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  1. Bluenosejohn liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic

    Oct 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
  2. Bluenosejohn liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    It's that time of year where you just don't know how many layers to put on...... having seen the forecast for yesterday, Muggins 'Ere opted for the lesser option, got into a nice soon to be warm car with heated seat :) only to reach the other end...

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  3. Bluenosejohn liked wazza588's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    46115 drifting into the sunshine at Welbury, returning south. [ATTACH] Richard

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  4. Bluenosejohn liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.

    Given that the day started nearly 40 minutes down, they did well to end it just 5 late. I walked from Wansford to Longville Jn and back again, but was followed by cloud for the most part. I'd forgotten how tricky a line it is to photograph aside...

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  5. Bluenosejohn liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.

    Very enjoyable first proper visit to the railway today. Blue Circle running up and down in the loco yard was a nice surprise, I think it was doing footplate rides, haven't seen it since the Bluebell's 50th Anniversary Gala in 2010. The railway...

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  6. Bluenosejohn liked twr12's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I don’t think Matt was suggesting closing down every preserved railway longer than 6 miles! But it’s obvious that the overall costs of running KWVR or Swanage Railway are bound to be lower than NYMR or WSR. You are quite right about John...

    Oct 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
  7. Bluenosejohn liked Dan Hill's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    All 3 Kings now ticked off for me and finally some proper mileage behind one (I've only done a few trips behind 6023 at Didcot and 6000 hasn't steamed in my lifetime). On my way back home now and here's a couple of pictures from my phone taken...

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  8. Bluenosejohn liked Spamcan81's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    6024 passes Sutton Cross with the last train of the day from Wansford to Peterborough. 11-10-2026. Leading carriage changed from blue and grey to blood and custard. [ATTACH]

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  9. Bluenosejohn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    Having just arrived at PNVR, 6024 waits to run round its train - whilst I await the arrival of @Spamcan81 of this parish prior to lunch and a couple of beers :) [ATTACH]

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  10. Bluenosejohn liked Wagoniester's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    A light engine move is booked for Tuesday. Meanwhile, it is another lovely morning at Wansford today. [ATTACH]

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  11. Bluenosejohn liked wazza588's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    A few pictures from the Victorian weekend on the Ffestiniog Railway. Thanks to @steamingyorkshire for driving and the company throughout the day: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard

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  12. Bluenosejohn liked Glenmutchkin's post in the thread Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.

    Little and Large at Bo'ness this morning.

    Oct 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
  13. Bluenosejohn liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    I had a spare hour, so I thought I would look at the Companies House filed annual accounts for the WSR plc and see what story they tell. Apologies for being an old dinosaur with a fountain pen. It should be remembered that 2021 was a Covid...

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  14. Bluenosejohn liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..

    Significant news....

    Oct 11, 2026 at 2:14 AM
  15. Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    The other tanker out in the open; both are confirmed to be running in the goods train tomorrow. AM812 is in a 1940s Air Ministry colour scheme, which was reproduced after careful archaeology on the layers of paint uncovered as the vehicle was...

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