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Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Interesting is that the section north of Broadway to Honeybourne West Loop (say 4 miles) is perfectly flat, with no cuttings or embankments.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Breva replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
What news of Robertsbridge signal box, which is a little gem?
Apr 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The GWSR Honeybourne line was a late build, one of the last in the country. It is pretty straight and level, meaning long cuttings and long embankments. It wasn't built by men with wheelbarrows ( eg Tring cutting) but by mechanical steam...
Apr 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM -
Breva liked Nick C's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The South Eastern website says you can pay by cash or card using the ticket vending machine. https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/car-parking Edit - but not with cash at Robertsbridge...
Apr 15, 2026 at 6:41 PM -
Breva replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Complicated! I gave up when I was there. I eventually found a NR worker who told me - with a lovely local accent that is not so common now :( that they hardly ever check.
Apr 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
That may be a bit harsh. For the 15 arches the contractor did try and save money, by working with 3 sets of five formers, instead of one of 15. That worked for arches 1-5. When he finished arches 6-10 and moved the formers up to 11-15 the 10th...
Apr 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM -
Breva attached a file to the thread Railcar 22 at GWSR Dates in April & May.
A ballast train went out today. [ATTACH] As we had a possession and there were no services, we were in no great hurry, so did a few photo stops on the way. Enthusiast diesel drivers, see... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Breva replied to the thread Railcar 22 at GWSR Dates in April & May.
Found a black guard's tie in the Shark today... are you one short?
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
Breva liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Railcar 22 at GWSR Dates in April & May.
Some pics of No.22 taken on Saturday 11th April. [img]2026-04-11 GWR No.22 HAYLES ABBEY - GWSR 566 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-04-11 GWR No.22 HAYLES ABBEY - GWSR 572 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-04-11 GWR No.22 HAYLES ABBEY...
Apr 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM -
Breva liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
A few quick photos from yesterday's Open Day at Diamond Engineering. A very successful day with LOTS of new members joining the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust and considerable cash in the donation tin in memory of our late Chairman, Brian Hall....
Apr 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
