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  1. MellishR liked 5944's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    It is compared to half the Bluebell fleet!

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM

  2. MellishR liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Interesting definition of a "Giant"

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM

  3. MellishR liked andyjhatton's post in the thread Oil Firing.

    I think what they're trying to say is that the stays / rivets don't protrude into the firebox, so they aren't ablated by the hot flame and gasses. Not that there aren't crown stays at all.

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:27 PM

  4. Ben Jenden replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    This is the Giants of Steam thread...

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM

  5. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Not expecting any rain for quite a while then.:(

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM

  6. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Did I imagine it or was August originally a 2 steam service all month? Now appears to only be the 16th to the 20th.

    Jul 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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