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21B liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]
Jun 19, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
21B liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The GWSR got so tired of drivers striking the Broadway bridge that they gave up and implemented the Hitchhiker's Guide heavy metal beam solution. ("Mr. Prosser: Do you know how much damage this bulldozer would sustain if I just let it roll over...
Jun 19, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
Spitfire liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Car 14 is soon to return after it's refurb at Ramparts
Jun 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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Robin Moira White liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I see the results of your excellent work warranted a short piece on the BBC South lunchtime news, along with some footage of the T3 departing Swanage. Very sorry to hear of your health issues. As someone with breathing issues now I sympathise.
Jun 19, 2026 at 12:29 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Maybe suggested by the same person that told a friend of mine at a bank, after they had received a certified death certificate copy for her husband, that they could only talk to her after he had given permission.
Jun 19, 2026 at 12:16 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The GWSR got so tired of drivers striking the Broadway bridge that they gave up and implemented the Hitchhiker's Guide heavy metal beam solution. ("Mr. Prosser: Do you know how much damage this bulldozer would sustain if I just let it roll over...
Jun 19, 2026 at 12:07 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The BYVRT is not encumbered by the issues created by multiple groups. The LBRT will have to address these legacy problems, and I think a period of focus upon that and running the Woody Bay railway undistracted by a desire to extend that the BYVRT...
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
One of the key points about forging some actual progress towards the end goal of a reinstatement of at least a good section of the railway is that it is impossible to please everyone all the time.
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:57 PM -
Bodorganboy liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.
Oswald hasn't had too much luck with recent steam opportunities. Last Thursday domestic arrangements were such that a trip out would have been very difficult and the foul weather convinced me to stay at home. On Saturday I was all geared up for...
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:07 PM -
Steve liked torgormaig's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
You are right - you shouldn't speculate:). That is not how the loop at Mallaig would work anyway. Peter
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:51 PM
