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silversteellady liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
A lot of chat in many threads about the need for steam, but talking to people at Oswestry today, it seems that the CHR Pacer Gala was very successful and attracted people from quite a distance (at least 1 from Deal in Kent). It takes all sorts I...
Jul 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM -
silversteellady liked theonlyadsrulz's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
An excellent copp and will look forward to seeing it at the valley! There are photos of it at the West Somerset in May 1998, so this may well be the last time it went elsewhere. Either way still getting on for 30 years! [IMG] Image from...
Jul 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM -
Kje7812 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
11th September sold out, 16th October added.
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:48 PM -
Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Sadly, we're well aware of that one. Not only faster than the average human but, on one occasion, faster than the combine harvester he was driving, too. That was a long time ago, and fortunately the driver managed to get out. We are really keen...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
My suggestion was based around the "Whitby problem". The only short term fix to that is hiring certified locos but I fully understand that might not be viable. In which case the "Whitby problem" resolves itself, to the commercial detriment of the...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
26D_M liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Probably, but can they afford not to? They're always very short of locos for most of the season. The whole of the diesel fleet was out today, and other than no. 29 and Lucie, it seems 44806 is currently the only fully operational steam loco....
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
26D_M liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
37688 was being operated by LSL but isn't any longer, hence the long term hire to NYMR.
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
Paul42 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
As SECR 65 said, we would prefer to keep 4227 as original when restored; the Mid Hants have one as well, with the Coupe Compartment, but theirs is stripped out to provide wheelchair access. The current thinking is to use our second RMB in the...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Paul42 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Yes, 25728 is in need of work - it had the structural pillars done when it first arrived 30 years ago, and cosmetic work, but needs more now. As our last remaining SK, it's considered an important vehicle in heritage terms, and the company are...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
ilvaporista liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Photographing steam in the Karoo.
The extended caption that will go with this photo in my South African steam loco memoirs book is below. 22 April 1985 and 25NC 3436 ‘Molly’ looked and sounded in superb condition flat out storming past Kalkbult on the 19 coach afternoon stopping...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We used to stop at Farwath several times a week to take the lady who lived at the farm there to and from Pickering. She didn’t drive and used to make besom brooms which she sold in the market. All part of a service long gone.
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
A1X 32670 liked Breva's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
The first update to the BYVRT blog has just been posted: https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com/2026/06/first-update.html Enjoy :)
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
A1X 32670 liked Breva's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
As you may know, the shareholders of Exmoor Associates, the little company that is buying back the trackbed pieces of the Lynton & Barnstaple railway below Wistlandpound reservoir, recently voted to transfer the company's assets to the Barnstaple...
Jun 30, 2026 at 10:59 PM -
35B liked Ian Monkton's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes, something has happened! A few years ago weight restrictions were introduced due to rail wear. Those rails have now been replaced so larger locos can run again.
Jun 30, 2026 at 10:56 PM
