Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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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 -
Bluenosejohn liked Fireline's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.
No.
Jul 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Miff's post in the thread Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
@The_Rail_WAy This tells you why the line was truncated, by road improvements, at Haverthwaite. Railway History - The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Jul 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked MuzTrem's post in the thread The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
To be fair, you can't really drill a horse to fit a headlamp bracket... ;)
Jul 22, 2026 at 1:35 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked marshall5's post in the thread The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
It's not been that hot here - max 26deg. IIRC and now mainly high teens to 2o with a breeze. It was a perfect day for the Lord Of Mann's visit last Tuesday when he took a short ride on double deck horsetram No.18. Hopefully all the good...
Jul 22, 2026 at 1:35 AM
