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burnham-t liked cav1975's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Good news for those trying to get to Havenstreet by public transport. Southern Vectis are starting a new route 33 from Ryde via Havensteet to Newport. https://www.islandbuses.info/introducing-route-33 We are delighted to introduce our new route...
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM -
burnham-t liked Miff's post in the thread WANTED 60lb Bullhead Track.
Page 10 (An Old Potts Chair) of the Spring 2012 edition of the Col. Stephens Society journal says the Col. found (and re-used) 60 lb/yd "double head wrought iron rails" when reconstructing the ‘Potts’ into what became the Shropshire &...
Sep 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM -
burnham-t liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
IMHO Q’s WRT the K&ESR & RVR R OK.
Sep 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM -
burnham-t liked Fireline's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
When we built the first extension, from Bodiam headshunt to just short of Udiam Farm, the stone did indeed come in to Rye Harbour. Then it was brought by lorry directly to a convenient location on the works. I was there one day we ballasted, and...
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:07 AM -
burnham-t replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
I believe the ballast for the Northiam to Bodiam section of the K&ESR (reopened in 2000) came from a quarry in the west of Scotland by ship to Rye Harbour then by lorry.
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burnham-t liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Further post about the passing loop. Interesting quote from Phoenix magazine which answers many of the questions asked on this forum - May I suggest that you consider joining the supporters association which publishes this magazine.
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burnham-t liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
This thread is going somewhat off topic and relevance to the KESR
Sep 3, 2026
