Bluenosejohn's Recent Activity
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We have been underframe painting and top coating on #676 whilst we are waiting for the new "W" iron to be rivetted. The new fixed end has been trimmed ready for welding in place. [img] [img]
Oct 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Yes that's exactly the point. Most of the F&WHR locos have sealed ashpans and spark arrestors which is why there haven't really been any lineside fires during the long dry spells this summer. Visiting engines are rarely equipped in the same way....
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
King Edward 1 returning to Crewe after its weekend away at the Nene Valley Railway, seen having just passed Rugeley North junction heading towatrds Colwich junc and Stafford.[ATTACH]
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
Before starting with the news about our activities, here is a picture from the days when Primolano started to be a cemetery of trains-to-be-cut. [ATTACH] The derelict train is a former TEE DMU, the FS ALn 442-448, that become the 460 when they...
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It's that time of year where you just don't know how many layers to put on...... having seen the forecast for yesterday, Muggins 'Ere opted for the lesser option, got into a nice soon to be warm car with heated seat :) only to reach the other end...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked wazza588's post in the thread RTC 2026.
46115 drifting into the sunshine at Welbury, returning south. [ATTACH] Richard
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Given that the day started nearly 40 minutes down, they did well to end it just 5 late. I walked from Wansford to Longville Jn and back again, but was followed by cloud for the most part. I'd forgotten how tricky a line it is to photograph aside...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Very enjoyable first proper visit to the railway today. Blue Circle running up and down in the loco yard was a nice surprise, I think it was doing footplate rides, haven't seen it since the Bluebell's 50th Anniversary Gala in 2010. The railway...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked twr12's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don’t think Matt was suggesting closing down every preserved railway longer than 6 miles! But it’s obvious that the overall costs of running KWVR or Swanage Railway are bound to be lower than NYMR or WSR. You are quite right about John...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Dan Hill's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
All 3 Kings now ticked off for me and finally some proper mileage behind one (I've only done a few trips behind 6023 at Didcot and 6000 hasn't steamed in my lifetime). On my way back home now and here's a couple of pictures from my phone taken...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Spamcan81's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
6024 passes Sutton Cross with the last train of the day from Wansford to Peterborough. 11-10-2026. Leading carriage changed from blue and grey to blood and custard. [ATTACH]
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Having just arrived at PNVR, 6024 waits to run round its train - whilst I await the arrival of @Spamcan81 of this parish prior to lunch and a couple of beers :) [ATTACH]
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Wagoniester's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
A light engine move is booked for Tuesday. Meanwhile, it is another lovely morning at Wansford today. [ATTACH]
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked wazza588's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
A few pictures from the Victorian weekend on the Ffestiniog Railway. Thanks to @steamingyorkshire for driving and the company throughout the day: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
