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neildimmer replied to the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.

it was still at New Bridge NYMR on Tuesday when I passed

thegrimeater replied to the thread B12 8572.

First post on this thread in a while. I don't suppose anyone has a list of the coaches used on the original Wandering 1500 tour please?

Vendepac posted a new thread.

Help with Identity of cast iron plate

Help needed to identify the use of the plate (attached pic.).. I used to live 5 minutes from their site in Signal Works Road, Fazakerley, Liverpool and have several items with their name on. This one has stumped me so far.

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H Cloutt liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

I believe (although not 100% certain) that the smaller of the 2 (18a) is for farmers access. There is currently a temporary span at that location for the same purpose.

H Cloutt liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

Why are there two sets of bridge abutments may I ask?

H Cloutt replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

See the extract from Pheonix here which answers the question.

jnc liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

[ATTACH] The North London Tank with FO 3068, posed in Horsted Keynes station. This is planned to be part of the SteamLights displays for 2026, and I believe it will be positioned in the Down Yard. Picture from Bluebell Railway Facebook.

Mark Thompson replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

I believe (although not 100% certain) that the smaller of the 2 (18a) is for farmers access. There is currently a temporary span at that location for the same purpose.

jonathonag replied to the thread RTC 2026.

Timings are on Realtime, which suggest steam coming on at Carlisle for all three, including the Manchester start on 12th December.