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Crawley Ben liked JBTEvans's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

7828 back in action today on driver experiences [MEDIA]

green five replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.

Could we see 6989 Wightwick Hall added to the gala lineup as it has been announced on her FB group that she is rostered for use on the railway for all of October.....

lynbarn posted a new thread.

The Dinting Railway Centre

Hi all, I have just been watching a couple of those urban explorer videos on YouTube, both at the old The Dinting Railway Centre as the subject. One of them was better in that he had also added some footage from when the centre was open....

Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK

bluetrain liked Jonnie's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

For those interested, 1001 is a Class 201 and has two English Electric 4SRKT Mark II engines, each developing 500hp. The Class 201s were built as a 6-car, so the unit is well within its capability as a 4-car train. The traction motors (EE507)...

Bikermike replied to the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

Snagging, modifications required in the light of testing etc. The problem with making your own engine is you can't send it back to the makers if you don't like it. I wonder where final paint comes in the completion?

26D_M replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

If I recall correctly, 2968 ran with 5110s tender in the 90s because there was a problem with the Fowler one which has subsequently been rectified. I'm sure @2968 will correct me or expand.

alastair liked johnofwessex's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.

Oldest son and I went today and on the Kingswear Castle Very nice it was too

green five replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

6989 Wightwick Hall added to the loco roster for October as the Hall returns to action after her boiler repairs. The loco is off for more filming duties in November.

Robin liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

As I said in #3353 I was involved in trying for a main line return in 2003 so it's been twenty-three years. As to capabilities, she's stronger than a Black Five (as were the Horwich Crabs). 'The Chester Chuffer' on 3 December 1997 loaded to...