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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 -
Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
Video of first moves under battery power are on Youtube: [MEDIA] Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
Sep 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM -
Johnme101 liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
There are mutterings that the field on the west side of the line just South of Horsted Keynes at Station Approach (New Road Bridge I think it's officially called?) is no longer accessible. This was opposite to the side with the public footpath...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM -
Johnme101 liked brmp201's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Now on the GCR website - Tender time for the Factory Flyover! - Great Central Railway
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM -
Johnme101 liked Sawdust's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
A couple of my Balmoral work pics from 2010. Sawdust. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Johnme101 liked marshall5's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
Here's a couple of mine taken in April 1979. 5305 was on a railtour and came in for servicing IIRC while 532 Blue Peter was outside the exhibition hall. Bittern, also owned by Geoff Drury at the time, was on display inside. Ray. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Johnme101 liked D7076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Soon ..almost ready for testing post new chimney and superheater elements fitting .
Sep 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM -
Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Hello everyone, It has been a while since the last finance update, and the hot summer has impacted every heritage railway and tourist attraction that I have spoken to. So, how are we performing? So far this year, we have carried 21,717...
Sep 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM -
Johnme101 liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Going out to tender for the next phase of work....... [MEDIA]
Sep 1, 2026 at 9:45 AM -
Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
A very good report on ITV West Country news this evening regarding the return of steam at the GWSR. Passengers interviewed, all very positive comments. So good to see a return to steam. [BJ] UPDATE. ITV news report added. Steam trains return to...
Sep 1, 2026 at 9:42 AM -
Johnme101 liked banburysaint's post in the thread Northampton & Lamport 30th anniversary gala 29-31 August.
Congratulations on 30 years. Lots of activities today with 2 diesels and 2 steam locomotives in action on the passenger and freight services. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk
Sep 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Johnme101 liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Mangapps gala 29-31 August.
229 in action today......... [ATTACH]
Sep 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM
