It would seem I was amongst those enthusiasts in the wrong :) Thanks for the correction - you learn something new every day!
They are 1956 built Class 126's - which have a different door configuration to the 1959 built power cars that can be seen at Bo'ness. One of the...
Although "ProtoGUV" W86500 was unable to be completed in time for the Churnet Valley Steam Gala/February charters, (a big reason being snow...
My efforts from the Saturday: http://www.railwayimages2009.fotopic.net/c1799769.html (Image 9 onwards)
How about it for the first DMU Newbuild project?!? Class 115's appear pretty similar below floor level, donor vehicle with new body on top...
I don't know about location, but a reasonable length of 3rd rail electrified line, perhaps supplimenting an existing heritage operation, would...
Here is a 680 starting away from under a DMU - sounds different due to lack of exhaust system! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb52zyaBMJ8
Cannot say if it will all be the same this time but to give you an idea, information about the lineside passes on offer at the last gala is...
How long is a piece of sting? :) They are similar to coaches in that, if you catch them straight out of service then you can sometimes get away...
For those interested in how the section of line being discussed looked in the 60's and earlier, the North Staffordshire Railway Company (NSRC) has...
Does anyone have any preservation era pictures stored away of Class 100 DMU's (either working or stored on our heritage lines) that they would be...
It is hoped that the vehicle will actually be undercover and being worked on as the Anything Goes gala is happening! I'm sure they'll be a display...
Exactly like that, great stuff! Bring on the 5 car sets when the 108 returns (or maybe 6 if a 117 centre car appears) ;)
For anyone interested in following the progress of this vehicle a restoration diary is now available at http://www.brcw.co.uk/#/w86500/4553670103.
Many thanks to those who answered, very helpful information indeed. :) I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for dry weather, an M7 and a 117/121...
I have a few enquiries for anyone who knows what's what on the Swanage Railway. There is a Family Fun event over the half term week running at...
How about a rake of BR Mk1 Suburbans in blue behind a 31? Not too hard to achieve I would have thought...
Yes I am one of the handful that are crazy enough to take on rotten 104s!! Do you deal with similar madness at the EVR? You've got a few more in...
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