Yesterday, the U boat (31806) boiler was craned back into its frames about 2:30pm, without any major hitches, just a bit of fiddling with the...
Well guys, considering there is no available update on the MHR loco shed anywhere, being a volunteer i have just created one and will endeavour to...
http://www.erps.co.uk/Trains/E850/Lord-Nelson.htm check this press release, great news-ish. Test run in 2016???? thats near enough when its...
well for all doubters, check out uksteam.info, i shows some rytc runs to weymouth from victoria this summer, with either 30777, 34067 or 70000 in...
Hi, just looked on uksteam.info and found that tornado is due to do a bristol to eastleigh tour on 17th July with ranger tours. Anyone know...
Just wondering if anyone knows what is happening with this engine seeing as it is of historical interest. I can find anything new on the ESRs...
Well, looking at uksteam.info, it seems there r to be 2 non VSOE tours for 35028 next year. One from kings cross to york and the other from...
Well, now its been announced by the Swanage railway, it seems an ideal time to set up a thread for the event. Looks to be a fun week, Monday...
I see from the ESR website ( http://www.eastsomersetrailway.com/newsitem.php?item=250) that the Churchill funeral van's overhaul has been...
Hi, On my recent visits to the Swanage railway, I have noticed some old victorian era/style wooden bodied coaches. They have no running chassis...
Doing a Physics presentation on use of steel in the boiler of a steam loco, just wondering, what grade or type of steel is used in a standard boiler?
Now its time for that annual 'End of steam' special, I thought now would be a good time to start a new topic for this trip. I was wondering,...
Hi all, Just read on MHR website that a new tank engine is due to arrive on the railway next week. Does anybody have any idea what it is? I...
SHOCK HORROR THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY ARE HOLDING A DIESEL GALA. nothing major by other standards, it is to feature 34059 :-k see it for yourself...
Final loco line up for Eastleigh 100: Steam exhibits will include the following locomotives subject to availability: * ‘West Country’ Class No....
can anyone tell me when or where the supposed line up of the three SECR locos at the Bluebell is supposed to happen? will any of the 3 locos be...
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