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    Atlantic Coast Express: RTC/Clan Line - 2/07/22

    If Clan Line requires a diesel for insurance purposes it doesn't give much hope for other steam locos on the main line. <BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:02 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Good to hear from someone who has visited the buffet coach at it's new location rather than from a mere critic from the other side of the pond.<BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 26, 2022 at 8:43 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Today is a Bulleid traction day !! 34028 and 34072 sharing the duties. The 3 car dmu covering the diesel service. <BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:55 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Steam Dreams Capital Express 16/06 - 19/06

    The Saphos stock v the Pilkington set. The choice is yours. <BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    ''You must log in to continue''. Is it worth joining? Personally, I'd rather not. <BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 13, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    RTC - 'Bahamas' Padd to Worcester. 18/06/22

    Hauled by 45596 'Bahamas' 1Z96 Paddington to Worcester SH https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U14037/2022-06-18/detailed 1Z97...
    Thread by: free2grice, Jun 12, 2022, 32 replies, in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Railway 2022 diesel gala

    Hymek D7017 has been declared a failure at the WSR and will not be running for the remainder of the gala. ''Towards the end of the first highly...
    Thread by: free2grice, Jun 10, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Galas and Events
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    Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos

    Good news at last. Contractors have now started to repair the track between Bitton and Riverside. It'll be good to see trains running the whole...
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Saturday looks promising weather wise for the gala with the added bonus of seeing Britannia en route from Taunton to Kingswear and return. <BJ>
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 9, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Saphos Trains

    Appears to be all blood and custards (sorry, colour blind!!) including two mk.2s towards the rear. Difficult to tell from railcam but appeared to...
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains 2022

    Here we go ....rail strikes announced for 21st, 23rd and 25th June. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61723515 Probable tour cancellation /...
    Post by: free2grice, Jun 7, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    No doubt we'll hear the views from Swanage Railway's No.1 follower from across the pond.
    Post by: free2grice, May 31, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    In the past I've always enjoyed seeing the latest photographs and offerings about the Swanage Railway at National-Preservation. Recently though...
    Post by: free2grice, May 31, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK