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Reopening of the Bristol to Portishead railway line
No, it's not going to be a new heritage line :(, but if any heritage lines are interested in reusing the original rails, make yourselves known to the Portishead Rail Group or Network Rail. <BJ> ''Tree stumps and vegetation are being removed...
Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
May 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
71000 “Duke of Gloucester” + mk.1 + 57.003. 5Z70 07:30 Crewe H.S. to Southall Loco Services Ltd. approaching Rugby at 09:30, 18 mins late. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5Z70 0730 Crewe H.S. to Southall Loco Services Ltd | 15/05/2026
May 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM -
free2grice liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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,...
May 14, 2026 at 9:04 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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]
May 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM -
free2grice liked Spamcan81's post in the thread 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.
May 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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...
May 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
free2grice liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 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
May 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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]
May 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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...
May 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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...
May 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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
May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
61306 Mayflower was photographed in steam today at Bishops Lydeard. Update: Confirmed as Mayflower. <BJ>
May 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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
May 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread 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>
May 9, 2026 -
free2grice replied to the thread 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...
May 9, 2026
