15 to 20w. (pearl finish,...
Went on HMS Belfast for the first time today. (by Tower Bridge). Can really recommend it as loads to see. Apparently its the only surviving large...
I thought I would start a thread on the Settle Carlisle line as I have always had an interest in it and it has been a big part of the preservation...
Please put any useful tips you have found/been shown for doing carriage and wagon work here to help others, especially volunteers new to this type...
I had a long weekend in Budapest some years ago and had short drive of this loco at the Hungarian Railway Museum. You could drive it up and down a...
My own Mrs is reasonably supportive of me volunteering 1 day per week as it is part of the normal routine, but how do your other halves view your...
I was recently working in Bristol and had a walk along the cycle path from the former Staple Hill station, through the tunnel to Mangotsfield...
I am quite interested in the old camping coaches which were originally introduced by the LNER before the other big four also started their own...
There are many locos/coaches/wagons in sidings falling apart which could be real gems if restored. Which of these items would you most like to see...
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