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mike1522 liked Alex Productions's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Tangmere from what I've seen is the only mainline loco that people appear to moan about (well aside a lot of people consistent moans about Scotsman). Unfortunately Tangmere has gained such a reputation in past years for breaking down and the...
May 14, 2026 at 2:39 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Work on the M7 moving along swiftly at Weybourne. <BJ> NNR Engineering Works Updates ''Last look at LSWR M7 30053 at Weybourne. The final items of work in the contract are being completed ready for a return to Swanage next week'' [IMG] [IMG]
May 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
Not long now! Plan is for 46447 to return over the late May Bank Holiday, running alongside one of the Prairies and the resident class 108.[IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
May 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked GWJ's post in the thread Helston Railway.
I finally made it to Helston at the end of April. Very friendly volunteers and progress is clearly being made with Helston in sight from Truthall Halt. Good to see that progress is being made with clearance work and sleeper laying taking place.
May 14, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Glyn Valley.
I was in the area a few weekends ago and had a good nose about, there’s a lot going on at chirk I noticed so thought I would drop some images from their page for those who wish to avail themselves. Quite an exciting little railway: The pile of...
May 14, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread Dean Forest Railway.
Latest news from The DFR. <BJ> ''New Owners for Wilbert and Warrior. The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) has announced that two of its locomotives, no. 3806 ‘Wilbert’ and no. 3823 ‘Warrior’, have passed into new ownership. ‘Wilbert’ is now wholly...
May 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Thompson1706's post in the thread 76079.
While starting to strip the loco at Steamport we found that the bevel gears in the reverser weren't mating properly, this must have been a problem when in B.R. ownership. Bob Maxwell re-machined them & they were perfect after that. The main thing...
May 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread 76079.
Latest update from the Strathspey Railway. <BJ> [IMG] A New Chapter Begins at the Strathspey Railway [IMG] ''We are delighted to announce that the Strathspey Railway has purchased BR Standard Class 4MT No. 76079 from the North Yorkshire Moors...
May 14, 2026 at 2:08 AM
