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The Dainton Banker replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Delighted to see this. It is produced by our own @Breva who does such a sterling job blogging for the GWSR which, in turn, has generated much support for the Broadway extension and rebuild.
Jun 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM -
Fred Kerr liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
I've uploaded a video of some of the highlights of the day should anyone have a few minutes to waste :) It doesn't cover very much as I was too busy enjoying myself, and we were asked not to video or photograph in the workshops. [MEDIA]
Jun 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM -
Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread 76079.
Funny the details that some people notice and others don't. For me the give away that this isnt the real 76001 isnt the cab but the Southern lamp brackets on the smokebox door. I believe that this is because 76079 had its last overhaul down south...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM -
Mick45305 liked henrywinskill's post in the thread 76079.
Any excuse to post a pic of 76001 on the moor.[ATTACH]
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread 76079.
Nice picture there John. I was working there over that weekend and was the afternoon guard when the loco worked back to Mallaig that day, having turned during the lunch layover at F ort William. Here is the train standing in Lochailort station...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread 76079.
76079 went first to Fort William in 2004 for a private charter over the late May Bank Holiday and then ran a public train the day after. As John says it was then at Fort William in 2008 during the photo charter. On both visits it masqueraded as...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM -
Mick45305 liked Johnb's post in the thread 76079.
76079 did go up to the WHL in 2008, renumbered as Fort William’s 76001 it took part in the photo charters. It wasn’t a lot of use on the Jacobite as it was restricted to hauling six coaches on the Mallaig Road [ATTACH]
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Mick45305 liked D1004's post in the thread 76079.
Thanks v much for the info. My notes say that I had 63395 from Pickering to Grosmont and 76079 from Grosmont to Whitby on 22 April 23 so that sounds like it may well have been it’s v last trip. And I attach a pic at Whitby taken on that day....
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Mick45305 liked Big Al's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
That post is so open and helpful. And on the 'other' side of the debate I think that enthusiasts/travellers also need to recognise that creative and dynamic pricing is sensible. It's what happens on the big railway all the time.
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM -
Mick45305 liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I understand that. Please speak with the Train Manager (whom I have briefed) on the train and we will sort you out In the current market place we need to shift. We have several loyal pax who kindly travel time and time again. They receive direct...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM -
Mick45305 liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
A nice thought but it doesn't really make sense. Note too that the WCR Jacobite website advertises "heritage Mk2 coaches". If I had a nice shiny rake of CDL fitted Mk1's then why would I send it to work with air brake fitted locos in Scotland...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Expecting 1st Guest Loco to go live during the week at some stage. Home Fleet - 813, 7714, 4150, 4930, 13268, 75069. 1450 not committed to using till we know more about repairs and timescales.
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM -
Paul42 liked Breva's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
EA will no longer be active, but the company will continue to exist legally for a while, as things are wound down. The B&YVRT will now do the land purchases, and more that EA could not do. We had a shareholder's meeting, and the vote to transfer...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.
Even if the T1 successfully broke the record, for 99.9% of the world it will all be a bit "meh". A bit like the efforts people spend with old Grumman Bearcats and Sea Furies, going to Reno to try and become the fastest ever piston-engined...
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM -
Paul42 liked goldfish's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.
No one will care about a new speed record, any more than they’d care about a formula 1 car made of Bakelite. It’s an arms race no one is competing in, a curiosity and little more. Mallard is an emblem of much more than a number. Simon
Jun 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
