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    WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th

    Hi Respite, We're still working things around as we understand the final available coach numbers. Sets A & B will be the longer ones, C slightly...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Apr 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM in forum: Galas and Events
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    WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th

    Goods brake van rides are back for 2024 and this time you can purchase tickets in advance, online! Further details here:...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    This feels like it's heading into exactly the same conversation we had 2000 pages ago...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Full allocations now available: https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/summer-diesel-festival Only a week to go!
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jun 1, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Exactly that, we had two options, either operate a dual braked set in 'air mode' so we could us 50008 on its own, or with a 'translator'...
    Post by: dinmore7820, May 31, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    And if you happen to ride on BSO 9227 (Carmine & Cream) or recently outshopped BSK 35257 (Maroon), you will find baby change facilities! (Agree...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jul 10, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    It's an interesting debate though, if we're looking at long term futures for heritage vehicles, new ways of restoration/materials should be...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Having also had part to play in a recent shunt of the Swindon shed at Williton, vehicles moved out of the shed have been replaced with those that...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    4435 and 21174 have recently been outshopped after repaints at Williton. Both have been running in the carmine and cream rake for the Christmas...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Jan 1, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway - Spring Steam Gala - 22nd to 25th March 2018

    The way the auto coach is currently suggets that for the start of the Gala, engine will be facing Taunton. Doesn’t mean we won’t turn it at some...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Mar 21, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    [ATTACH] The wagons are off to Minehead! Picked up today by a trip working. Must say the tarpaulins/sheets are very nice!
    Post by: dinmore7820, Mar 16, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I look at it more along the lines of being more resilient. There will be times, no matter how many locomotives you have, that you will be short....
    Post by: dinmore7820, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    So: ETH removed, unlikely to come back any time soon as per previous comments. Perhaps it’s time to invest in a ‘steam heating’ boiler fitted...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    From my calculations, completely bare bones, 3 people. DMU Driver, Guard, Travelling Signalman. If you were to do a ‘there and back’ a couple of...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Dec 18, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I take great offence to this, my resignation is purely for personal reasons. I will not deny that like any other business, the WSR does face...
    Post by: dinmore7820, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK