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  1. free2grice liked ChuffChuff's post in the thread 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....

    Jun 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM

  2. free2grice replied to the thread 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]

    Jun 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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

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

    Jun 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM

  4. free2grice replied to the thread 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...

    Jun 20, 2026 at 8:54 AM

  5. free2grice replied to the thread 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>

    Jun 20, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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

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

    Jun 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM

  7. free2grice replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Some good news from the GWSR. Black '5' 45110 will be in service this weekend Also in service: 3850 and 45.149 Saturday and Sunday 20.137 Sunday only

    Jun 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM

  8. free2grice liked Flying Phil's post in 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 12:10 PM

  9. free2grice liked Fireboxchaserphotography's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I am sure I shall. Its been a horrid experience but at the end of the day all I want is to see her back out doing what she does best. I like others only want the best for her ultimately.

    Jun 15, 2026
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