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Kirk Oswald replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's a shame as it's a very interesting vehicle, though I do wonder if it is suitable for the NYMR. Geographically speaking it's very much in keeping but visitors to the line mostly come to enjoy steam and expect it to be provided. It also...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM -
Tom02 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Unsure what set the 33s were on yesterday but the steam is using the full Mark 1 set today. The other set is seemly being shunted around this morning at Swanage.
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:31 AM -
ykin01 replied to the thread Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.
Presumably, that means the two yards will be "cut off" from each other again? Wondered if the points they've put in could remain to enable stock moves across the yards (obviously planned and agreed with NR).
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM -
ykin01 replied to the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.
Some excellent photos there! Glad you enjoyed your visit - believe both days were record breakers in regards to visitor numbers at an Easter Event! :)
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM -
ykin01 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.
Very enjoyable visit to the Middy on Easter Monday to say farewell to Illingworth/Mitchell and hello to May. Pleased to see the place so busy. Some photos from the day. [img]2026-04-06 MITCHELL HC 0-6-0ST 1208/1916 MID SUFFOLK 11 by KING COBRA...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM -
Spamcan81 replied to the thread The Borders line is back.
But the closure of the Waverley route was signed off by a Labour transport minister. a member of a party who campaigned on “no more major rail closures”.
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM -
26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
The WC statement appears to have been reissued today https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/news/the-jacobite-2026-season-update It doesn't now mention "reaching an agreement with ORR" but does say "we .... are going to install Central Door Locking...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM -
47406 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Please note that due to a fault, the Autocar services will not run today. It had previously missed some services at Weardale due to a fault, so not sure why they are pining their hopes on this again this season.
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM -
Wozzy18 attached a file to the thread Sandringham New Build.
No, what you can see is the jig built to mimic the rear section of the frames that was constructed especially to allow more accurate fabrication of the whole cab, particularly the graceful curved section that you can see. I hope the photo below...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM
