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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    My first visit to the MHR was a Thomas event (one of the 1998 events I think, I was 6 at the time) though I don't remember a lot apart from having...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    Last I saw was that the loco may go in for overhaul at some point with the hope of it being complete for the locos 80th birthday in 2026, but not...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jul 24, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ECML Azumas

    Personally I didn't mind the GWR seats when I used the Class 800's going to and from Didcot back in April. However I've had some very...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head

    I think a Craven 'Jenny Lind' was part of the Bluebell's Long Term plan, as well as restoring the line's Craven era carriages as part of a...
    Post by: Dan Hill, Jun 28, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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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 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