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5944 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Photographing steam in the Karoo.
The extended caption that will go with this photo in my South African steam loco memoirs book is below. 22 April 1985 and 25NC 3436 ‘Molly’ looked and sounded in superb condition flat out storming past Kalkbult on the 19 coach afternoon stopping...
Jul 1, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Diamond Gaz liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We used to stop at Farwath several times a week to take the lady who lived at the farm there to and from Pickering. She didn’t drive and used to make besom brooms which she sold in the market. All part of a service long gone.
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The Dainton Banker liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Sadly, we're well aware of that one. Not only faster than the average human but, on one occasion, faster than the combine harvester he was driving, too. That was a long time ago, and fortunately the driver managed to get out. We are really keen...
Jul 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
It is critical. We have a duty not only to our customers, but to our neighbours, too. Farms right along the line have crops in tinder dry fields right now. In one area, we have flax planted right next to the line. I am told that if that were to...
Jul 1, 2026 at 3:58 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Breva's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
The first update to the BYVRT blog has just been posted: https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com/2026/06/first-update.html Enjoy :)
Jul 1, 2026 at 3:56 AM -
Hawkeye28 replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Richard, Is there a case for resurrecting SOBT 4035, currently only an underframe? SOBTs 4008, 4036 and 4035 have arrived at the Bluebell over the years and stripped for spares. Indeed, you commented that 4035 had framing of a larger cross...
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:08 AM -
Hawkeye28 liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
As SECR 65 said, we would prefer to keep 4227 as original when restored; the Mid Hants have one as well, with the Coupe Compartment, but theirs is stripped out to provide wheelchair access. The current thinking is to use our second RMB in the...
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM -
silversteellady liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
A lot of chat in many threads about the need for steam, but talking to people at Oswestry today, it seems that the CHR Pacer Gala was very successful and attracted people from quite a distance (at least 1 from Deal in Kent). It takes all sorts I...
Jul 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM -
silversteellady liked theonlyadsrulz's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
An excellent copp and will look forward to seeing it at the valley! There are photos of it at the West Somerset in May 1998, so this may well be the last time it went elsewhere. Either way still getting on for 30 years! [IMG] Image from...
Jul 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM -
Kje7812 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
11th September sold out, 16th October added.
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:48 PM -
Paul42 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Sadly, we're well aware of that one. Not only faster than the average human but, on one occasion, faster than the combine harvester he was driving, too. That was a long time ago, and fortunately the driver managed to get out. We are really keen...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
My suggestion was based around the "Whitby problem". The only short term fix to that is hiring certified locos but I fully understand that might not be viable. In which case the "Whitby problem" resolves itself, to the commercial detriment of the...
Jun 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM
