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ghost replied to the thread Foyle Valley Railway - the abyss beckons!.
Thanks Colin, although I'm failing to see any new news or threats to the current setup on that thread? It looks like someone has taken a picture of the end of the line and it has stirred up a few memories, but nothing new as regards the FVR's...
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:22 AM -
ghost replied to the thread Foyle Valley Railway - the abyss beckons!.
Hi Colin, Fintown uses CDR railcar 18 which belongs to NWIRS or one of its members, I believe the railway is supported by government grants for employment creation. It would probably not survive as a standalone 'traditional' style preserved...
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM -
ghost liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
The new canopy is erected at Abergwili and the TSO is getting new seats fitted ahead of a return to service.
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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ghost replied to the thread Foyle Valley Railway - the abyss beckons!.
Run by a charity called Destined which was appointed by the council since the volunteers were kicked out and the building extended to deliberately block rail access at one end. Track abandoned and the NWIRS denied access to retrieve the only...
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:27 PM -
ghost liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
I was very pleased when I heard the GCR 567 group had rescued what is by the look of it, an eminently restorable carriage. They have a credible, modest, plan to save it for the future, a track record, and a proper organisational structure. Many...
Mar 31, 2026 at 6:10 AM -
ghost liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
March update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-mar26.html
Mar 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
