Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
The latest branchlines newsletter: https://www.svrlive.com/blnov26
Nov 13, 2026 at 1:51 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
WE’VE WON LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! I’m absolutely delighted that the Spa Valley Railway has been awarded Large Business of the Year at the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026! The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 10th November at the...
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
70000 Britannia passing Brock on a loaded test run 12/11/26. [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Johnb's post in the thread Railways and People.
A view from Bewdley North Box, October 2013 [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another workday has seen #676 white stripped, black boxed and South end headstock painted...but we are still awaiting the "W" iron to be riveted. [ATTACH] Outside the drawbar area in #403 has revealed a lot of rust, lacy steel and not much...
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] [IMG] A couple of photos taken at the end of the day yesterday while operating Baldwin WHR590 out on the “big railway.” Was a great day to be involved with and the weather really played ball!!!
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Last week saw the fixed end painted, but were are still awaiting the "W" iron to be riveted before we can put the final floor section in and get the wagon finished. We were able to get more rusty bent steel off the two wagons in the yard....
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Fireline's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Bridge 24 has now been connected to the track already laid. https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/11/the-track-laying-gang-of-k-have-been.html
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 6990 Witherslack Hall.
This has been out of action for a while having new superheater flue tubes made and fitted along with some other work. That is now complete and the locomotive is back in steam now.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
First items of stock on road 2 at the carriage shed today. Road 1 on the right will now be extended a short distance to the rear. This will allow us to fit 5 x MK1 in the shed and therefore keep the service set under cover every night.
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
Another busy month ! This post updates what’s been happening at LMS Loughborough and Toddington. At LMS, as said in a previous post, we fitted both rear cylinder covers and that allowed the two front brake hanger brackets along with the brake...
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
Another new arrival at Oswestry today, GWR 'Toad' Brake Van 35225 https://ws.rhrp.org.uk/WagonSurvey/displayvehicle.php?Ref=6ZHTXYG48O3F1LB0Q2UI [ATTACH]
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
Stairs have been test fitted on the down (Manchester)platform, so now the intermediate landing can be fabricated, and the stair footings too, which just have sleepers for now to get the levels right, the stairs will need to be lifted out again to...
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Extremely positive news from Riley & Son. <BJ> ''34007 leaves The Works today on her way back to the MHR, our part of the overhaul is complete''. [IMG]
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
