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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
Unless there is some significant rain by then would Tornado be towed rods off from Darlington? Also there are also nature reserves and SSI's adjacent to the extension which must also be a worry. The SLL update in RH a couple of issues back was...
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM -
neildimmer replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.
Any idea what’s doing the SSE tomorrow please Thanks in advance
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
Home fleet confirmed so far West Country 34092 “City of Wells” Standard 4MT 80097 LYR “A Class” 52322 LYR 11456/752 “Pug” 11243 (Friday Only)
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM -
Bikermike replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Open and honest about what? I don't think the NMYR can be held responsible for people's perception of rain. My point is that a short shower of rain looks impressive, but changes nothing in terms of fire risk, but people may think it does. And...
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM -
JBTEvans liked 26D_M's post in the thread Fire Risk.
It was true from my time on the footplate [at ELR] that you were signed off for different traction types within the broad steam category. So you might be passed out for LMS/BR std but not GWR, LNER until further competence shown. Then there might...
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
JBTEvans liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Interesting to note on the Clan Line website, the diary dates have been updated to show the Pullman trips for 2027. After early May there are no trips with the Pullmans listed until end of September currently. I can only assume after the last few...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM -
Bikermike replied to the thread Fire Risk.
Becuase that principle is why steam locomotives are allowed on the main line. Imagine trying to present the safety case for a steam loco ab initio "so we put the large pressurised vessel on a really heavy chassis, fuel it with a very...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM -
MuzTrem replied to the thread The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
IIRC the track was extended from the Jubilee Clock through to the Sea Terminal in the 1960s, and passenger services were run right through for a few years, but were eventually cut back to the Jubilee Clock again. I have heard that this was...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:58 PM -
Britfoamer replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
Let the L&Y machines have a rest, bring in another couple of Southern machines and a GW pannier tank, and we could have a West Country themed event! Event let the hydraulics out if they repainted them green :D !
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM -
MuzTrem liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] Exciting news from the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway this weekend. Also we should have Welsh Pony visiting with some vintage carriages.
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
True; but the world is full of things that give people false impressions. Start with many (most?) politicians... Heck, advertising is an entire industry that has a major streak of 'giving people false impressions'. People need to get better at...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Regular readers will know that I am very critical of the NYMR's senior management, but I would like to stress that it is not a blanket criticism. I think the MPD staff under Piglet (and also the C & W, who he's also responsible for) and the PWay...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM -
The_Rail_WAy replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This is exactly the case and to not be running steam locos (except the special Tornado service) right in the summer holiday season as well is really poor. I live close to the line (Whitby end) a haven’t heard a steam engine for ages. MOST people...
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
