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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I believe that the WSRA currently has ring-fenced funds for locomotives, carriages and track renewal, where donations may attract gift aid. It...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 29, 2021 at 10:43 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Having launched its million pound "Emergency SOS Survival Fund Appeal", one might expect the WSR to be acting to create the best impression and...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:27 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Some important points above from Mr Bailey, providing much food for thought (extracted from longer original post). It was a shock to me to see...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    According to David Jenkinson ("British Rly Carriages of 20th Century"), the Pre-Grouping companies mostly used teak and oak for carriage frames,...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Thank-you for posting these links, which retain some historical interest. Regarding the 2018 draft plan, it is noteworthy that the then PLC...
    Post by: bluetrain, Jul 20, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK