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Chris86 liked ghost's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark here Colin, and suggest that no-one else has ever seriously suggested 7 coach trains, extending platforms and bringing in larger locos from around the world except you. I've certainly never seen it...
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Chris86 liked Andy2857's post in the thread 45212 goes mainline.
That's a shame, but perhaps not surprising given the agreement subsequently made between Riley's and the 45163 group. Hopefully the KWVR are able to make alternative arrangements to return 45212 (or another of the "large" locos from their fleet...
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Chris86 odgovara u temi 45212 goes mainline.
Hopefully they can find time/money/space to put it through an overhaul- would be a real shame for it to sit out of use indefinitely. I'd have thought having been under the care of Riley's it ought to be in fair order (whilst requiring an...
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Chris86 odgovara u temi Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
Agreed, looks great, wonder if the large electric lamp it carried in service will ever be reinstated- gave a very distinctive look which rather suited it!
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Chris86 liked NathanP's post in the thread Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
No. 1 at Bo'ness ready for the 1030 departure [ATTACH]
13. Kolovoz 2026. u 17:49
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Chris86 liked alexl102's post in the thread Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
Stunning job with the livery on that one. Best it's looked in years!
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Chris86 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
I see it as a function room, eg bar during galas, or for hire / ceremonies. Our commercial people need to see it when it's finished, and then hopefully that will stimulate ideas. Previously there was a weed covered hole where it now stands, so...
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Chris86 liked macca49's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My photo of WD 701 at Froghall today on the 13.30 to Ipstones [ATTACH]
12. Kolovoz 2026. u 21:51