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  1. free2grice replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    The cycles were paid for by the owners. It is up to them to paint them in any colour that that wish :) <BJ>

    Jun 29, 2026 at 10:07 AM

  2. free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It's not just you, the man is a nuisance. I was at a Swanage Railway steam gala and happened to be at Corfe Castle station. He was organising a group of military personnel into position for his 'scoop of the day'. The way that he spoke to the...

    Jun 27, 2026 at 11:37 PM

  3. free2grice replied to the thread 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]

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM

  4. free2grice replied to the thread 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,...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM

  5. free2grice liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM

  6. free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    The tour will run diesel hauled. [BJ]

    Jun 22, 2026

  7. free2grice liked 5944's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

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  8. free2grice replied to the thread 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]

    Jun 22, 2026

  9. free2grice replied to the thread 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]

    Jun 22, 2026
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