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  1. DavidW liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Battlefield line.

    The drainage issue in terms of where the pond forms is mainly where the 2nd track ran in BR days (when the line was double track). Obviously we'll make sure the ground is secure and drains well before the track goes in, but we can do that to...

    Mar 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM

  2. DavidW liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The training impact is why we only allow one per day per loco, regardless of what the loco is doing. So if you are on a three-trip day, only one of them (normally the first) will have a footplate visitor. We also only allow them where our risk...

    Mar 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM

  3. DavidW liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Latest up dates, including rapid progress with the loco preparation pit. Much more is at https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/ [ATTACH]

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  4. DavidW liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Thanks Noel. We try not to hang about!! And here replacement beams for the repair of Bridge 18. More detail here: https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/ [ATTACH]

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  5. DavidW liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    First train of the season.

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  6. DavidW liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    You may or may not be aware that we're currently replacing Broom Lane Bridge, the most significant infrastructure project we've ever undertaken. A blog detailing the progress can be found here: https://broomlanebridge.blogspot.com/ The aim is to...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM

  7. DavidW liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    The council had a sizable grant towards the building restoration (and the leaky roof meant there was pressure to get it fixed to prevent further damage. The stonework around the eaves also needed repairs to make it safe. Personally I was just...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM

  8. DavidW liked Christopher125's post in the thread Rolling stock, restoration and new build projects.

    An ex-BEL driving car (93?) will soon join the British Pullman as private hire vehicle 'Celia', seating up to 12 guests. https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/belmond-british-pullman/celia

    Mar 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM

  9. DavidW liked ghost's post in the thread HRA Annual Awards.

    Taken from their Facebook posts on the night: The Manisty Award for Excellence Winner - anniversary train, headed by the replica Locomotion, which spearheaded the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s 200th celebrations. Rising Star Award Winner -...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM

  10. DavidW liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.

    [MEDIA] Railcar 22 on its travels at the East Somerset Railway . Footage from my eldest on my photocharter day

    Mar 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM

  11. DavidW liked 5944's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    Oswestry Station awarded Station of the Year at last night's HRA awards. Congratulations!

    Mar 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM

  12. DavidW liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    Much as we (CHR) would like to take the credit, the external restoration was down to the town council (who still own the building). We are of course grateful for the use of the building (albeit just the ground floor. . . but that is still a lot...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM

  13. DavidW liked J Rob't Harrison's post in the thread East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham).

    An email from the EMTHT this evening says that the National Grid will be connecting Hotchley Hill box and Rushcliffe Halt to mains power shortly, with the work expected to be finished by the Summer. This is great news and puts us a step closer...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 6:53 AM

  14. DavidW liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    GWR 1450 & 7714 putting on a fine show this weekend ! [MEDIA]

    Mar 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM

  15. DavidW liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Many more updates since Wednesday, including the start of digging out the disposal pit for the new locomotive shed, clearance through the Salehurst section, and continued work on Robertsbridge station building. I particularly like this...

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