Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
A few from me (look away if you don't like Claytons!) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked City_Steam's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks to all the volunteers who make these galas possible. Especially those willing to work the late turns to produce, as mentioned above, something very special. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Can I just say an absolutely huge thankyou to you all for your support this weekend. I will post a bit more of a full wrap up later, but for now, from team gala, Thankyou!!
Apr 20, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked I. Cooper's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Came through Salop with plenty of pressure for the ascent of Hencott [ATTACH] ...along with some interesting occasional sparks from the brakes of the type 4 on the rear.
Apr 20, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked thb17's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
I dare to say in the examples given people are visiting in spite of there being a pacer rather than for it. I don’t think a railway could be successfully commercial operating just pacers. On the less busy days a diesel and loco hauled stock at...
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Very well done to you all @Jonnie And my heartfelt support and very best wishes to you in getting the full benefit from the help you are personally now receiving. Today was a great day to be back at the railway, based at Groombridge as usual...
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 46223's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
Nipped over to the ELR at Heywood this afternoon, I had a couple of items of memorabilia to donate to the railway. Got some shots of 60163 while there before she leaves on Tuesday. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Charles Parry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
[ATTACH] Lovely day with trains running exceptionally to time (well once I arrived, had to come down from Manchester through the overhead electric chaos). Services seemed a bit lightly loaded outside of peak hours and the Duke's rake, but we'll...
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked meiga's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
34028 Eddystone on The Great Britain xv111 at Bradford-on-Tone en route to Penzance[ATTACH]
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked D6513's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
I have to say great co-operation between heritage railways, the Foxfield Railway is offering ticket acceptance tomorrow for Churnet Valley ticket holders affected this weekend.
Apr 19, 2026 at 8:43 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Johnb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
[ATTACH] https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Xw6Q7qc2/ Class 31/4 31430 ‘Sister Dora’ stands proudly on Broom Lane Bridge as it becomes the first locomotive to pass over the brand new structure! We reopen to Groombridge and Eridge this...
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
