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  1. MellishR liked ghost's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    No credit, but there's always blame to be shared out... :D

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM

  2. MellishR liked KHARDS's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Thanks Tom. That was exactly the point I was making. Or trying to make. I knew a loco owner who did most of the overhaul himself, but wasn't a driver and almost lost interest when it worked. Some people are happy sleeping in a support coach...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:15 PM

  3. MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    I think the point being made isn't necessarily about age per se. Rather, in a group like that, there will inevitably be some people who are primarily interested in the restoration / mechanical side, and some primarily in the operational side; and...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:15 PM

  4. jnc liked Rail Ranger's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.

    Thanks Crantock. I think the concrete display shed may have been moved to Ingrow, where it now contains a museum.

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:10 PM

  5. brennan replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    For £14.95 you can find out.

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:08 PM

  6. jnc liked JBTEvans's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Went along to the Diesels at 65 event on Sunday, so glad this event took place as I was disappointed to miss the Hymek celebration last year due to other commitments. The railway was busy for not quite a full gala event and lots of families...

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  7. Rander liked KHARDS's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Thanks Tom. That was exactly the point I was making. Or trying to make. I knew a loco owner who did most of the overhaul himself, but wasn't a driver and almost lost interest when it worked. Some people are happy sleeping in a support coach...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM

  8. Rander liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    I think the point being made isn't necessarily about age per se. Rather, in a group like that, there will inevitably be some people who are primarily interested in the restoration / mechanical side, and some primarily in the operational side; and...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 2:05 PM

  9. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    We had a good meeting today with three Mid Hants wagon team members. They spent time with us at Rothley and also with the Quorn Wagon and Wagon team. [ATTACH]

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  10. The Gricing Owl liked johnofwessex's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    I can think of a lot worse things to buy in a panic than Can Pac.................

    Aug 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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