If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

free2grices letzte Aktivitäten

  1. free2grice gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    It's a big amount of money without much story or focus. Essentially "give us lots of money to do various things". In four bullet points they have basically listed everything a railway does: locos, carriages, infrastructure, historic artefacts,...

    14 Mai 2026 um 09:04
  2. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Work on the M7 moving along swiftly at Weybourne. <BJ> NNR Engineering Works Updates ''Last look at LSWR M7 30053 at Weybourne. The final items of work in the contract are being completed ready for a return to Swanage next week'' [IMG] [IMG]

    13 Mai 2026 um 20:24
  3. free2grice gefällt Spamcan81s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.

    a bus every ten minutes for most of the day and a journey of around 20 minutes looks like a pretty good service. Beggars belief that some people don’t think that’s adequate and would rather walk or miss the gala.

    13 Mai 2026 um 19:36
  4. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Oh dear, just when we thought that the WSR was recovering, a new appeal has been launched. <BJ> Dear Valued Shareholder, Help Secure the Future of Our Railway. ''In 1976 a dedicated group of volunteers, enthusiasts and local supporters came...

    13 Mai 2026 um 19:28
  5. free2grice gefällt pwsw5054s Beitrag in dem Thema 46447 Overhaul.

    Not long now! Plan is for 46447 to return over the late May Bank Holiday, running alongside one of the Prairies and the resident class 108.[IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk

    13 Mai 2026 um 19:18
  6. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.

    I totally agree with you. I don't like to queue for a bus and would much rather miss the gala ;). [BJ]

    13 Mai 2026 um 17:02
  7. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema 76079.

    Latest update from the Strathspey Railway. <BJ> [IMG] A New Chapter Begins at the Strathspey Railway [IMG] ''We are delighted to announce that the Strathspey Railway has purchased BR Standard Class 4MT No. 76079 from the North Yorkshire Moors...

    13 Mai 2026 um 12:34
  8. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Dean Forest Railway.

    Latest news from The DFR. <BJ> ''New Owners for Wilbert and Warrior. The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) has announced that two of its locomotives, no. 3806 ‘Wilbert’ and no. 3823 ‘Warrior’, have passed into new ownership. ‘Wilbert’ is now wholly...

    13 Mai 2026 um 11:07
  9. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.

    Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this the bus service that you require? <BJ> D_E_310825.pdf

    13 Mai 2026 um 11:00
  10. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Saphos Trains 2026.

    61306 Mayflower was photographed in steam today at Bishops Lydeard. Update: Confirmed as Mayflower. <BJ>

    12 Mai 2026 um 20:38
  11. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.

    73.141 + 99.004 + 4TC 09:30 5Z73 Swanage to Eastleigh. Departed 5 mins early. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5Z73 0930 Swanage to Eastleigh Works Gbrf | 11/05/2026

    11 Mai 2026 um 09:26
  12. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.

    Oh no, the glass is half empty. Come on lads, meet up at Cheltenham, share a taxi and have a great day together. <BJ>

    9 Mai 2026 um 20:34
  13. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.

    In regards to the respect and curtesy, I wonder if the signage has been displayed elsewhere as I've always found the staff at Harmans Cross very friendly, helpful and polite. It appears tbat there is always a small minority that enjoy being nasty...

    9 Mai 2026 um 11:54
  14. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.

    How the heck will it cope with the inclines of the Swanage Railway without it's 8,270 hp electric motor. Oh yes, it'll have its diesel engine ...a mere 2,400 hp. That's an amazing loco. BJ>

    7 Mai 2026
  15. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema SVR General Discussion.

    The Kidderminster platform extension has been completed. See the view of it using the SVR Railcam. It looks really good. <BJ> [IMG] Thanks to the SVR for the photograph.

    7 Mai 2026