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  1. Johnme101 liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.

    6. Kolovoz 2026. u 18:09
  2. Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    The tender brake shaft has now been painted black! [ATTACH] Also to be seen are the fitted bolts with painted heads, so the final assembly of this item is just about to happen. On display over the "Deltic" weekend on Loughborough platform was...

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  3. Johnme101 liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Having first checked with our engineers I hope the following reply to your questions is helpful; 1. What is the Black material? Road Planings / Tarmac? RVR: The material purchased is Type 4 sub-base. 2. How thick 150mm ? RVR: Correct. C150mm...

    6. Kolovoz 2026. u 18:08
  4. Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.

    Andrew Barclay 'Victory' is the final visitor

    6. Kolovoz 2026. u 18:06
  5. Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Some more prep work has been done on the sub assembly of the fixed end for B560676 and some body paint prep with red oxide. Outside the shed the two vac cylinders from B573403 have been removed and renovation of them started. [ATTACH]

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  6. Johnme101 liked NathanP's post in the thread Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.

    No. 1 at Bo'ness ready for the 1030 departure [ATTACH]

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  7. Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    For those interested, 1001 is a Class 201 and has two English Electric 4SRKT Mark II engines, each developing 500hp. The Class 201s were built as a 6-car, so the unit is well within its capability as a 4-car train. The traction motors (EE507)...

    6. Kolovoz 2026. u 10:59
  8. Johnme101 liked philip08's post in the thread Yorkshire Wolds Railway.

    Visited on 2 August to find that a 60 yard extension in field 3 towards Wetwang had been handed over by the P W Dept on 29 July. This is now incorporated into the journey which remains at about 15 minutes including access to a siding. The working...

    6. Kolovoz 2026. u 10:57
  9. Johnme101 liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    Chairmans Chat is up folks: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jly26-chairmanschat.html

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:13
  10. Johnme101 liked Adam Tandy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 to return to the main line under an agreement with Vintage Trains - first charter provisionally planned to be the "Worcester Shakespeare Express" on 8th November....

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:12
  11. Johnme101 liked 5944's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    From Bluebell's Facebook page... DEMU No. 1001 is set to run this weekend! We're pleased to announce that, subject to availability and any last-minute operational alterations, Southern Region DEMU No. 1001 is planned to operate on the Bluebell...

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:10
  12. Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Preservation is all about working together. Yesterday evening, I popped over from the Spa Valley Railway and spent some time at the Bluebell, re-familiarising and assessing two of their Driver Inspectors on Hastings Diesels Limited's Class 201...

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:08
  13. Johnme101 liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    Whilst noting that nothing official has been confirmed yet the 80097 group have let slip in their latest update that they are in negotiations for their Std 4 tank to attend the SVR ASG. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQkJCjanv/

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:06
  14. Johnme101 liked banburysaint's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Trip on the Kesr today busy services and lots of happy passengers which hopefully will help to swell the coffers! [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk

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  15. Johnme101 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Looks like 7828 is back in the land of the living, so what's the chance of it appearing now?

    5. Kolovoz 2026. u 07:00