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Dan Hill replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Assuming 34007 is going into Malachite Green, then it would require a higher sided tender tank, whereas 34072's current one is a cut down version.
Aug 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM -
Dan Hill liked nickt's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
The SLL website news page has been updated today, with news of all the fleet. https://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html
Aug 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Dan Hill replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
At the risk of starting another paintfroth/livery debate, but I feel a bit confused about one aspect regarding the tender changes. Am I correct in saying that 34070 is receiving the new build high sided tender from 34007, 34070's tender is going...
Aug 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Dan Hill liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The plan is also to open the loco yard at weekends to allow closer access to steam locos, including footplate visits of an out-of-steam loco. Tom
Jul 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM -
Dan Hill replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Another post on the social media pages, 41313 has been confirmed as the latest guest for Giants of Steam and will be staying on the railway over the winter.
Jul 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM -
Dan Hill liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The brake van rides start on Saturday lunchtime, the reason being the Queen Mary Brake Van is currently at Horsted Keynes. It will be brought to SP on Saturday morning. The times will be approx 10am until 3pm but this could depend on demand....
Jul 31, 2026 at 2:56 PM -
Dan Hill replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Fenchurch will be doing brake an rides around Sheffield Park station limits from tomorrow (August 1st) until 14th August from 10am - 4pm according to the social media pages.
Jul 31, 2026 at 12:25 PM