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Johnme101 liked Drewry Car's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think D821 and D7029 (and D8568) moving further south was more to do with the location of the DTG people who maintained them - mostly based south of Birmingham - rather than a souring of the relationship. When they were first preserved around...
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:54 PM -
Johnme101 liked M59137's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
The Carriage & Wagon Blog has been updated: C&W News - August
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:51 PM -
Johnme101 liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
August 2026 Construction Update Smokebox: Visibly, not a lot has changed and it still looks the same as at this year’s Open Day. But in the background, we have now received five rolled plates from Barnshaws (who made the wrapper) consisting of...
Aug 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM -
Johnme101 liked Chailey Stowe's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
With the steam ban still in full affect across most railways, I decided to try something a little different and take a look at the latest developments regarding the extension. Was very good to see large amounts of work taking place in person,...
Aug 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM -
Johnme101 liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
I wonder what the prospects are of a triple Malachite line up in the near future is? With s21C107 due to return next year, 21C123 having it's boiler worked on and 34081 due to go in for overhaul very soon it could end up being a possibility....
Aug 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM -
Johnme101 liked Kingscross's post in the thread Bristol Harbour Railway - Updates and Goings on.
Looks like work is proceeding on Portbury's return and boiler overhaul. Glimpsed while walking past MShed just now. I liked the sign![ATTACH]
Aug 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] With cooler weather we had five people working earlier today. More small jobs were done on #676 in the shed and we are waiting for the new "W" iron to be delivered before we can finish the floor and put the new fixed end on....
Aug 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Johnme101 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
5526 is Bewdley based all weekend. It has a mixture of diagrams. Timetable is awaiting some last minute bits and pieces and then we expect to go live by end of next week.
Aug 19, 2026 at 7:03 AM -
Johnme101 liked Rander's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Email has just gone out from MNLPS that sets out this is not their intention, though the boiler will be given high priority so that Clan Line can use it if necessary. I believe '25's boiler is in pretty good condition.
Aug 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
There is news about 35025, as SLL shareholders are being asked to approve the transfer of Brocklebank Line to the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (they own and run "Clan Line"). As 35025 had fallen behind both Sidmouth and Sir...
Aug 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM -
Johnme101 liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
In the Down Main section it says that negotiations with a main line operating company haven't begun yet for 34007, but the hope is that it'll be on the mainline by mid 2028, after spending 2027 running in on the MHR. The SLL feature says that...
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:49 AM -
Johnme101 liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
New issue of Steam Railway has arrived today and has seemingly answered my question and the plans for it going mainline. According to them, the loco will carry it's 1948 transitional livery of Malachite Green with the number s21C107 on it's...
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM -
Johnme101 liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Like the vast majority of railways we have now resorted to diesel haulage. How long the locos will remain in the siding is anyone’s guess right now.
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Johnme101 liked SVR C&W's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Blimey. Thats gilding the lily . 16202 was good project to allow volunteers to take the lead with paid staff involvement kept to a minimum. We are currently working on LMS TK 2300 using the same approach. Volunteers leading the way with paid...
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:39 AM -
Johnme101 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The canopy is being lifted in at the moment: [ATTACH]
Aug 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
