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ghost replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
So if 75079 and the 2 ULS locos are the only locos specifically mentioned as suitable for everyday use, then that’s a pretty sparse loco fleet. If it’s not seen as suitable for daily use, I would assume 35005 would become a special events loco...
Aug 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
Crampton Locomotive - this is a project that for a long time seemed to have gone into abeyance, but has flared into life over the last year or two, with really significant progress. https://cramptonlocomotivetrust.org/ The website has had a...
Aug 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM -
ghost liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
August Engineering notes now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-aug26.html
Aug 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM -
ghost liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Well #403 has lots missing, #067 has a mostly black inside and chassis rails and #676 has a finished sub assembly fixed end (We are still awaiting the new "W" iron). [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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ghost replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
A heritage committee?
Aug 25, 2026 at 7:04 AM -
ghost liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
We do want a carriage shed, but can't decide where and how big. Not to mention the cost ... The canopy gang could make quite a bit of it, and reduce the cost....
Aug 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
ghost liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I agree with @35B - leave it to the railway and/or their planning consultants to refute objections, if necessary, in a professional manner. They will be watching, as anyone can, the incoming comments. Stating the reasons why the railway is a...
Aug 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM -
ghost liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
There's also the volunteer motivation element to think about. On the one hand, our upholstery team are quite happy doing seats for other railways on a contract basis making some money for the railway. On the other, I can't say the idea of...
Aug 24, 2026 at 11:55 AM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Has anyone ever made that model work? I think you'd end up buying carriages for a four figure sum, spending a six figure sum to restore them and selling them on for a five figure sum. Not even Milo Minderbinder could get that maths to work. I...
Aug 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM
