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Johnme101 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The June issue of The Bluebell Times is ready to download. In this issue: Sharpthorn goes to the High Weald Steam Rally - hauled by steam Henry the Collecting Dog visit London Jack Beachy Head goes to Didcot - and the LSWR Brake 3rd goes to...
Jun 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM -
Johnme101 liked 5944's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/192G5aXJSD/ Swanage Railway Secures Charitable Status in Landmark 50th Anniversary Year Swanage Railway is delighted to announce that it has officially been granted charitable status by the Charity Commission,...
Jun 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM -
Johnme101 liked guycarr360's post in the thread Tulyar.
D9015 Tulyar. Further to last weeks testing day, after another two days mileage accumulation this week, the DPS engineering team are pleased to report that they are happy with the locos performance and ready to move onto the next stage of its...
Jun 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
This week saw three of the six floor sheets welded in place on B 570676. The top coat patching was completed on B 589204 and we have had another wagon, B279702, arrive from Quorn which will need a new floor and other repairs.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Tulyar.
Running through Rothley yesterday. [ATTACH]
Jun 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Johnme101 liked GWR4707's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Pictures on its Facebook page suggest that the chassis and wheels etc are progressing, plus possibly more significantly, when I passed the other week I noticed that its boiler which has been prominently stored outside and visible from the station...
Jun 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
Tulyer was on test yesterday with 8 1/2 coaches. [ATTACH]
Jun 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Tanfield Legends of Industry Gala 19-21 June.
Announced on Facebook that the visiting loco is Dora from Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
Jun 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM -
Johnme101 liked DcB's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
On the Swanage Railway FB page 30053 has now joined 80104 at the Herston works https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=140540918162011
Jun 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM -
Johnme101 liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
And if you need a drink after that. . . [ATTACH] PS. Don't count on the steam. . . Barclay 2261 has passed it's hydraulic test, but boiler still to pass the steam test . . . and then there the little task of putting it back on the frames!
Jun 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Johnme101 liked DcB's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Also from Facebook NNR Engineering 30053 is expected to join 80104 in Herston Works in a few days https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122115152192572617
Jun 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM -
Johnme101 liked raisborough.smith's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
This is great news and hopefully be able to get there .thank you for the details.
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:48 AM -
Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
An update on loco 80104 thanks to David Ensor on Facebook. <BJ> ''80104 is now in Herston Works - progress is on many fronts, large amounts of cleaning and needle gunning, removal of some items ready for painting, removal of lagging around parts...
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:48 AM -
Johnme101 liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Part FOUR of the relay series has now been posted here https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-first-section-of-track-goes-down-4.html
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM -
Johnme101 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
41313 announced
Jun 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
