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  1. westernrenown
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    10100 Fell loco

    Wasn’t there also a Clayton prototype in the 60’s that worked on similar principles ? AFAIK it never really worked on the main line though
    Post by: westernrenown, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Apologies. I knew less about the comings and going is on the line after I stop volunteering in the mid-1970s (last thing I did was help demolish...
    Post by: westernrenown, Jun 12, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    In the years, following reopening the K&ESR was also affected by a very low axle loading. This meant that even locOS that haD been on the line...
    Post by: westernrenown, Jun 12, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Great post and set of pics. I was a K&ESR volunteer from 1972-6 (at which point my family moved away from the area ) so missed the Robertsbridge...
    Post by: westernrenown, May 30, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    As in the Dad’s Army episode ‘Is there honey still for tea?
    Post by: westernrenown, May 19, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rolling Stock For Sale

    Remarkable. Used to be had for £50 delivered. Makes me regret the rotten one we once torched to salvage the steel for scrap !
    Post by: westernrenown, May 17, 2023 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Narrow Gauge Sentinel Railcar Preservation Trust

    There isn’t - just adding to an earlier comment! Other than one going to a museum, I haven’t heard any update on the Sri Lanka cars for some time
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 29, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Narrow Gauge Sentinel Railcar Preservation Trust

    Just seen this thread. Dom and Gervase (an 0-4-0 Manning Wardle rebuilt as a Sentinel, and subsequently restored by Mike Hart) both came to...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 29, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Tornado

    Didn’t the NNR have problems with a German boiler bodge job on the B12 many years ago ?
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 19, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Kent & East Sussex Railway

    When I volunteered on the K&ESR the early 1970s there was an old chap called Tom (known as bogbrush) who volunteered to clean the toilets. He...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 19, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Kent & East Sussex Railway

    By the 1930’s, most passengers would have been carried on one of the ‘railcars’, which were very successful at driving away most of the few...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Kent & East Sussex Railway

    The original company had various secondhand locos from the LBSCR, LSWR and GWR. By the post WW2 period, hire-in’s of Terriers and SECR 01’s were...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 12, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    KWVR Steam Gala March 11th 12th & 13th.

    Great pictures. Was there myself today but I don’t really bother with my own pictures as they’re never as good as other peoples! Good turnout-the...
    Post by: westernrenown, Mar 11, 2022 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion

    Absolutely. Not many other places where there are large and popular beaches passed 4 times an hour by steam trains in high season, and where their...
    Post by: westernrenown, Aug 11, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion

    To end his worries, it’s worth reading this recent annual report. Not many other railways pay dividends to shareholders....
    Post by: westernrenown, Aug 11, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion

    Didn’t know that. Last time i was there I got talking to the legendary Geoff Kitchenside (former MR editor ) who was working as the Kingswear...
    Post by: westernrenown, Aug 3, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Kirklees Light Railway

    Agree. Miss taking my kids there as they are now older. However a friends just started work there so will have an excuse to visit
    Post by: westernrenown, Aug 3, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion

    However the DSR is possibly unique as it is run on a commercial basis without volunteers or a supporting membership group. Much of its trade is...
    Post by: westernrenown, Aug 2, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Peak Rail General Discussion

    I'm pretty sure that Spa Valley trains are not permitted to be running between Birchden and Eridge at the same time as a Southern service, but I...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 17, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Funicular Railways Here and in Europe

    This book is useful reading for anyone interested in the subject Cliff Railways of the British Isles (Locomotion Papers)...
    Post by: westernrenown, Apr 13, 2018 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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