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Bluenosejohns letzte Aktivitäten

  1. Bluenosejohn gefällt mdewells Beitrag in dem Thema Oswestry Update.

    In a corner of Shropshire something stirs. . . . [MEDIA] [MEDIA] :)

    7 September 2026 um 18:36
  2. Bluenosejohn gefällt Andy Bs Beitrag in dem Thema 76077.

    It’s only been 3 weeks since my last update but we’ve had a good month with work progressing at leaky finders, LMS Loughborough and the GWSR. At LMS the two piston heads have been split from the rods. As we’ve had to take out more metal in boring...

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  3. Bluenosejohn gefällt Wozzy18s Beitrag in dem Thema Sandringham New Build.

    Work continues on the final bits and pieces of the cab at Ian Elvar Engineering at Quainton. Not photographed are the front and rear main footsteps. and cab side steps also being manuafctured by Ian Elvar. The lining and 61673 number were...

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  4. Bluenosejohn gefällt Devonbelles Beitrag in dem Thema Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

    Popped into Welshpool this afternoon and due back tomorrow with tomorrow's gala ticket in hand. Smashing displays in Welshpool shed today along with locos on display including 2 favourites Monarch and Joan. Few shots taken this pm attached....

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  5. Bluenosejohn gefällt I. Coopers Beitrag in dem Thema Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

    [ATTACH]

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  6. Bluenosejohn gefällt Matt78s Beitrag in dem Thema The Gwili Railway thread.

    it’s the stone arch bridge before the station. The arch is generally sound but as might be expected some of the masonry requires attention.

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  7. Bluenosejohn gefällt Matt78s Beitrag in dem Thema The Gwili Railway thread.

    More progress on road 2

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  8. Bluenosejohn gefällt Matt78s Beitrag in dem Thema The Gwili Railway thread.

    Some activity at the northern end as the track bed between Conwil station and Bridge 10 is cleared. Hopefully more news on this front soon.

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  9. Bluenosejohn gefällt Duty Druids Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    After giving last weekend a miss, as some of us had business elsewhere, four like minded folk gathered atop the hill yesterday to carry on resurrecting the workshop PMV. Two lads spent the day derusting, red oxiding and undercoating as much of...

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  10. Bluenosejohn gefällt Robins Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Some on here may have been aware of the rumours about 4150 that had been circulating for some time. However, as discussed at yesterday's AGM and confirmed by email to Members this morning: "The good news is that at 20:58 on the eve of our AGM...

    7 September 2026 um 00:36
  11. Bluenosejohn gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    There would need to be some alteration to the locos brake pipework to provide a steam supply for the tender. Basically it would be simply tee-ing into the feed to the brake cylinder and providing the additional pipework, support and connections....

    7 September 2026 um 00:33
  12. Bluenosejohn gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    For an experiment under controlled conditions, nothing to stop you temporarily disabling the tender brakes for the duration of the swap. The crews were hand-picked and could be briefed for the reduced braking performance light engine; and with a...

    7 September 2026 um 00:33
  13. Bluenosejohn gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    Another very pleasant day out on the Valley today. Once again both 813 / 7714 & D1015 very well loaded off Kidderminster this morning with plenty of families enjoying a late summer day out. I hope on balance that passenger figures have held up...

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  14. Bluenosejohn gefällt meigas Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Bradford-on-Tone with the English Riviera Express to Kingswear

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  15. Bluenosejohn gefällt cav1975s Beitrag in dem Thema Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Good news for those trying to get to Havenstreet by public transport. Southern Vectis are starting a new route 33 from Ryde via Havensteet to Newport. https://www.islandbuses.info/introducing-route-33 We are delighted to introduce our new route...

    7 September 2026 um 00:23