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  1. The Dainton Banker liked beavis's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    May 2nd 2026. Something Different at Toddington.[ATTACH]

    IMG_20260502_120804752_HDR.jpg May 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM
  2. The Dainton Banker liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.

    Me too! But it can only grow with more volunteers. We've had a good influx in engineering and operations in recent years to the point where it looks like the engineers might be able to get back on with engineering! The railway has struggled...

    May 3, 2026 at 12:47 AM
  3. jnc liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    The “new” section to Leek is only utilised for Borders Explorer days in 2026. Until we upgrade the overall infrastructure we are restricted with operating practices, but also we are still waiting for the Barnfield redevelopment to catch up with...

    May 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
  4. jnc liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Echoes of 1997 when we had the same issues. Took nearly a year to get the license having cleared the area of reptiles. Buy the time we were laying track they were back and didn't seem bothered by us or the trains. Nature is quite resilient.

    May 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM
  5. jnc liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Normal survives resume. Including the lost post at: https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/

    May 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM
  6. jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The NYMR is, and always has been, a wonderful railway but it needs restoring back to the wonderful heritage railway it had become, and then some building up beyond to take it to the next level - but that requires a management team that...

    May 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM
  7. lil Bear liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Booked on the 30th May one with my brother, a belated 70th birthday present from him to me. Looking forward to it :)

    May 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
  8. lil Bear replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    The “new” section to Leek is only utilised for Borders Explorer days in 2026. Until we upgrade the overall infrastructure we are restricted with operating practices, but also we are still waiting for the Barnfield redevelopment to catch up with...

    May 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
  9. Daddsie71b replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Echoes of 1997 when we had the same issues. Took nearly a year to get the license having cleared the area of reptiles. Buy the time we were laying track they were back and didn't seem bothered by us or the trains. Nature is quite resilient.

    May 2, 2026 at 11:46 PM
  10. James McLeish liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    [MEDIA] Here's my footage of 34070 Manston, 6880 Betton Grange and GWR Railcar 22 in action today at the GWSR. I hope you enjoy it.

    May 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
  11. James McLeish replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Popped down today to make the most of the nice weather and see No.22 out and about on the line, along with 6880 and newly arrived 34070 getting her first runs in ahead of the gala in a few weeks. [MEDIA]

    May 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
  12. burnham-t liked Miff's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    It’s back: https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/04/passing-loop.html?m=1

    May 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
  13. Mick45305 liked GBoreham's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Footage of 5043 at speed on the return between Waverton and Tattenhall, along with the HST half an hour earlier. [MEDIA]

    May 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
  14. silversteellady liked beavis's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    May 2nd 2026. Something Different at Toddington.[ATTACH]

    IMG_20260502_120804752_HDR.jpg May 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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