DavidW's Recent Activity
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DavidW liked pmh_74's post in the thread Rolling Stock Movements.
Reported on FB that Quorn Wagon & Wagon have taken delivery of Lowfit B452718 from the Mid-Hants. This arrived loaded with the replica 'D' type open container which the Mid-Hants built some years ago. (Not an entirely accurate replica; more of an...
Dec 17, 2024 at 9:33 PM -
DavidW liked burmister's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Our Santas have been very successful. We offer a 40 minute ride with Santa giving wrapped named gifts followed by photo opportunities and Xmas sing alongs. We give age targeted books as gifts and this is hugely welcomed largely by the kids and...
Dec 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM -
DavidW liked Hicks19862's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Mentioned in latest Joint Line agreement has been reached between NNR and the Gresley Society for the N2 to stay on the line for 25 years. I’d love to see a similar agreement for 76084!
Dec 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM -
DavidW liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
55 compartments on that train I think ... This is not my photo (hopefully the original photographer doesn't mind my sharing it) but if anything sums up Bluebell 2024 in one photo, it is this: Brilliant loco, fabulous carriages, pristine line...
Dec 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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DavidW liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Couple from this weekend, 7714 at Hampton Loade with The Enchanted Express & 7812 'Erlestoke Manor' on last nights final Santa back to Kidderminster.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] https://www.facebook.com/KHRailwayPhotography
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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DavidW liked Spitfire's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Doesn’t sound out of step, the NYMR is longer than most lines so will be fielding more locos per day on average. Then there’s the complication of not all locos being able to work all diagrams as only some can run to Whitby. NYMR are a relatively...
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM -
DavidW liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Blimey, who'd have thunk folks actually read my ramblings, let alone worry about if Lil' Ol' Me is still alive & kicking...... :eek: :rolleyes: :) Thank you @Ploughman for your concerns, big Ol' Me is still going...... the fact I've been quiet...
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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DavidW liked Adam Tandy's post in the thread Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Discussion.
GWR 1366 0-6-0PT No. 1369 slogs past Bledlow Cricket Club with the 2:30pm "Santa Special" bound for Chinnor yesterday afternoon. [MEDIA]
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM -
DavidW liked Miff's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
An update on plans for the station building and, at last, a fundraising appeal. https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2024/12/works-start-on-robertsbridge-station.html So please send all your money (if you can)!
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:17 PM -
DavidW liked Christopher125's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Ajax is moving to the Northampton & Lamport for a nominal sum: https://www.islandecho.co.uk/locomotive-ajax-heading-to-a-new-home-in-the-midlands-after-50-years/ The railway’s trustees decided to look for a new home for Ajax, where it would be...
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:15 PM -
DavidW liked thegrimeater's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
The NNR/M&GN Society are looking to restructure https://nnrailway.co.uk/chairable-heart/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHJJoxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSZtJPRs--JElPn9xA01B92mmLCMPWaF0Z58ct6zGWwTGALpR-_XgMvYsA_aem_WuE3rmY7vIalyQMY3qaqIQ
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:15 PM -
DavidW liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Although yesterday had the earliest sunset and very dull weather, today was little better. I decided to risk the Castle Crossing area (which is a big gamble on the level of drain cock steam) not realising there was a Winter Lights event at the...
Dec 15, 2024 at 10:14 PM
