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  1. RLinkinS liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    [ATTACH] Under a threatening sky, with a strong strong cold wind blowing SR BoB class No.34067 'Tangmere' heads today's 'Dalesman' 1Z42 away from Ribblehead Station and onwards to Carlisle with Mick Kelly driving and Rob Russell on the shovel...

    Dalesman 34067 1 NP.jpg Dalesman 34067 2 NP.jpg Jul 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM

  2. banburysaint liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I'd suggest that the real risk of taxation coming will depend on whether it comes to be seen as a potential alternative to diesel (or diesel-like mixes) for road or domestic heating use. I don't think use as fuel just for steam locomotives is...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM

  3. RLinkinS liked mdewell's post in the thread PYRONAUT - 93 year old fire float.

    The 93 year-old fire float 'PYRONAUT', one of the working exhibits at M Shed, was called back into action on Friday 26th June 2026 to help cool down the large swing bridge at Cumberland Basin. The extreme heat wave has been causing the bridge...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM

  4. RLinkinS liked timmydunn's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    Another Collection X gem has appeared out in the open! It's the Borsig, "Sotillos", late of the Sabero Railway. In related news - and full disclosure - I have recently joined the Vale of Rheidol Railway company (part time, it's a 6 hour commute)...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM

  5. Aberdare liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    No idea on what 2253 burns. But an article in one of the mags about the VOR said it cost twice as much for a return trip with the one converted to oil, as a coal powered trip. The cost being "offset" by the reduced fire risk.

    Jul 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM

  6. Chris M Jones replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Well done the loco crew and guard

    Jul 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM

  7. Chris M Jones liked NeilL's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    L150 in the heat today [ATTACH]

    P7080081 (2).jpg Jul 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM

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

    Fingers crossed all goes well tomorrow. The path for the rescheduled run hasn't been entered in RTT yet. Does the railway have a plan b in case the 4-vep doesn't make it there as they will be short of a carriage set for the gala. The Class 56,...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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