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Bluebell Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jamessquared, Feb 16, 2013.

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  1. cymroglan

    cymroglan Member

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    Thanks for this speedy response. Much appreciated!
     
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    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    What a polite person. It was a pleasure to read Cymroglan's request and replies. [BJ]
     
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    Observations on the ground show 72 is now back on Brake Van Rides after a week or so of 65 substitution. I'll take a guess that it will stay as 72 for as long as that locomotive is available. Clearly, flexibility has been allowed with the publicity material and other relevant documents now saying 65 or 72.
     
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  4. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    The latest issue of the Bluebell Times is now available.

    In this issue:
    • Heatwave causes suspension of most steam services - but the Railway rises to the challenge
    • Double celebration as the Railway receives a grant for more solar panels - and obtains a significant rebate on its rates
    • Our friends at the Spa Valley Railway help ensure we have qualified drivers for the Hastings Diesel Unit
    • Overhaul of Stowe boosted by delivery of new cylinder casting
    • Celebrating the unseen work of the infrastructure volunteers who ensure our trains have tracks to run on
    • Old and new at Alton as the 4-VEP delights the crowds at the Mid Hants Railway
    • 1305 Thumper Group boosted by a £500 donation from the Carriage Shop
    https://www.bluebell-railway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/issue-84.pdf

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, Aug 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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