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    Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash 28th September- 1st October 2023

    Having found the steam gala disappointing, the diesel was much better in Saturday. A lot of blue diesels running to time let me chop and change...
    Post by: crantock, Sep 30, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 14th-17th September 2023

    The problem with timetables collapsing is that it precludes the chopping and changing trips. Ie the Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade then back to...
    Post by: crantock, Sep 17, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 14th-17th September 2023

    The running really has been a disaster on Sunday. I am afraid the SVR has rather a poor reputation in this regard. Currently one hour late on...
    Post by: crantock, Sep 17, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    Is this a 4-7-0 or is there a spare wheel casting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: crantock, Aug 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oswestry Update

    “As much drive as it has ever done” sort of sums up canal progress. In fact it has probably picked up a bit . It needs to pick up a lot to get...
    Post by: crantock, May 26, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Lancs Railway

    https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/210173/roads_and_travel/10895/city_valley_rail_link The doc in the link is silent on the ELRs thoughts. The...
    Post by: crantock, Oct 11, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    Is there a model railway event this year or did covid and theft kill that off? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: crantock, May 8, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Peak Rail General Discussion

    Was “the old loading dock” where the HST started their brake van trips from? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: crantock, Feb 23, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Hold on. This is a management team that has given it some thought. As a shareholder I have read the recent letter. What they are doing may not...
    Post by: crantock, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    If the foundry has cast 6 out of 6 failures, isn’t there a risk they decide its beyond their ability? I suppose its a question of 1 mistake 6...
    Post by: crantock, Sep 21, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Peak Rail General Discussion

    Bill Hudson books still trades. Mostly online but used to see regularly at model railway exhibitions. Just not at Matlock Station....
    Post by: crantock, Sep 19, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Peak Rail General Discussion

    Well I hope it worked for them. Can you have too many 03s and 04s? I think there are 6 of each. Nice day, nice people. Well done HST. [ATTACH]...
    Post by: crantock, Jul 25, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Peak Rail General Discussion

    I am sure there are two sides to the story. Presumably PR has the operators license and HST are running brake van rides. Not unreasonable to...
    Post by: crantock, Jul 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Peak Rail Annual Report and Action Group

    Can we check she is still alive and well before we go further. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: crantock, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK