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Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
They had a 250 BMW single. I had an R26 like that, shaft drive, but shook a lot. I upgraded to an R69, a 100 mph machine, tested on the M4 :D
Aug 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
A schoolfriend of mine had a Heinkel bubble car, and rolled it on to it's side when turning sharp right. He got out, heaved it upright again, and drove on. It cost him an indicator light, that's all :)
Aug 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
They chopped down all those trees, ' to improve the view' I was told.:(
Aug 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM -
Breva liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Back to steam for the bank holiday weekend! We've had a good lot of rain over the last 24 hours with more forecast, some quite impressive thunderstorms too. I understand it'll be the two 2-8-0s out to start with, seen as the safest to begin with.
Aug 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM -
Breva replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
When we first relaid the track we saw all these drainage ditches alongside the miniscule embankments, and some people thought we ought to clear them. Then we realised they were borrow ditches, left and right, to win material for the little...
Aug 26, 2026 at 6:11 PM -
Breva replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
They're running along an old sea bed - hence all the cross drains - so there is very little embankment to build, and no cuttings to use.
Aug 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Probably a good idea, but we are not so logical. The recent re-decking of the warflat showed that this PWay used vehicle fell between two chairs. PWay didn't have a budget for it, but neither did C&W. Now what? It was agreed to use old sleepers...
Aug 25, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
We don't only have carriages that would benefit from cover, but also newly restored wagons, which go straight back into the open.:( Cover is also needed for a lovely horse box on the line, as well as a GWR inspection saloon. I stood on a MACAW...
Aug 25, 2026 at 9:12 AM -
Breva liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Ah yes, the great GWSR carriage shed conundrum! It is being actively looked at, lots of people have different opinions and there are various conflicting constraints. For what it's worth, my own view currently is that there will always be a need...
Aug 24, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
There you have part of the problem, there is no room for an 8 coach carriage shed at Toddington, where services start. There is room both sides of the line at Winchcombe. Then, from which end do you approach it? How many roads, given that the...
Aug 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
We do want a carriage shed, but can't decide where and how big. Not to mention the cost ... The canopy gang could make quite a bit of it, and reduce the cost....
Aug 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM -
Breva liked Matt78's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Repairing carriages on a contract basis is expensive. We have spent a six figure sum on 2 MK1’s which were both operating prior to repairs. In both cases we could have done even more work to them. Many MK1’s are coming to the end of their...
Aug 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM -
Breva replied to the thread Fakeography.
Remember Kenneth Williams in Hancock's Half Hour? He was an outraged passport photographer: Snaps? SNAPS ???? I don't take snaps. I paint, with light... :)
Aug 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
Breva liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
No that a way down the list. Westerham Branch to reinstate next. Only two level crossings needed. Mike
Aug 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
