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Sheff liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
A pleasant day in the Sussex countryside on Sunday. 2999 sounded and looked good, even if a tad out of place on green Mk.1 stock. 65 on the vintage set was very nice. [img]2026-04-19 GWR SAINT 4-6-0 2999 HORSTED HOUSE FARM - BLUEBELL RLY 040 by...
May 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM -
Sheff liked Johnb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
May 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Jupiter replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I don't seem to be able to find any link to a relevant planning application on the Dorset Council website. Can anyone shed any light or provide a link please? It should all be public domain information, no?
May 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM -
H Cloutt replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Thanks for the clarification. There is an update from Alasdair Stewart in Phoenix 115 - the supporters association Magazine.
May 5, 2026 at 9:55 AM -
H Cloutt replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Looking at the Pictures - I believe that the passing loop is to the west of Bridge 24 on the way to Salehurst Halt.
May 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM -
Western Venturer replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Mayflower on the English Riviera Express.. [MEDIA]
May 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM -
hyboy liked UP13's post in the thread News from The Talyllyn.
Indeed. Arguably the railway and the preservation movement as a whole may have struggled to get off the ground without Awdry. I didn't realise until I visited the excellent narrow gauge museum, that Tom Rolt recognised the value of Awdry as...
May 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM -
hyboy liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
From WSR FB page Unfortunately due to a small issue with the grate on 7802 Bradley Manor, this loco will not operate it's booked diagram today. Spare engine 7828 Odney Manor will work her diagram today. On Monday, the 0843 service from Bishops...
May 5, 2026 at 9:25 AM -
William Fletcher liked I. Cooper's post in the thread News from The Talyllyn.
I seem to recognise that view approaching Rhydy... <belated wave hello> Whilst you went to Wharf for Sunday lunch, I ventured further up the line to Quarry, then AberG for my lunch: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 5, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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35B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I've now received the papers, and am digesting them. At a first glance, they appear a reasonable analysis of a current problem, and put forward some logical proposals. They also avoid plunging head first into the NYMR pattern. As a member, I'm...
May 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
