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Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Looks like passenger departures are 10:30 / 1:00 / 3:00 from Sheffield Park and an hour later from East Grinstead. (Class 33) ED departs Horsted Keynes at 11:30 with brake van, arrives SP at 11:45 Fenchurch off shed at 11:30 to await arrival...
Aug 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM -
Jimc replied to the thread BR Double blastpipes.
By the end of their lives the Dean Goods had received many upgrades, and IIRC I've seen a drawing suggesting the draughting was last changed in the late 30s or early 40s, so it was probably Swindon state of the art for that period, and very...
Aug 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM -
dan.lank liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A few of my own, taken about half an hour ago. Poor light, but enough to see the status quo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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45045 replied to the thread Oil Firing.
Thanks to everyone for the replies on the ignition system. I have seen old industrial burners lit that way, but now the modern standard for the industrial burners seems to favour systems that are seen as being safer for the operators due to...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM -
A1X 32670 replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Morning. What is the timetable in operation today? Is it as on the PTI page or reduced to a one set operation? does anyone know the timings for the collection of the brake van?
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:44 AM -
Big Al liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
When 950 came to the Bluebell it was purely for storage, as part of the deal that brought in the owner's O1 loco. It was already in a terrible state by then, with the steel underframe and bogies corroded to paper thickness in places. However...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:36 AM -
H Cloutt liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A few of my own, taken about half an hour ago. Poor light, but enough to see the status quo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Spitfire liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
When 950 came to the Bluebell it was purely for storage, as part of the deal that brought in the owner's O1 loco. It was already in a terrible state by then, with the steel underframe and bogies corroded to paper thickness in places. However...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM -
Spitfire liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A few of my own, taken about half an hour ago. Poor light, but enough to see the status quo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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banburysaint liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
When 950 came to the Bluebell it was purely for storage, as part of the deal that brought in the owner's O1 loco. It was already in a terrible state by then, with the steel underframe and bogies corroded to paper thickness in places. However...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM -
SECR 65 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
When 950 came to the Bluebell it was purely for storage, as part of the deal that brought in the owner's O1 loco. It was already in a terrible state by then, with the steel underframe and bogies corroded to paper thickness in places. However...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:09 AM -
SECR 65 liked Zoomeg's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Enjoyed a trip down the line (first time in 2 years) behind 33108, a sort of "what if?" having done many LB-EG 33s in the 80s. Don't think many of the other pax on board seemed disappointed.
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:08 AM -
Haighie liked evilswans's post in the thread Roxley Models.
Hope we are keeping well I sat down a few weeks with the legends David and El to have a little chat. A really wholesome and enjoyable chat. Thank you both for giving up your time, I massively appreciate it Meeting the Legends Behind Roxley...
Aug 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM
