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  1. Oswald T Wistle liked 61994's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/182835155@N03/55142480706/in/dateposted-public/ 60007 through Preston this evening, the sound of the chime under the trainshed was something else.

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM

  2. acorb liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Statfold Barn Spectacle of Steam 7&8 March.

    Great day out as usual, stayed dull and muggy all, but at least it didn't rain. Plenty of variety as usual, we went about 4.30 as the poor light did a dive for even lower. Selection from Saturday: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...

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  3. Hawkeye28 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    B64020 is now in grey top coat and we have also made a good start on a paint refresh on B 581241. This had some small areas of rust largely on welded joins. Patch painting was a bit unsightly and so whilst it is at Rothley we are doing a more...

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  4. Oswald T Wistle liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] In the Lune Gorge with the wonderful Howgills https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/

    A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM

  5. Oswald T Wistle liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] Despite the overcast and chilly coditions LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley makes a fine sight and sound as it works the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' through Greenholme on the climb to Shap and onwards to Carlisle...

    Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 1 NP.jpg Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 2 NP.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM

  6. acorb liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] In the Lune Gorge with the wonderful Howgills https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/

    A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM

  7. acorb liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] Despite the overcast and chilly coditions LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley makes a fine sight and sound as it works the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' through Greenholme on the climb to Shap and onwards to Carlisle...

    Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 1 NP.jpg Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 2 NP.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM

  8. FlyingScotsman4472 liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Sir Nigel heads for home, running through a windy Lune Gorge. [MEDIA]

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM

  9. jnc liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    We're not 100% sure yet. I've not planned anything just in case it goes wrong!

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM

  10. jnc liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    You may or may not be aware that we're currently replacing Broom Lane Bridge, the most significant infrastructure project we've ever undertaken. A blog detailing the progress can be found here: https://broomlanebridge.blogspot.com/ The aim is to...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM

  11. NWRail liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    The council had a sizable grant towards the building restoration (and the leaky roof meant there was pressure to get it fixed to prevent further damage. The stonework around the eaves also needed repairs to make it safe. Personally I was just...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM

  12. nige757 liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] In the Lune Gorge with the wonderful Howgills https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/

    A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg A4 60007 Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer copy.jpg nat press copy.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM

  13. nige757 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] Despite the overcast and chilly coditions LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley makes a fine sight and sound as it works the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' through Greenholme on the climb to Shap and onwards to Carlisle...

    Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 1 NP.jpg Cumbrian Mountaineer 60007 2 NP.jpg Mar 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM

  14. jnc liked Spitfire's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The key to any event is doing it well!

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM

  15. nige757 liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Passing Low House Farm, Catterlen between Penrith and Carlisle... [img]Sir Nigel Gresley at Low House Farm by Ian Cawthorne, on Flickr

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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