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    GWSR General Discussion and Operations

    Beautiful - it looks every inch a mainline!
    Post by: rolage2, Dec 1, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Does this mean that restoration work on 7027 will be suspended until a buyer is found? It would be a shame to see the locomotive leave the railway...
    Post by: rolage2, Jul 10, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Great to see this loco in good hands at last. What is the engine to the right of 7027?
    Post by: rolage2, Mar 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR General Discussion and Operations

    It would detract hugely from the wonderful work and ingenuity that has gone into the platform 1 building if the platform 2 structure weren't built...
    Post by: rolage2, Mar 1, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Please - No! It's bad enough having the GWSR logo plastered over all the authentic BR mark 1 rolling stock. Let's have authenticity where...
    Post by: rolage2, Aug 9, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    My dad (now 93) fired on both types over the NW route while at Hereford Barton during the 1940s. He thought the 28xx engines much superior but...
    Post by: rolage2, May 28, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    The planning process protects us from the poor taste and judgment of neighbours. Unfortunately this railway seems unable or unwilling to control...
    Post by: rolage2, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Didcot: GWS Railcar/Rail Motor Discussion

    What was the route of the Cardiff service? Wouldn't this have passed through Broadway or did it go through Worcester?
    Post by: rolage2, Nov 27, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    I agree. Had 111 Viscount Churchill, 4900 Saint Martin or one of the early Granges survived, all recycled from earlier locomotives, would they...
    Post by: rolage2, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    Did any of the early Saints survive in original form to receive the BR black livery? I think most of those which lasted (e.g. 2908 Lady of...
    Post by: rolage2, Oct 27, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    The construction quality seems fine but it's such a pity that the chance for a structure to complement the fine Monmouth building has been...
    Post by: rolage2, Sep 4, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Oh dear - it was late after a busy day and I'm afraid I misread your original post. I took you to mean walking from Broadway to Cheltenham! I have...
    Post by: rolage2, Sep 4, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    That's a 4 or 5 hour walk and later on in the year there is the chance of running out of daylight if you spend all day on the railway. It can be...
    Post by: rolage2, Sep 2, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The perfect 'new' engine for preserved railways?

    What about a Taff Vale A class 0-6-2T. At least 4 versions existed original boiler/GWR re-boilerd, square/round top edge side tank. A versatile...
    Post by: rolage2, Aug 29, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Date confirmed for 2818 Swindon move

    It's good to know that I will be able to see this locomotive more often but can't understand why the York museum has deemed it surplus...
    Post by: rolage2, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: Steam Railway
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    GWSR Cotswold festival of steam 26-28 May 2018

    Thanks - I'll pick one up at the end of the month on a visit to the upcoming steam gala. Just in case you didn't see them Vols 79 & 80 of the...
    Post by: rolage2, May 16, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    GWSR Cotswold festival of steam 26-28 May 2018

    Would there be enough room for a turning triangle on the North side of the Oxford line if the extension into Honeybourne station is built. BTW how...
    Post by: rolage2, May 15, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    GWSR Cotswold festival of steam 26-28 May 2018

    Are there any plans for installing a turntable at the GWSR in the longer term?
    Post by: rolage2, May 14, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Good news about the footbridge steps. Even without the canopy extension it will help to normalise the appearance of the northern end of the...
    Post by: rolage2, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Presumably the bridges would require quite a bit of work and the ownership of the line acquired. Btw has a plan for the modified footbridge/canopy...
    Post by: rolage2, Apr 23, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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