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Bluenosejohn vond Jamessquared's post leuk in het topic Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The latest issue of the Bluebell Times is now available. In this issue: Heatwave causes suspension of most steam services - but the Railway rises to the challenge Double celebration as the Railway receives a grant for more solar panels - and...
15 aug 2026 om 01:18 -
Bluenosejohn vond Andy B's post leuk in het topic 76077.
Mini mid month update! The cylinder boring has begun! With a number of engines requiring cylinder boring LMS have acquired their own kit to carry out operations in house. The cylinders on a std 4 mogul start at 17.5 inches and with only 11 years...
15 aug 2026 om 01:15
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Bluenosejohn vond macca49's post leuk in het topic Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My photo of WD 701 at Froghall today on the 13.30 to Ipstones [ATTACH]
15 aug 2026 om 01:14
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Bluenosejohn vond free2grice's post leuk in het topic Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
A little bit more information. <BJ> [IMG][IMG]41313 The Send Off [IMG][IMG] Our Ivatt locomotive 41313 will be leaving the Isle of Wight for a final tour of leading heritage railway galas, culminating with a full overhaul at Cranmore on the East...
15 aug 2026 om 01:13 -
Bluenosejohn vond Flying Phil's post leuk in het topic Windcutter Wagons.
We are making steady progress with the sub assembly for the fixed end of B560676. [ATTACH] Outside in the yard, more work has been done cleaning up and undersealing the underframe of B590067 [ATTACH]
15 aug 2026 om 01:12
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Bluenosejohn vond Breva's post leuk in het topic GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
I see it as a function room, eg bar during galas, or for hire / ceremonies. Our commercial people need to see it when it's finished, and then hopefully that will stimulate ideas. Previously there was a weed covered hole where it now stands, so...
15 aug 2026 om 01:06 -
Bluenosejohn vond Mark Thompson's post leuk in het topic GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Special train scheduled for Broadway, this coming Monday 17th: [ATTACH] (Credit, GWSR C&W blog) Should be very interesting!
15 aug 2026 om 01:06
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Bluenosejohn vond 5944's post leuk in het topic 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
14 aug 2026 om 12:29 -
Bluenosejohn vond MuzTrem's post leuk in het topic 6024 King Edward 1.
With its cut-down boiler mountings and slimline cylinders, 6024's appearance is no longer 'authentic' for any part of its working life. So, arguably, it really doesn't matter what colour they paint it now...
14 aug 2026 om 12:29 -
Bluenosejohn vond Flying Phil's post leuk in het topic The Dinting Railway Centre.
Mention has been made of Brake van rides at Dinting. In fact some of the rolling stock did go to the GCR including this NE brake van. It is now undergoing its second major overhaul at Rothley.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
14 aug 2026 om 12:15
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Bluenosejohn vond goldfish's post leuk in het topic The Dinting Railway Centre.
Not exactly ‘steam’, but I’d add Crich to that list… if anything, being ‘trams’ makes it even more improbable. Simon
14 aug 2026 om 12:13 -
Bluenosejohn vond Miff's post leuk in het topic The Dinting Railway Centre.
And the most amazing "started in a field in the middle of nowhere" site is, of course, Statfold.
14 aug 2026 om 12:12 -
Bluenosejohn vond 35B's post leuk in het topic The Dinting Railway Centre.
The GWS might want a word, and you seem to have forgotten Tyesely… Going back to the OP, I think what also needs bearing in mind is that Dinting was a small single road shed, with limited capacity. After Woodhead closed, it was also left with...
14 aug 2026 om 12:03 -
Bluenosejohn vond Duty Druid's post leuk in het topic Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
You may remember, Dear Reader, that about a month ago(?) we took a door off the workshop PMV...... we managed to get one hinge pin out, with a lot of protest, but could not persuade any of the remaining three to do likewise, in fact we were in...
14 aug 2026 om 11:59
