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green five liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Fire Risk.
My own view is that the return of steam could be even further away than that, very sadly of course. Not only for when we get enough rain to make the lineside safe. But also the question of the water supply situation and what further restrictions...
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Fire Risk.
A lot of good points in there. To take the Bluebell as an example, we have something like 30 drivers, but only around half of them have diesel competence of some kind. Moreover, for the class 33 and class 201 that had generally lapsed at the...
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Fire Risk.
Yes indeed. Best not to forget that unique style, one off in the class, 2-10-2 South African Class 20 steam loco. Built in SA 1935 and converted to a condensing loco with a type CL condensing tender in 1950. Sadly scrapped in 1961 . It is said...
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:24 PM -
RailWest replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
In many cases this is similar to the examples of (say) people who move into a village and then complain about the noise from church bells. IMHO if the 'problem' existed before you bought your house and was either (a) already discernable or (b)...
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM -
The Gricing Owl liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Do not forget the Class 20, seemingly liked by so many.:)
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM -
Bikermike liked Spike's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
It certainly did, seen here approaching Stafford led by 20107.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Devonbelle liked Big Al's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Save coal and put it on the front. :)
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM -
Christopher125 liked Spike's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
It certainly did, seen here approaching Stafford led by 20107.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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brmp201 replied to the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
Yes. I believe it's section 32 on here - Ownership – Exmoor Associates
Aug 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM -
barnsley2857 liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Well they have been streaming past the house all morning with their trollies and boards since I got up at 08:30, so some do not think so. They may of course feel that is was later in the day. Good to hear for a Monday though which is normally a...
Aug 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM -
barnsley2857 liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
There is, of course, the law of diminishing returns. If, hypothetically, 50% of the available publicity effort reaches 90% of the target audience, and a further 50% is required to possibly reach the remaining 10%, is it more cost-effective to...
Aug 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM -
jnc liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Mark Its One P Way week in third week August The two P Way weeks in mid September Mike
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