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ykin01 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The last time I drove a train over Broom Lane Bridge at 25mph was in 2017 when the speed restriction came into force. It was certainly a real privilege to be the first to drive 31430 over our brand new bridge at 25mph this evening! Chris...
Apr 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM -
GW 5972 replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Traveled today in coach B (5229). Slightly tighter than normal but having opening toplights and being able to hear ( and smell )the loco is well worth it.Superb performance from Eddystone all day.
Apr 18, 2026 at 6:28 PM -
Paul Grant replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My heart hurts for the Churnet Valley. These sort of incidents can be broadcasted within minutes of what happened. No time for the heat to come out of the sting of the incident before it appears online.
Apr 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
ghost liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We (or at least, I) don't know what is included in the quoted £250K. It may well include the hire of the scaffolding and propping until it is no longer required and not just the installation. If I was costing up the works, I'd have certainly...
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Googling indicates it's been shut since Christmas 2022 but it could be later.
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Apparently we are all desperate to pay by contactless so TFL have imposed their own rules as the supplier of the system. Another example (if needed) of beware of what you wish for.
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM -
decauville1126 liked KristianGWR's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
[MEDIA] A couple of shots of Wednesday's run to Bath, filmed at Savernake and Greenbridge (Swindon). If you give it a watch, I hope you enjoy it :)
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM -
burnham-t replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
On the 16.50 from Hastings to Tonbridge and just passed the Hastings diesel units returning from Robertsbridge to St Leonard's. A well attended event and a lot of people seemed to be getting off mainline trains at Robertsbridge which must be a...
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:25 PM -
Sheff liked Kje7812's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It definitely looked shut at the Steam Gala.
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM -
Sheff liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think this has been mooted many moons ago and, as you pointed out in your earlier post, the KWVR is a fine example of how otherwise unused assets can be put to use earning money rather than wasting it. Grosmont itself has a splendid success...
Apr 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM -
Sheff attached a file to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CdGDxR8k8/ Loco is fresh out of overhaul, possibly first public service. Single coach, so either a shunt or rest of stock has been pulled back? Rail Support Services in attendance, so not a ‘DIY’ recovery job....
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Sheff liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Video here... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CdGDxR8k8/ For anyone who doesn't use FB, rear (leading) bogie of tender looks to have come away from the frame, or has been removed by the rerailing crew. All six driving wheels appear to be in...
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM -
free2grice liked Cuckoo Line's post in the thread East Somerset Railway.
Just visited the ESR today. What a lovely attitude, customer focused, friendly and helpful plus a nice steam ride. Seemed a good turn out for a normal running day but on second train staff soon made room on the dining coaches (which werent being...
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM -
staffordian replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Video here... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CdGDxR8k8/ For anyone who doesn't use FB, rear (leading) bogie of tender looks to have come away from the frame, or has been removed by the rerailing crew. All six driving wheels appear to be in...
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
I really would like to have a ride over the "new section" although that maybe unlikely the way I am currently. But looking at the website the ticketing is confusing. On the ticket page it says " Public Train Service Join us one of our 2 return...
Apr 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
