Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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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...
Aug 15, 2026 at 1:13 AM -
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.
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM -
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 -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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]
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked goldfish's post in the thread 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
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Miff's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
And the most amazing "started in a field in the middle of nowhere" site is, of course, Statfold.
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked 35B's post in the thread 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...
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Duty Druid's post in the thread 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...
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59 AM
