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Johnb replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
It certainly was different and no sun in the face around midday! I didn’t submit anything to you because Mr Cable was there so you would have just got two of everything!
Apr 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM -
Johnb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Needless to say I have an inbox filling with submissions for the next issue of Bluebell Times! (As running foreman last Sunday I also had a small part to play in ensuring that 80151, 72 and the carriages were left in the right place and ready to...
Apr 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM -
Johnb liked Sheff's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Great turn out for the Clan Hengist / B17 Sandringham open day yesterday, car parks full to overflowing. Lots more stands there too, inc George V, Gowrie, GCR gap viaduct model, and Advanced Steam’s 10.25in Revolution which showcased some really...
Apr 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Johnb liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
If anyone is interested, here is a short video of the last weekends Open Day at Diamond Engineering in Sheffield [MEDIA]
Apr 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM -
Johnb attached a file to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
Apr 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Johnb liked free2grice's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
Good news from Ian Riley at the works today. Amazing how quickly the locos are overhauled. <BJ> ''Close on the heels of 45407, 44871 Leaves The Works today following overhaul'' [IMG] [IMG]
Apr 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM -
Johnb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Jesus Christ. Never knew we had so many ORR inspectors on here :eek: Everyone seems to know so much about it all! The statement quite clearly does not read anything like we would start the Jacobite tomorrow but the ORR won’t let us - While...
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
