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Jdwitts replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Big thanks to the Bluebell for a fantastic gala, I made a fairly last-minute decision to get up early and go yesterday after looking at the forecast. I understand the weather wasn't ideal for photographers, but for everything else it was perfect!...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
49010 liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The discussion has developed from the finances of the WSR in particular to a more general conversation on the topics of Gift Aid and other means of financing Heritage Railways in general and their future prospects. As this is of interest to...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:38 PM -
Jdwitts liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Even the last train up to East Grinstead with 92134 was virtually full, but emptied out for the return, certainly one of the busiest GoS days I've been to for a while. I managed to do round trips behind 71000 and 92134, plus 71000 up to HK and...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jdwitts liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Excellent day at the Bluebell as ever. Giants of Steam is always a highlight of the year for me, although it's also slightly sad as it's the last major gala of the season. As others have said, the railway was very busy today, but I wouldn't...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jdwitts liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
It has the highest capacity seating of all the sets, although no standing, I have added capacity of all sets above. The set is stored overnight at Horsted. I do not think it has been an issue before, I have always managed to board at East...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM -
Mick45305 liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Two fantastic days at the gala, after the pouring wet start on Friday it was wall-to-wall sunshine from then on, albeit it did slightly ruin the line-up as the sun was too bright Some photos below, more at...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Chris86 attached a file to the thread West Lancs Light Railway.
A follow up on my post from a couple of years ago. The WLLR made quite an impression on both me and my wife, so much so she booked me a Footplate Experience day there for my Birthday. Had a great day, on the running line and shunting round the...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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silversteellady liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
[MEDIA] Here's my footage of Flying Scotsman over the two days. On Saturday, I filmed at Cholsey and Bridge 99 between Bedwyn and Crofton before heading to Wolfhall near Crofton on Sunday. I hope you enjoy it.
Oct 18, 2026 at 6:54 PM -
silversteellady liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Two fantastic days at the gala, after the pouring wet start on Friday it was wall-to-wall sunshine from then on, albeit it did slightly ruin the line-up as the sun was too bright Some photos below, more at...
Oct 18, 2026 at 6:54 PM
