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OldSchoolTrains2 replied to the thread 30075 at Plym Valley Railway.
Would be a shame if so - though I'm sure there'd be a logical reason if that is the case. I'm purely thinking of the point of view of the Plym Valley being one of the smaller/relative low profile lines and that it would probably benefit from the...
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM -
OldSchoolTrains2 replied to the thread Gartell Light Railway.
I'd heard from relatives who live nearby and know some of the people involved in the line that this might be on the cards, but they're surprised it's happening as soon as the end of the current season. I grew up very close to the line and one...
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM -
3ABescot liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] A blast from the chime whistle---first sight under the occupation bridge and then the steady climb to the summit at Blea Moor a magical few minutes in the northern fells. Taken from behind the fence not on railway land.
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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3ABescot liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
60532 Seen from high above Helwith Bridge by kind permission of the landowner. [MEDIA]
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM -
OldSchoolTrains2 replied to the thread Nene Valley Railway.
For me, the international engines have always been the NVR's USP. I remember being so excited to go there as a kid for the first time in a half term in maybe 1989, seeing something strange and black approaching wherever we were getting on and...
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM -
OldSchoolTrains2 replied to the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.
Intrigued to see if that prompts a wider diagram rewrite as the 07 was mainly due to top and tail one of the local sets on Bridgnorth-Hampton Loade shuttles with Holly Bank No.3, and that seems an unlikely turn for something Warship sized to end...
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
dublo6231 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] Under threatening skies LNER Peppercorn A2 class No. 60532 'Blue Peter' makes a fine sight and sound as it works todays 'Fellsman' through Dent Station towards Garsdale and on to Carlisle [ATTACH] With the long awaited forecast of...
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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dublo6231 liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] A blast from the chime whistle---first sight under the occupation bridge and then the steady climb to the summit at Blea Moor a magical few minutes in the northern fells. Taken from behind the fence not on railway land.
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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dublo6231 liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I was discussing the whistle today with a friend and it is believed to be from New Zealand, acquired by Geoff Drury. Today's job at Lazonby: [img] Blue Peter at Lazonby ...and Angerholme: [img] Blue Peter at Angerholme
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM -
lynbarn liked A1X 32670's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
All will be revealed next week, though we do know where we will be track laying as we have a plan!!. Mind you not looking forward to the heat.
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM -
lynbarn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Excellent progress and thanks for these detailed updates. Well done to all concerned.
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM -
pevans945@btinternet.com liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Like many others we cancelled services last week because of the weather. Back open again now, Haulwen is the current service loco with L150 also available after washout and will probably be out later in July. Moorbarrow has been stopped for...
Jul 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
