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  1. The Dainton Banker liked Johnb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...

    560 Fenchurch approaching Horstead Keynes 14-04-26.jpg _DSC4946.jpg _DSC4956.jpg _DSC4989.jpg _DSC5026.jpg _DSC5026m-2.jpg _DSC4925.jpg Apr 16, 2026 at 3:12 AM

  2. The Dainton Banker liked Nick C's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Never, ever, scan a QR code to lay for anything. It's one of the most common scams going...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM

  3. The Dainton Banker liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    It seems utterly ridiculous. J̌just to park at bloody car at a provincial railway station. Perhaps better to just park the car, and then ignore any follow-ups as being "sorry, I'm not on line". Personally, I'm sick of these functions which are...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM

  4. silversteellady liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Thanks for the insight into the 'personalities' of 5197 and 6046 - very interesting to note and it will add to the appreciation when next travelling behind or filming these magnificent locos. Well done to all involved in the railway's...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:39 AM

  5. The Dainton Banker liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Hey, that's our railway you're talking about there! I think it's accepted wisdom that the line was built quickly, and on the cheap. Combined with the particular local geology and geography, and lack of understanding at the time of construction,...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM

  6. The Dainton Banker liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Thanks for the insight into the 'personalities' of 5197 and 6046 - very interesting to note and it will add to the appreciation when next travelling behind or filming these magnificent locos. Well done to all involved in the railway's...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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