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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Interesting. The WL website roster still shows 4247 as the Alresford loco for the 2nd to the 4th September. I wonder if a problem has been found?...
    Post by: green five, Sep 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak...
    Post by: green five, Aug 31, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Thanks for the info. I might have to pay a visit as I am on holiday this week.
    Post by: green five, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    There is no estimate yet as 80150 does not feature in the short term loco strategy due to it being such a large job. Good progress has been made...
    Post by: green five, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I just realised I left off 53808. The S & D trust loco is being overhauled at Ropley but there is currently no operating agreement signed to use...
    Post by: green five, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    It was a little worrying that 41312 was not mentioned. We will have to wait and see what the future holds for one of the most popular locos on the...
    Post by: green five, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    6989 is going off to do some more filming work in November according to the Friends of 6989 Facebook group. Wightwick Hall will then return to...
    Post by: green five, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    [ATTACH] There is an interesting article in the latest issue of Heritage Railway which arrived the other day. The six page article is basically...
    Post by: green five, Aug 29, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026

    I think it is a great line up. 6989 will get families attending the event which is good for the railway's finances and future. Okay so the Hall...
    Post by: green five, Aug 23, 2026 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026

    Ivatt 46447 from the East Somerset Railway announced as the fourth visiting locomotive. So there will be three Ivatts operating together for...
    Post by: green five, Aug 21, 2026 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    An additional three day event with 6989 Wightwick Hall has been added to the calendar for the end of October (26th to 28th):...
    Post by: green five, Aug 20, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026

    Could we see 6989 Wightwick Hall added to the gala lineup as it has been announced on her FB group that she is rostered for use on the railway for...
    Post by: green five, Aug 5, 2026 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    6989 Wightwick Hall added to the loco roster for October as the Hall returns to action after her boiler repairs. The loco is off for more filming...
    Post by: green five, Aug 5, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    This event has now been removed from the What's On / Special Events page on the Bluebell Railway website. Hopefully this just means it will be...
    Post by: green five, Jul 30, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Fire Risk

    35028 might already be booked up for End Of SR Steam events next Summer as it is the 60th Anniversary. This might explain the gap in the Pullman...
    Post by: green five, Jul 28, 2026 in forum: What's Going On