Johnme101s letzte Aktivitäten
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Johnme101 gefällt Duty Druids Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
You may remember, Dear Reader, that about a month ago(?) we took a door off the workshop PMV...... we managed to get one hinge pin out, with a lot of protest, but could not persuade any of the remaining three to do likewise, in fact we were in...
10 August 2026 um 10:26
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Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema 34039 Boscastle WC class.
Boscastle's inner valve gear billets are getting smaller! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] (Pictures courtesy of Daniela Works)
9 August 2026 um 17:38
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Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
Mention has been made of Brake van rides at Dinting. In fact some of the rolling stock did go to the GCR including this NE brake van. It is now undergoing its second major overhaul at Rothley.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
9 August 2026 um 17:37
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Johnme101 gefällt mdewells Beitrag in dem Thema Oswestry Update.
73129 now back in service at Cambrian Heritage Railways. [IMG] https://www.heritage-railways.com/locosdb/locosdb2.php?RefNo=3388 It was out of use since early July due to a change of ownership (It previously being owned by one individual). CHR...
9 August 2026 um 11:15 -
Johnme101 gefällt Devonbelles Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Brilliant Bluebell. Well done Bluebell Railway staff and HDL. Smashing visit today and the questioning of my sanity catching the 0700.Bristol TM to Paddington soon disappeared when a 33/1 hauled me from East Grinstead,.the first one since the...
8 August 2026 um 17:15
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Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema 34039 Boscastle WC class.
The shareholders of Boscastle Locomotive Ltd received excellent news recently that there has been a full and final settlement of the insurance claim following the theft of parts three years ago. It is said that this will cover about 90% of the...
7 August 2026 um 10:59 -
Johnme101 gefällt Ben Jendens Beitrag in dem Thema Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
80097 now officially announced
7 August 2026 um 10:48
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Johnme101 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
6 August 2026 um 18:09 -
Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema 34039 Boscastle WC class.
The tender brake shaft has now been painted black! [ATTACH] Also to be seen are the fitted bolts with painted heads, so the final assembly of this item is just about to happen. On display over the "Deltic" weekend on Loughborough platform was...
6 August 2026 um 18:09
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Johnme101 gefällt mikehartuks Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.
Having first checked with our engineers I hope the following reply to your questions is helpful; 1. What is the Black material? Road Planings / Tarmac? RVR: The material purchased is Type 4 sub-base. 2. How thick 150mm ? RVR: Correct. C150mm...
6 August 2026 um 18:08 -
Johnme101 gefällt Paul.Unis Beitrag in dem Thema Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.
Andrew Barclay 'Victory' is the final visitor
6 August 2026 um 18:06 -
Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Windcutter Wagons.
Some more prep work has been done on the sub assembly of the fixed end for B560676 and some body paint prep with red oxide. Outside the shed the two vac cylinders from B573403 have been removed and renovation of them started. [ATTACH]
6 August 2026 um 18:06
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Johnme101 gefällt NathanPs Beitrag in dem Thema Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
No. 1 at Bo'ness ready for the 1030 departure [ATTACH]
6 August 2026 um 11:00
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Johnme101 gefällt Jonnies Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
For those interested, 1001 is a Class 201 and has two English Electric 4SRKT Mark II engines, each developing 500hp. The Class 201s were built as a 6-car, so the unit is well within its capability as a 4-car train. The traction motors (EE507)...
6 August 2026 um 10:59 -
Johnme101 gefällt philip08s Beitrag in dem Thema Yorkshire Wolds Railway.
Visited on 2 August to find that a 60 yard extension in field 3 towards Wetwang had been handed over by the P W Dept on 29 July. This is now incorporated into the journey which remains at about 15 minutes including access to a siding. The working...
6 August 2026 um 10:57
