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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    This may be a really dumb question so I do apologise, but what's the benefit of having a second platform? Would it only come into play on gala...
    Post by: James F, Oct 23, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR General Discussion and Operations

    Good points! (from flying scotsman123 as well) However the idea was suggested by GWSR founder and first chairman Tim Bazeley according to the...
    Post by: James F, Aug 4, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR General Discussion and Operations

    I visited the line on Saturday and travelled from Cheltenham Racecourse to Broadway. A great trip! It took an hour - had great scenery - and to be...
    Post by: James F, Aug 4, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR - Cheltenham Spa and possible extensions

    I went to university in Cheltenham and lived near Pittville Park (Hardwick Halls and then Brunswick Street). I used to go for runs along the line...
    Post by: James F, May 2, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LMS Record of 114mph

    This thread is an amazing read. Thanks for everyone who has contributed. i made a brew with some biscuits and had a good half an hour reading it...
    Post by: James F, Jun 18, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Record of 114mph

    Hello! I'm looking for any information regarding the alleged speed record of the LMS obtained by a Duchess south of Crewe. I've heard the story it...
    Thread by: James F, Jun 15, 2018, 101 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Coast to Coast 19/05/18

    Trips taking in Warrington Central? As far as I'm aware there was the one in 2013 but that was a rarity? (If I've missed subsequent trips I'll be...
    Post by: James F, May 16, 2018 in forum: What's Going On