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Bluenosejohn liked GWR7812's post in the thread 60th anniversary of Germany's first heritage railway.
[MEDIA] From 24 July to 2 August 2026, the German Railway Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in Bruchhausen-Vilsen. The heritage railway from Bruchhausen-Vilsen to Asendorf is also Germany’s first heritage railway. Alongside the...
Jul 29, 2026 at 2:05 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
The 2026 Manx Heritage Transport Festival kicked off this morning and runs to Sun. 2nd. Aug. Full (updated) details here https://www.iombusandrail.im/media/3622/manx-heritage-transport-festival-2026-230726.pdf There was a private photo charter...
Jul 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Sheff's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
Monobloc finally installed today https://mailchi.mp/a1steam/monoblocfitted?e=412f4848b6
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:01 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
July update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jly26.html
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Hando's post in the thread News from The Talyllyn.
They are the old cylinder lubricators, yes. No.2 Dolgoch still has them, although they are no longer functional, being superseded by a mechanical lubricator.
Jul 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Wine Train last night [img]35005 pulls out of Alresford with the"Wine Train" by Stephen Morley, on Flickr
Jul 28, 2026 at 1:57 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
So completely unsustainable long term then without a lot of volunteers and some serious funding. Better off running the service with a small bus.
Jul 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Part two is scenes from around the quarry in the afternoon.
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026.
We chose to go Friday for the better forecast (no rain), it remained overcast for most of the day. Quiet in the morning, few more in after lunch, but it was a weekday. Part one is a collection of shots from around the shed/station.[ATTACH]...
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Stinch's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Ropley this morning. [ATTACH]
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.
Annual galas always good chance to renew acquaintances and chance for a chat.[ATTACH]
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
The floors of both B590067 and B573403 have been removed and the inside sides have been undersealed with some outside paint removal begun. Inside the shed B560676 has had the new sections fitted to the west side and we are preparing for the new...
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:53 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Meanwhile at the back of the shed we have started to put metal back on B560576 [ATTACH] .......And made a start at removing rusty metal from B573403 [ATTACH]
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
Hi all. Apologies for not having posted a recent update on progress on 61673 Spirit of Sandringham but I have had a few business issues that have been taking up my time! I intend to post a construction update in the next few weeks but in the...
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:51 PM
