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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 -
green five liked Chris86's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Wonder if Tyseley would loan Rood Ashton Hall's tender? Chris
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
green five replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
The latest issue of Trackside has a report that suggests 45110 could be heading back to it's old home, the Severn Valley Railway to help out with their Winter/Christmas services as they are currently short of suitable motive power (Class 4 and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM -
green five liked 5944's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
https://www.adventure001.com/Activity/Railways/Train-Driving/89 Diesel loco driving courses coming up at MHR. 31203, formerly at Blaenavon and freshly repainted in green with small yellow ends, should be moving to the railway shortly.
Oct 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
green five liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It's that time of year where you just don't know how many layers to put on...... having seen the forecast for yesterday, Muggins 'Ere opted for the lesser option, got into a nice soon to be warm car with heated seat :) only to reach the other end...
Oct 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
