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Bluenosejohn liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
A Signal Box has a ACE lever frame (ACE stands for Apparato Centrale Elettrico - Electric Centralized Apparatus, the electro-mechanic interlocking frame) and two small ACEI, Apparato Centrale Elettrico a Itinerari where "a Itinerari" means that a...
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
Thread drift forgiven, this is an "SVF oriented" page because I volunteer in SVF. My apologies for the delay in the reply and thank you for the picture and , Tirano is a very interesting place when talking about railways, you have a fully...
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Muzza's post in the thread Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Atherton Herberton Heritage Railway opens its new track extension to Moomin, this coming Saturday. As you can see from the photos, Moomin is not exactly a bustling metropolis, but is typical of the character of the...
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/08/northbridge-level-crossing-9-road-is.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATsWuBjbGNrBOxas3Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEedMTHqHnNAxPmWUXTWZbQ99p4ThbF5EJwP95FI2snzM-kvV0KqdkB331TJ_s_aem_T6i5GZOmiv96r...
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Bluenosejohn liked torgormaig's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Well while much of the UK sweltered on the hottest day of the current heatwave here is Thursday afternoons Jacobite standing in a very wet Arisaig - no steam ban here:). At 21-22 degrees it was about 15 degrees cooler than some of the hottest...
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Andy B's post in the thread 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...
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked macca49's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My photo of WD 701 at Froghall today on the 13.30 to Ipstones [ATTACH]
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked free2grice's post in the thread 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...
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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]
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Breva's post in the thread 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...
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Special train scheduled for Broadway, this coming Monday 17th: [ATTACH] (Credit, GWSR C&W blog) Should be very interesting!
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
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Bluenosejohn liked MuzTrem's post in the thread 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...
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM
