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    Current state of SR U and N moguls

    Thanks for your photos and recollections. The Maunsell Moguls played a substantial role in SR history and it is good that some have been...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 7, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current state of SR U and N moguls

    Available sources suggest there was little difference between the 2-cylinder U and 3-cylinder U1 classes in performance - either speed or fuel...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    I don't know what the NYMR's customer profile is in terms of age groups. If you were looking to attract families with young children, they may...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jun 10, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    The NYMR is in a relatively rural location, so most of its potential volunteers will have to travel some distance to get there. My guess is that...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jun 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025

    Some of my own gala memories are attached. Even in the Edwardian era, few goods engines had such an elaborate livery as that carried by No 65. I...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events