Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
No, in their own words they've "decided to fit CDL", any "agreement" is to comply with the law, which is kind of a prerequisite for running a business in a regulated sector of industry ....
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Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Last week you were hailing the "agreement" with ORR, which WC was claiming to have been struck. There was no agreement and ORR had to say so. WC has undoubtedly done great things with mainline steam but that is in the past and doesn't make ORR...
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Bluenosejohn liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Is it incorrect to say that in 2018, when renewing the R5 exemption, ORR told WC that it would be the final exemption issued, for a period of five years? In March 2023, when that exemption period ended WC sought its renewal and was declined by...
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Bluenosejohn liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
That's what WCR claim. I'm not sure close partnership would be a phrase used by the ORR where WCR are concerned.
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Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
No, what you can see is the jig built to mimic the rear section of the frames that was constructed especially to allow more accurate fabrication of the whole cab, particularly the graceful curved section that you can see. I hope the photo below...
14. Travanj 2026. u 12:02
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Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
A few quick photos from yesterday's Open Day at Diamond Engineering. A very successful day with LOTS of new members joining the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust and considerable cash in the donation tin in memory of our late Chairman, Brian Hall....
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Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Great turn out for the Clan Hengist / B17 Sandringham open day yesterday, car parks full to overflowing. Lots more stands there too, inc George V, Gowrie, GCR gap viaduct model, and Advanced Steam’s 10.25in Revolution which showcased some really...
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Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
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Bluenosejohn liked nickt's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Time rolls on, and there's another news update from SLL, covering all the locos. https://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html .
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Bluenosejohn liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
It’s a walkway not a platform. It’s now a requirement for new bridges to have one. We couldn’t afford a double track bridge like the original, nor would there be an operational need for one.
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Bluenosejohn liked torgormaig's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I have another photograph which provides an interesting comparison to that 1964 shot taken at Corfe Castle. Here is a very similar angle of 30053, this time taken at Harmans Cross, with 31806 approaching with a two coach driver experience...
11. Travanj 2026. u 14:08
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Bluenosejohn liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
The VLR scheme is very much still in play, there are very few things peak rail can do with the reach and resources they have, what they can do is establish a visible presence on the ground in buxton, a lot of things are changing in the town and...
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Bluenosejohn liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.
Very enjoyable visit to the Middy on Easter Monday to say farewell to Illingworth/Mitchell and hello to May. Pleased to see the place so busy. Some photos from the day. [img]2026-04-06 MITCHELL HC 0-6-0ST 1208/1916 MID SUFFOLK 11 by KING COBRA...
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