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Johnme101 liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
Work continues on the final bits and pieces of the cab at Ian Elvar Engineering at Quainton. Not photographed are the front and rear main footsteps. and cab side steps also being manuafctured by Ian Elvar. The lining and 61673 number were...
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I've just enjoyed 80 miles of steam haulage today behind Erlestoke Manor at the WSR. It is a superb locomotive and handled the banks with ease. It certainly is a very popular loco with the WSR crews. [BJ]
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:42 AM -
Johnme101 liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Dropped into the Railway on Sunday for a family activity linked to a visit to the Everyday Brew Co. on the Bluebell Industrial Estate behind Sheffield Park station. (Nice craft ales, by the way.) Pleased to see their Diesel Gala supported well...
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Johnme101 liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
In a corner of Shropshire something stirs. . . . [MEDIA] [MEDIA] :)
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM -
Johnme101 liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
After giving last weekend a miss, as some of us had business elsewhere, four like minded folk gathered atop the hill yesterday to carry on resurrecting the workshop PMV. Two lads spent the day derusting, red oxiding and undercoating as much of...
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Dunrobin is going to be some loco when it is completed, hope it gets a good run on the SVR before it heads home to Beamish.
Sep 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM -
Johnme101 liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Some on here may have been aware of the rumours about 4150 that had been circulating for some time. However, as discussed at yesterday's AGM and confirmed by email to Members this morning: "The good news is that at 20:58 on the eve of our AGM...
Sep 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM -
Johnme101 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mangapps gala 29-31 August.
An enjoyable day at Mangapps last week. [ATTACH]
Sep 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Johnme101 liked M59137's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
This will be a fairly rare opportunity for a complete 19th-century-built formation to run on the line. Whilst often marketed as the Victorian train, it's usually hauled by 20th century locomotives! Sent from my moto g85 5G using Tapatalk
Sep 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM -
Johnme101 liked David likes trains's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Furness Railway No. 20 announced as the visiting locomotive for the Autumn Gala in late October, running with the vintage train. Also staying for the following half term week. https://nnrailway.co.uk/britains-oldest-working-loco/
Sep 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another "Wagon Wednesday" saw more progress on the sub assembly fixed end and building up, by welding, of the headstock in preparation for the new fixed end. The three vacuum cylinders were also prepped and painted, as we were inside due to the...
Sep 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
The "Urban Viaduct" I think is effectively going to be three parts. From the two track canal bridge, there will be approx 60m of embankment then a small single track bridge next to the Combined Sewer Outflow to allow maintenance vehicle access....
Sep 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM -
Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
[MEDIA] Excellent update from Bridgnorth MPD.
Sep 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM -
Johnme101 liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
New video from Bridgnorth MPD. Good and interesting views 0f the works and workshop, including work on large diameter copper pipes for 82045 at around 14 minutes. [MEDIA]
Sep 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM -
Johnme101 liked cksteam's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
This just popped up on my youtube feed and is well worth a watch for those that haven't found it yet. Very educational and informative, and very well presented. [MEDIA]
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM
