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    Victoria to Hastings: 22/06/19

    I had no idea this run was taking place until I saw a post about it on a local gossip page on my Facebook. I did see a family gathered on the...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jun 22, 2019 at 9:18 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    Great pictures. Been waiting to see some pics of her fully lined out and she's stunning. Think another Didcot visit may be on the cards for me soon.
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Didcot 2999 Lady Of Legend events (April - June 2019)

    I'm too young to remember my first visit to Didcot I was about 2 or 3 (apparently it chucked down with rain and 70000 was there) and thought it...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    I went on Saturday as well and had a great day (my first Didcot visit since I was 2 or 3) and she certainly sounded like the timing had been...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala: 15 - 17 March 2019

    You must have been close to where I was. I was slightly further up though I think. I did venture down for some more pictures before the Well Tank...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    Its a shame I've always had a soft spot for 323 especially in its current livery and sadly means none of the original carriages and locos from...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Mar 5, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    I see on the Bluebell Facebook page that 323 has been withdrawn from service with immediate effect. Supposedly Outer Wrapper Thin.
    Post by: Dan Hill, Mar 5, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    List of West Coast/David Smith Owned Steam Locos

    I was under the impression it was still owned by John Bunch, but that its boiler is to be used on 34016. I know its been reported that that 34016...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Feb 9, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    List of West Coast/David Smith Owned Steam Locos

    Not sure when they were all bought but I think this is all the steam loco's owned by David Smith/WCRC. 45699 Galatea 44932 44767 George...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Feb 9, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala: 15 - 17 March 2019

    It's not been mentioned here yet but also from Steam Railway, is that Normandy will also be undergoing a BR transformation for the event, but...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala: 15 - 17 March 2019

    I remember being at the Terrier Gala in 2000 and W11 and 2678 double headed a train I was on, but not sure what the coupling arrangement was that...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Thanks Tom. Still not been down since Steamworks opened but looking forward to having a look round the next time I visit.
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jan 16, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Speaking of the ASH project maintenance shed I noticed that in pictures I saw from during the Santa's that there seems to be work going on in the...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jan 16, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    It could well be 45596, I was mainly going with 6233 as it is currently listed as hauling the charter on SD website and it would seem strange to...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jan 15, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    To go with the news of 30587 and W24 Calbourne visiting for the Branch Line Weekend in March, the latest issue of Bluebell News came today with...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jan 14, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK