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  1. Chris86 replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Is there any news on repairs to the Blue S-160 after it's mishap earlier in the year? Hope the damage wasn't too severe and repairs are going well. Chris

    Jul 1, 2026 at 9:04 PM

  2. Chris86 liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    For me, no steam, no go. (Maybe for a 50% discount, but only if I’m in the area and I need to make the trip for other reasons).

    Jun 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM

  3. Chris86 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    One of the things that I class as a part of the heritage experience when visiting a heritage railway is the issue of an Edmondson card ticket stamped in a dating press. It’s such a simple thing to do and provides an experience of something once...

    Jun 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM

  4. Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Martyn's Law.

    I should say straight away that I am not a lawyer, so this is an interpetation, not a legal judgement. I also admit I have not read the legislation at all, but I have read the guidance. I wonder if some of the statements being put around about...

    Jun 30, 2026 at 7:28 AM

  5. Chris86 liked Steve's post in the thread Bahamas.

    I found it fairly easy to do so. Descending the bank from Goathland to Grosmont, once up to speed I’d drop the vacuum to about 15-16” which would be about the balancing braking to keep the speed steady. Some slight adjustment was always...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 11:32 PM

  6. Chris86 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.

    GWR 4247 announced as guest two from Paignton

    Jun 29, 2026 at 12:13 PM

  7. Chris86 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I'm sure I have seen somewhere some pictures from the NYMR where they have modified the cabs on the locos with a removable centre section to provide access for easier boiler lifts, maybe it's the future?

    Jun 29, 2026 at 12:07 PM

  8. Chris86 liked 5944's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    [IMG] Cabs are overrated...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM

  9. Chris86 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Any way of using the electrical supply from the generator to power a few electric fans in the cab? Chris

    Jun 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM

  10. Chris86 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Pendennis Castle was absolutely brilliant at the KWVR a few years back. Should be every bit as good on the gradients at the NYMR. I'll be trying to get up for that

    Jun 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM

  11. Chris86 liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    IMR No.11 had a couple of friends drop in to Douglas shed this morning ....... New-build Fowler road loco Talisman had arrived on the Island yesterday evening hauling a trailer carrying Groudle Glen loco. 'Annie' which has had a full rebuild...

    IMG_4224a.JPG IMG_4228a.JPG Jun 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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