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    82045 The way ahead?

    Given the current circumstances the 82045 Trust appears to be making excellent progress on many fronts. Seasons Greetings to all and lets all...
    Post by: gios, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    November update: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-nov20.html
    Post by: gios, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    The disgraceful treatment of the S&DRT was an unforgivable and self defeating act which remains a stain on the WSR and should never be forgotten....
    Post by: gios, Nov 24, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    "The Railway is only here today because of the PLC board and I cannot see that anybody here could have saved the railway as they have done". The...
    Post by: gios, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    In the absence of any firm information from the WSR plc concerning the current position over the crossing, and only speculation from supporters,...
    Post by: gios, Nov 12, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    The note in the update concerning the generous donations towards the coupling rods is maybe a small indication that despite COVID making life...
    Post by: gios, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    October update:http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-oct20.html
    Post by: gios, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Micheal. When I say 'you people' I include everyone who has the best interests of the WSR at heart - I suspect that includes almost everybody who...
    Post by: gios, Oct 24, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Just when one thought the level of abuse and recrimination could not become any more bitter. Along come Maunsell907 and FrankC to throw new coals...
    Post by: gios, Oct 24, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thank you kind sir (std tank). I was hoping someone more knowledgeable than myself would come to the rescue.
    Post by: gios, Oct 7, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Sorry huochemi, I'm just one of the hapless monthly updates posters. I don't really know the answer to that one. All I can say is that the...
    Post by: gios, Oct 7, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    They are fore and aft movement damping springs. The assembly as photographed is upside down. The front BR Standard pony trucks are based on the...
    Post by: gios, Oct 7, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    September Update: The lads are back ! http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-sept20.html
    Post by: gios, Oct 1, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    @bluetrain. Nail - Head. Facts without animosity or conjecture. The damage incurred by the methods and morality employed in the rather sordid...
    Post by: gios, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK