Johnme101's Recent Activity
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Johnme101 liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
Update on the boiler. The big news is that a new copper doorplate has been completed by HBSS and already delivered to Leaky finders. Repairs to the copper tube plate have been completed which consisted of building up laps and welding up...
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Johnme101 liked Raimondo's post in the thread 70013.
Latest update on 70013's boiler, which has been due back from Tyseley 'any day now' for a couple of years. The shed team at Loughborough kindly provide regular updates on the fleet and the overhauls, which is really appreciated. Their latest...
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM -
Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM -
Johnme101 liked Robin's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Adding my thanks to everyone involved for another excellent gala. The four guests, plus another one of 4150 (well it has been a long time coming!) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Johnme101 liked A1X's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another fabulous gala weekend, some photos below. More can be found at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Severn-Valley-Railway/Autumn-Steam-Gala-September-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There really isn't a lot to do, bar fitting the electronics - which apparently has a date confirmed with the contractor according to the last YouTube update. Don't forget it went to Derby via rail last year, so it is already a known entity to...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
Johnme101 liked neildimmer's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Photos from my 2 day visit start with Friday, which turned out a very wet afternoon at Bridgnorth!!, excellent running all day i overheard a conversation at Bridgnorth between some footplate crew that 4150 is a very strong engine, far better than...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We have a new complete "W" iron! However the main job on Wednesday was to prepare Rothley shed for the Beer Festival. There are two visitors as well, going to be on display. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Not much more to add other than another top notch gala from the SVR. Great selection of locos, the timetable was the perfect balance between interest, reliability and frequency. Trains were very well loaded, but always able to get a seat if...
Sep 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Johnme101 liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another excellent day at the Severn Valley today - it always delivers the goods! All locos seemed to be behaving well and things were running pretty much to time most of the day. Highlight for me was seeing 46115 for the first time in many...
Sep 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Johnme101 liked banburysaint's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Svr shirt button below. A bit of fun pending the full painting. [ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk
Sep 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Johnme101 liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The team did it - nor as they liked to remind us all was there ever doubt they would! Track is now laid all the way from RVR Bridge No 24 to Salehurst bridleway crossing. That track laying started in June and now, with what were two...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM -
Johnme101 liked Streetert's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
[ATTACH] Courtesy of David Hamilton Full news item https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/09/section-5a-track-laying-connected-up.html More to come,,,, but better to get the end of the effort out of the way, before doing so.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Johnme101 liked Spitfire's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
90775's extension is until mid October 2027. Ring Haw will be the next loco to be outshopped.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:39 PM -
Johnme101 liked alexl102's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
More Hunslets is never a bad thing!
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
