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Kt1995 liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 6:01 AM -
banburysaint liked 73108's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Of course there are hundreds of such awards run by trade media and (having in a previous professional life been involved in running a few of them), I hate to break this to the delighted NYMR membership secretary, but they're really not worth the...
Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM -
banburysaint liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
For many years heritage railways had to report their visitor numbers and other statistics to the Railway Inspectorate. Eventually the HRA was tasked with doing this and provided collated information to the ORR as it had become. Since the death...
Apr 23, 2026 at 5:58 AM -
Diamond Gaz liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 5:58 AM -
Lewis B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...
Apr 23, 2026 at 5:53 AM -
GWR7812 liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 5:34 AM -
Hirn liked James Hewett's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
yes - absolutely agree. having been involved in the original negotiations in the late noughties, i have been trying to get that moving (including on this forum, and with both railways) many many times. no real interest from anyone, tbh. so i...
Apr 23, 2026 at 4:52 AM -
Hirn liked Ploughman's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
Are you sure it's not LEGO?:)
Apr 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:48 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Following on from the Bob Lund fatality a few years ago, shunting on the NYMR is a non-preferred activity, only done when it has to be done. It's not something I totally agree with but I can well understand why this is the case. You also need...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:48 AM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Thanks for taking the time to write that expansive, educational reply! Makes sense. Noel
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:45 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
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Bluenosejohn liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[ATTACH] Under grey gloomy skies and a chilly breeze SR Bob Class No. 34067 'Tangmere' climbs the ramp away from Helwith Bridge heading the 'Great Britain XVIII' day 3 with Mick Kelly driving, Stuart Dean on the shovel and Alex Johnson Guard
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:36 AM
