Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Two recent blog updates:- Bridleway crossing adjacent to Salehurst Halt - here Section 5d - here
Oct 27, 2026 at 2:53 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham).
EDIT: I have been informed that at some point when 8F 8274 was operational on the railway (so between late 2014 and 2017) the loco was in No 5 for winter maintenance which involved removal and remetalling of the connecting rods and crossheads....
Oct 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Johnb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Some of mine, good bad and indifferent from the last week of the season. Locations are - Kinlocheil, Polnish, Locheil Outwardbound, Glenfinnan Summit, Loch Nan Umnah Viaduct, Morar Viaduct crossing the UKs shortest river, bursting out of...
Oct 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Another photo shows the final layout to good effect. Next step is complete the short extension to the rear so we can get the 5 x MK1 service set under cover at last.
Oct 27, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Before the true arrival of Storm Boelo I popped out to HX to see the first FS trip return. A father and son on the bridge under an umbrella meant I could keep dry in the car and use them as a gauge of the train approaching. In addition to the gas...
Oct 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
The rd2 connection has now been completed subject to final jack and pack.
Oct 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Absolutely spot on. Great summary. We are looking forward to helping the EMF continue to run 7802
Oct 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Regarding the tender, which is 2857's, it was confirmed at the recent 2857 Society AGM that the tender is still 'red carded' from the beginning of January. 7802's new tender will not be complete at Tyseley for a few more months, so the intention...
Oct 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
Well it's all taken far longer than expected, but . . . (quote from CHR facebook page) "Some fantastic breaking news from CHR's engineering team... after a visit from the boiler inspector resident steam engine 2261 has been cleared for traffic!...
Oct 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] The North London Tank with FO 3068, posed in Horsted Keynes station. This is planned to be part of the SteamLights displays for 2026, and I believe it will be positioned in the Down Yard. Picture from Bluebell Railway Facebook.
Oct 22, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.
Oct 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
