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5944 liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Italy: San Sebastian Iron Road.
The dust has settled on the 2026 meeting and all is returning to normal. Furthest guest was from Australia, furthest loco was from Rotterdam. Friday the running went through until 3am. Saturday night I bailed out at midnight but the last loco was...
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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ilvaporista replied to the thread Italy: San Sebastian Iron Road.
I forgot to mention 'The Thing' il coso. This is a representation of a battery mine loco, but with simulated rheostatic control, activated by a faithful reproduction of early electric loco control handles. It was never still long enough to take a...
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:42 AM -
Biermeister liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
All good stuff @pmh_74 I agree 100% I would also say do this hand in hand with B&YV Trust’s new strategy of rebuilding the track (but not operating trains, other than perhaps occasional open days) on the sections they own. This will prove the...
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM -
Biermeister liked pmh_74's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Given that (a) the ENPA previously gave permission to rebuild the L&B through said landowner's land (if they could buy it), and (b) the current thinking seems to be to ignore that bit and stick to the bit they own, which doesn't affect said...
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM -
ilvaporista attached a file to the thread Italy: San Sebastian Iron Road.
The dust has settled on the 2026 meeting and all is returning to normal. Furthest guest was from Australia, furthest loco was from Rotterdam. Friday the running went through until 3am. Saturday night I bailed out at midnight but the last loco was...
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Yes, mobile users need to view the web version to see the RH column.
Jun 24, 2026 at 5:18 AM -
CharlesBingers liked Breva's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
It's in the top RH corner of the blog. As soon as I get some news I will post an update.
Jun 24, 2026 at 4:38 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Along with one other person, I looked after footplate rostering for 10 years and it was an interesting challenge. the NYMR uses HOPS for footplate rostering and it is a good tool for doing this. Footplate crews are categorised on a hierarchy...
Jun 24, 2026 at 1:16 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
As promised, the email subscription link to the B&YVRT Blog - https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com - has now been added. The follow.it app we are using may prompt you to sign up for all sorts of things, but you can simply ignore all of that....
Jun 24, 2026 at 12:56 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...
Jun 24, 2026 at 12:47 AM
