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  1. Jamessquared liked garth manor's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Having chosen to spend the first 250 words on crocodiles, gas, sailing etc before any mention of any railway, priorities ?

    Apr 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM

  2. Jamessquared replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    I'd suggest two things: A railway has to invest in its motive power to survive. Deferring that investment will lead to a motive power crisis in a few year's time. So a need for cash for the railway doesn't mean that investment in the future...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 7:31 AM

  3. Jamessquared replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It’s unique, but there are many unique locos of comparable age and complexity! I guess there is £10k of transport before you even start … The key questions for me would be: How much stripping down does the NRM (and indeed Swanage) want to...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM

  4. Jamessquared replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Wrought iron I assume. Tom

    Apr 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM

  5. Jamessquared liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Wrought iron was universal up to the 1860s, before the brittle problems with steel were overcome. It was used for frames, boilers, wheels, rails, tyres, tanks and tenders. Everything, in fact.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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