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Bluenosejohn liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..
Significant news....
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:14 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The other tanker out in the open; both are confirmed to be running in the goods train tomorrow. AM812 is in a 1940s Air Ministry colour scheme, which was reproduced after careful archaeology on the layers of paint uncovered as the vehicle was...
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked J Rob't Harrison's post in the thread 567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build.
Key points from today's AGM at Quorn; Progress though 2026: - The tender has been stripped down to the frames (we kind of knew that anyway) and the proceeds from weighing in the old tender tank for scrap have been used/ will be used to pay for...
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work continues on the vintage coaches. TVR 220 being glossed and seat backs under construction for Barry 163.
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
Up platform padstones and columns now in place, as mentioned previously, the concrete slab will be hidden by the re-extended platform length. Some stones have been removed from the platform slope in preparation for this. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Enjoy...
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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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 (with Nick as the new editor, but I'll publicise here :)) Ambassadors from 14 countries visit to see the Railway at work 9F No 92134 arrives early for “Giants of Steam” - and an opportunity...
Oct 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Latest Branchline newsletter https://www.svrlive.com/bloct26 The contract with Walsh construction for the KR platform canopy has been signed. Planned works for January to March 2027 include foundations, drainage, the steel framework and platform...
Oct 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Dunfanaghy Road's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Short wheelbase. On the Mid Hants we called 196 'The Puddlejumper'. It used to weave its way up the line. Pat
Oct 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
End of season with a busy winter ahead
Oct 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
