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green five replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/ivatt-farewell-weekend/ 41312 LMS IVATT Farewell Weekend Sun 24 Jan 2027 14:50 at Alresford - FINAL PUBLIC RUN Tickets are selling very well for the final Public Run of 41312 in January. Only 37 left...
Oct 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM -
green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Yesterday (Wednesday) 14th October i went over to York to see the Fox & Edwards tour from Coleshill to York diesel powered, and later 60103 Flying Scotsman going forward to Scarborough & return 60103 Flying Scotsman P5 York station [ATTACH]...
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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green five liked GWR4707's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
I suspect that's the first time the phrase 'legendary journey' has been used in the context of Didcot Parkway station! Traditional Class tickets is a new one on me also. :D But looks like both morning ones are already sold out so they are doing...
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM -
green five liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Most of your post was plausible, but that particular thought, I think many of us might disagree with. Shakespeare on lawyers comes to mind; add politicians to the list. (Apologies for the off-topic, but my reaction was too powerful to contain.) Noel
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM -
green five liked class8mikado's post in the thread LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet.
Top and tailed on the blue pullman stock perhaps...;)
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
green five liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
King Edward 1 returning to Crewe after its weekend away at the Nene Valley Railway, seen having just passed Rugeley North junction heading towatrds Colwich junc and Stafford.[ATTACH]
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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green five liked 007's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Simply tragic, no other words for it. No one deserves this, at such a young age, to leave so much behind. RIP.
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM -
green five liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes I’d heard he was taken into hospital a few weeks ago and they had sadly discovered a lump in his bladder and someone I know at the WSR said they had seen him a week or so before and looked really poorly then too. It’s such sad news to hear...
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM -
green five liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Erlestoke Manor has been adorned with a smokebox wreath this morning for the 10:15 departure from Bishops Lydeard. A nice touch. <BJ>
Oct 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM -
green five liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Diesel shed progress report and photos here https://gofund.me/d270a456a not long now till all the diesels are under cover and out of the coming months bad weather…..
Oct 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM -
green five liked NathanP's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Very sad news about Jonathan Jones-Pratt. I met him once on a railtour, the only time I ever met him, but that short encounter left an indelible impression. He was so passionate and enthusiastic about railway heritage and had already achieved so...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM -
green five liked Andy B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I was lucky enough to work alongside jjp in his early days of owning 4936 and then also when the collection ‘grew’ somewhat. Jonny had the spirit of the early preservationists and wanted to save everything. His heart sometimes ruled his head and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
As someone the same age as JJP and with a teenage daughter, something like this really hits home. An utter tragedy, I really hope people appreciate the huge contribution he made to the WSR and I hope somehow, that his young family are able, in...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM -
green five liked Sidmouth's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Reported that John Jones Pratt , chair of the WSR has passed away . Ill health had as I understand matters forced him to step back from the WSR and 6435 had recently been sold on Leaves behind two young daughters That this thread is as long as...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM -
green five liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
