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  1. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    One of our next wagons for overhaul is B573403. This came from Leamington in 1995 and had been in use by Transrail (or Transport for London?)? It is interesting as the sides had the usual cut outs halfway up to prevent being overladen when...

    DSCF0092.JPG Jun 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM

  2. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Hi Phil Thanks for that, we will be renumbering #702 as B500067. It was in regular use up to 2022 I believe as it was FTR and Pad Examined in 2021 and 2022 with the other wagons in the running rake. However it was noted as a "Poor Floor" and so...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM

  3. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There has been initial machining of our six forging blanks. Here are two in process...[ATTACH] [ATTACH] (Pictures by courtesy of Daniela Works)

    Initial Machining of forgings 02 Daniela Works Ltd 11-06-2026.jpeg Initial Machining of forgings 03 Daniela Works Ltd 11-06-2026.jpeg Jun 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM

  4. Flying Phil liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    June update..... [MEDIA]

    Jun 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM

  5. Flying Phil replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    For those who don't "Do" You Tube, the video confirms the ground investigation is all correct and presents no problem. The latest environmental survey has been done again with no significant issues raised. The Factory Flyover and Urban Viaduct...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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