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  1. Jark91 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    Thank you! Yes, 2027 marks 30 years since the Spa Valley Railway reopened to Groombridge on 23rd August 1997. High Rocks followed in August 1998, Birchden Junction in June 2004 and finally Eridge on 25th March 2011. It’s quite remarkable to look...

    Nov 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM

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

    Bit of a daft question but is it not a bit strange to have a gala featuring both an 8F and a 9F as well as a tanker freight service yet use neither for this work - largely a Class 14 instead?

    Nov 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM

  3. Pete Thornhill attached a file to the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.

    Yes, Hunslet no.3825 was turned out in LNER black as 8009 at the North Norfolk Railway in the late 90s early 00s. Not my photo but - [ATTACH]

    IMG_9505.jpeg Nov 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  4. Stinch liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    It’s finally finished! after a few weeks delay the diesels are now under cover. many thanks to those who have donated from this forum. There have been some large donations from some people. Photos here https://gofund.me/727352aca

    Nov 13, 2026 at 11:43 PM

  5. Chris86 replied to the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.

    Great news. There seems to have been lots of pseudo J94s turned out over the years (and now the real deal......) have any of them been turned out in LNER liveries? I can't recall any? Chris

    Nov 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM

  6. Steve liked Rander's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    October NELPG news update re 62005 - Boiler hydraulic test was due to take place last week Boiler due into frames late-Nov/early-Dec By late-Jan, loco due to be steaming around yard at 10A Mid-March, test run from Carnforth to Keighley to appear...

    Nov 13, 2026 at 11:03 PM

  7. Charles Parry liked mdewell's post in the thread SS United States.

    The water in the swimming pool would have spilled out. ;) :D

    Nov 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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