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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another first for the Windcutters! [ATTACH] This wagon went up to Leeds to have its wheel tyres "turned" to a correct profile. When it was unloaded I was told that it was actually shunted briefly onto NR rails so the first time a 16Ton Mineral...
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Johnme101 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread KWVLR Diesel Gala 18 - 21 June 2026.
Can't find another thread so I am creating one. Went on the last day, Sunday, spent the time in Oxenhope woods. A few shots from the day:[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Johnme101 liked 32110's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Waiting to rejoin the Bluebell fleet. [ATTACH]
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Johnme101 liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Update today for the diesel Gala from the website: Latest Visitors Announcement (24/06/2026): Stealing the spotlight is a true headline maker: Class 60 no. 60099 Ben More Assynt, making history as the first Class 60 ever to operate at The...
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Johnme101 liked ykin01's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Just seen 31466 depart Grosmont on the webcam with a 3-coach train that included 2 teak coaches!
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
One of the jobs that has taken a lot of time and effort has been the front tender brakeshaft. This is similar to the rear one seen in post #351. The brass bearings were worn and so new ones would need to be made, this highlighted that the shaft...
Jun 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Johnme101 liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
This has appeared on YouTube today..... [MEDIA]
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Johnme101 liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Hopefully the cab doors have been painted too! [ATTACH]
Jun 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Johnme101 liked JBTEvans's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Yesterday I visited the SVR with my dad for Father's Day arriving at KR just before the first train departed behind 13268. We ate breakfast in the Station Tea Room, and then caught the second train out of KR with the class 20 up to Bridgnorth...
Jun 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Johnme101 liked James McLeish's post in the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
Some footage covering the event and the various locomotives on display. Was a great day overall, and was certainly a nice surprise to have Caroline offering rides throughout the day. [MEDIA]
Jun 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
One of our next wagons for overhaul is B573403. This came from Leamington in 1995 and had been in use by Transrail (or Transport for London?)? It is interesting as the sides had the usual cut outs halfway up to prevent being overladen when...
Jun 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Hi Phil Thanks for that, we will be renumbering #702 as B590067. It was in regular use up to 2022 I believe as it was FTR and Pad Examined in 2021 and 2022 with the other wagons in the running rake. However it was noted as a "Poor Floor" and so...
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Johnme101 liked Sunnieboy's post in the thread Car 14.
Now on Swanage rails. Sunnie[IMG] Sent from my SM-P610 using Tapatalk
Jun 21, 2026 at 11:20 AM -
Johnme101 liked 5944's post in the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Good day today. Nice relaxed atmosphere, no issues with people getting in the way while you're trying to take photos, very little queuing for footplate visits and a ride beyond 08724 on Caroline....
Jun 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Johnme101 replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
The Y14 should be entering the works shorty as the team that worked on the N2 will now work on the Y14. Sent from my SM-A266B using Tapatalk
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM
