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Issue 961 out now: Network Rail seeks £5 million damages for Welsh petroleum spill and derailment

Issue 961 Published 26 August 2026 From this issue: Scottish Government to investigate direct sleeper links to Europe Regulator reaches decision on WCR application Brighter future for Brocklebank Line as unrestored engine could transfer to...

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5944 attached a file to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Boots No. 1 (Andrew Barclay 1984/1930) being charged up today by 7828 at Minehead today, while BBC Points West carried out some filming. 7802 and 9351 on service trains. Plenty of noise from the Manor but both were...

Chris M Jones replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

I think I'm correct in saying that the FSI does not take into account the use of steam locomotives but refers to the general conditions and relies on individual heritage railways making the correct decision depending upon their own local...

alts1985 liked jnc's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

For those who are not aficionados of Jo's 'GWSR Heritage' blog, there is a new post, Canopy lift completed, richly illustrated with copious images of the whole process (along with short bits on some siding relaying, and an initial investigation...

alts1985 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

The canopy is being lifted in at the moment: [ATTACH]

Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

there may be hope then! Matters are under regular review. Matt

Chris M Jones liked Steve's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

The Natural England fire severity index says you should be Ok by the weekend. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/328554206f114fc98c707bfc1b880cf7

Chris M Jones liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

it’s still tinder dry. Both Haulwen and L150 are good to go but they won’t be moving until we have more rain. Matt

Chris M Jones liked thb17's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

Thanks for the info Matt. I am praying for a healthy dose of rain, would that help, or is there another reason?

Chris M Jones liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

not looking hopeful at the moment sadly. Matt

Matt78 liked Steve's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

The Natural England fire severity index says you should be Ok by the weekend. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/328554206f114fc98c707bfc1b880cf7

Steve replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

The Natural England fire severity index says you should be Ok by the weekend. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/328554206f114fc98c707bfc1b880cf7