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Devonbelle replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Thanks for the gen on Super Bagnall Victor, looking forward to Fridays Gala and travelling behind Victor and the Hunslet Saddle Tank. Liked the website for advance ticket purchase, was very straightforward, and being able to interpose where to...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Didcot: Heritage in Motion Gala 23-25 May.
1466 had paperwork issues in September which was completed and the loco returned to traffic for Christmas services however was failed again earlier in the year with issues with leaking rivets in the firebox. Boiler has been lifted out a month or...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM -
Devonbelle liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
The Spring Steam Spectacular is the last chance to see / travel behind Victor on the WSR for the foreseeable future.
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM -
Devonbelle liked Barrie Childs's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
You need bus stop named Bishops Lydeard Lethbridge Arms. The stop is actually south of the pub, just off the A358 on the opposite side of that road to WSR. Use adjacent underpass to walk short distance to platform. Here's Friday's bus...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM -
Devonbelle liked Bail5029's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Interesting comments. I'll say we have intentionally put the shuttles and shunting demos at Minehead to keep that end of the line busy! Monday in fairness changes that a little but that was to try something different with the banking. Timing has...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM -
Breva replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We did that with the GWSR plc, and a majority of shareholders voted for it (!!!). The room was against, then the proxies came out :-( Since then, I've not been so keen to attend the AGMs, what is the point? The absent shareholders always seem to...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM -
Spamcan81 liked Dan Hamblin's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
A few years back at an AGM I was discussing with another life member whether a nominal £5 payment should be made for things like galas. Very much in favour but I get the sense it's all or nothing with this approach, which probably a lot easier to...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The answer is "with difficulty", because the Articles are written to make it difficult to campaign for Trustees, while the legal route through calling EGMs etc. is challenging (see previous discussions about NYMR, WSR and L&B for examples), takes...
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM -
Chris86 replied to the thread Didcot: Heritage in Motion Gala 23-25 May.
I'm pretty sure I have seen a recent picture in the lifting shop awaiting a boiler lift?
Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM -
45698Mars liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
And passing Stokesay and accelerating away from the Craven Arms water stop. [ATTACH]
Apr 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
That'll be something lovely to look at for Northern Belle passengers during a goods loop stop.
Apr 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
And passing Stokesay and accelerating away from the Craven Arms water stop. [ATTACH]
Apr 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Oswald T Wistle liked ragl's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Two blue Pacifics in two days.................. 60532 surging past Stapleton with The Welsh Marches Express........... [ATTACH] Cheerz, Alan
Apr 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
