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  1. المشاركة في موضوع Saphos Trains 2026.

    There was a problem yesterday with the empty stock move from Southall to Goodrington. The train pulled into Westbury but then reversed towards Bristol so that the trailing loco would then be hauling the train. [BJ]

    ‏24 جوان 2026 في 4:08 مساءاً
  2. المشاركة في موضوع Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Sensible news from the Swanage Railway. ''Due to forecast extreme temperatures, Swanage Railway will operate the Blue Timetable with diesel services on 24th and 25th June to help protect the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers,...

    ‏24 جوان 2026 في 10:05 صباحاً
  3. أعجب free2grice بمشاركة Flying Phil' في موضوع Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...

    ‏24 جوان 2026 في 9:57 صباحاً
  4. المشاركة في موضوع Saphos Trains 2026.

    The tour will run diesel hauled. [BJ]

    ‏22 جوان 2026 في 7:46 مساءاً
  5. أعجب free2grice بمشاركة 5944' في موضوع LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

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    Screenshot_20260622_161009_Facebook.jpg ‏22 جوان 2026 في 4:20 مساءاً
  6. المشاركة في موضوع LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I've just spoken to Saphos and they expect the tour to run as normal. Possibly using mk.2 A/Cs? [BJ]

    ‏22 جوان 2026 في 3:55 مساءاً
  7. المشاركة في موضوع LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I'm not sure about the national network but preserved railways such as the WSR, GWSR and SVR have cancelled this week's services. [BJ]

    ‏22 جوان 2026 في 3:36 مساءاً
  8. أعجب free2grice بمشاركة ChuffChuff' في موضوع West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    As an engineer, and a formal design authority, I can assure you nobody in my business runs processes that do not have the required checks and balances. Follow the process - it's the companies decision. Deviate, and it's your personal decision....

    ‏20 جوان 2026 في 3:30 مساءاً
  9. المشاركة في موضوع West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    From day one of my apprenticeship, my tutor would mention again and again, "measure twice, cut once". It certainly cut out the basic errors. But always remember, the person that never made a mistake was the person that never did anything. [BJ]

    ‏20 جوان 2026 في 1:23 مساءاً
  10. المشاركة في موضوع West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Have you not heard of responsibility? Thank goodness that you're not an airline pilot ;) <BJ>

    ‏20 جوان 2026 في 9:21 صباحاً
  11. المشاركة في موضوع West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    From the DEPG:. ''Services between Bishops Lydeard and Crowcombe Heathfield had to be suspended all day on Thursday 18th June after a digger being carried on a low loader struck Watersmeet Bridge, causing the digger to be displaced from the...

    ‏20 جوان 2026 في 8:54 صباحاً
  12. المشاركة في موضوع WCME & CME 2026.

    CME 1Z86 hauled by 86.259 dep Euston 76 mins late after late arrival of stock. ECS departed Southall on time but passed Willesden over an hour late. <BJ>

    ‏20 جوان 2026 في 8:19 صباحاً
  13. المشاركة في موضوع West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]

    ‏18 جوان 2026 في 10:48 مساءاً