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  1. Russ Bulley posted a new thread.

    Boiler tubes

    There are reportedly numerous cases of premature tube failures, especially on traction engines. Any advice on current tube standards and suppliers in the UK?

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    Forum: Steam Traction

    Oct 30, 2026 at 6:47 AM

  2. Russ Bulley liked jamesd's post in the thread German Steam in Revenue Goods Service | Plandampf.

    I subscribe to you on youtube and these videos are up to your usual standard! Is there a website that lists German mainline steam trips? I really want to get over there and try some of the mainline steam having visited the narrow gauge a few times.

    Oct 30, 2026 at 6:40 AM

  3. lynbarn liked MuzTrem's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    Alas, financial constraints prevent me from attending the Festival this year :( Hopefully I might go at the end of the season when flights/hotels might be a bit cheaper. I'm still anxious to catch Cale before she goes out of ticket!

    Oct 30, 2026 at 5:39 AM

  4. Bluenosejohn liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    October Engineering update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-oct26.html

    Oct 30, 2026 at 2:44 AM

  5. 5944 posted a new thread.

    SBB 125 - Switzerland 2027

    https://company.sbb.ch/de/unternehmen/125-jahre/erlebnisse/sbb-railshow.html First details appearing of an event at Limmattal yard, about 10 miles west of Zürich, 29th and 30th May 2027. Couple of parades of rolling stock each day in the yards,...

    Forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways

    Oct 30, 2026 at 12:18 AM

  6. The Dainton Banker liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The idea of the NYMR doing dynamic pricing is suicidal and could only come from a mind wildly out of touch with reality. Heritage railways need a set price point per journey. Offer specific discounts for low traffic weeks or for the last return...

    Oct 30, 2026 at 12:01 AM

  7. The Dainton Banker liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Ha - do not necessarily disagree....but I have to live and work here so will say no more.... From the POV of the Parish Council and many of the residents that they represent, we are a very-much-unwanted intrusion into their peace, which is what...

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:47 PM

  8. The Dainton Banker liked MuzTrem's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    I'm sure a lot of the objections are just prejudice. People hear the word 'railway' and they immediately assume noise, smoke etc. Hopefully, taking baby steps will gradually break down the resistance. People will see the extended railway, realise...

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:45 PM

  9. 26D_M liked jonathonag's post in the thread RTC Great Britain: 24/4/27 to 1/5/27.

    In theory, considering the price of the tour, a second steam locomotive could be justified to accompany on the Stranraer and Leven/Tweedbank days to ensure full steam haulage throughout without adding much difficulty. But that's looking at how...

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:45 PM

  10. The Dainton Banker liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Tom - agree (and with other comments on here). However, we have already been delayed by a couple of years on this one, and, frankly, many of us might not be around (or at least reasonably healthy and compos mentis) to see and enjoy it if that...

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:44 PM

  11. Mick45305 liked Ryanbux93's post in the thread RTC 2027.

    Wonder if the Buxton Spa listed will be the 8F in memorial to the rail crash at Chapel en le Frith which will be 70 years since it happened

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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