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Johnme101s letzte Aktivitäten

  1. Johnme101 gefällt Wagoniesters Beitrag in dem Thema Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    Given how much it has cost to do restorations of locos such as 4110 and 4150 recently completed, I envisage a restoration of 80100 getting little-to-no change from £1million at the very least. In some ways, it does tell a story by showing how...

    17 September 2026 um 17:28
  2. Johnme101 gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    41313 repaired. Will makes it’s booked 1445 ex Bridgnorth.

    17 September 2026 um 17:24
  3. Johnme101 gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.

    [ATTACH] There's an appeal for the engine shed at Robertsbridge. If you enjoy these pictures, maybe you'd like to help?

    IMG_20260916_163041667~2.jpg 17 September 2026 um 09:56
  4. Johnme101 gefällt Paul Grants Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    Good to see John Cameron out and about and travelling in the Beavertail.: https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/red-letter-day-for-strathspey-steam-railway-as-former-scotra-445100/

    17 September 2026 um 09:55
  5. Johnme101 gefällt SebWelshs Beitrag in dem Thema WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    Not quite true, but you'd be forgiven for missing it seeing as we haven't formally announced it yet - Andrew Barclay no.2315 'Lady Ingrid' is the final locomotive for the lineup, subject to agreement of contract. 'Lady Ingrid' is freshly...

    17 September 2026 um 09:54
  6. Johnme101 gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.

    The starting point (still a chair, but today with an orange jacket on it) is in the distance by the field boundary. [ATTACH] As you can see we were just 5 people today, plus the digger driver.

    IMG_20260916_160759725_HDR~2.jpg 16 September 2026 um 18:12
  7. Johnme101 gefällt brmp201s Beitrag in dem Thema Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

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    16 September 2026 um 18:12
  8. Johnme101 gefällt Evan DMUs Beitrag in dem Thema Midland Railway - Butterley DMU Gala - Sat 19/Sun 20 - Rare Track.

    The Midland Railway – Butterley will be holding its annual DMU Gala this weekend, which this time will include the opportunity to travel over some rare track. For the first time for a number of years some trains will use the south curve at...

    16 September 2026 um 18:10
  9. Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There will be Boscastle Guided Shed Tours on Sat 3rd and Sun 4th of the Autumn Steam Gala. In the shed work has continued on refurbishing smaller parts and boiler cladding. [ATTACH]

    DSCF0273.JPG 15 September 2026 um 17:49
  10. Johnme101 gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.

    We are currently working on the reverse curve, roughly between Junction road and Salehurst. We laid 80m today, and aim to complete 400m by the end of the week, to join up with an earlier bit laid by the future passing loop, near Austens Rother...

    IMG_20260914_094337321~2.jpg 15 September 2026 um 17:47
  11. Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    6990 is having new superheater flues fitted and some other steam pipe work. 78019 has been having what looks like a valve and piston examination/refurbishment. [ATTACH]

    DSCF0276.JPG 15 September 2026 um 17:45
  12. Johnme101 gefällt Gladiator 5076s Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    A few images from the four days which of course included the preview day. Not all my plans worked. The failure of 257 Squadron meant my plans for two double headed Bulleid rides to Norden became one that was Manston & D6515. Looking like the next...

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  13. Johnme101 gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Windcutter Wagons.

    [ATTACH] Progress on the manufacture of our new "W" iron. The centre section needs welding in place and then the fixing holes can be drilled.

    IMG_2624.JPG 15 September 2026 um 17:43
  14. Johnme101 gefällt Miffs Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.

    Some time ago Baguley Drewry railcar 9129 was purchased for use on the extension. It’s a lightweight vehicle considered capable of transporting up to 14 people to a worksite over newly laid track. Here’s a blog entry from last year....

    14 September 2026 um 17:57
  15. Johnme101 gefällt William Fletchers Beitrag in dem Thema WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    How fickle are you? Will you be back in a year moaning that the WSR is no longer doing galas. I remember when galas were everything a home railway had to offer and some different workings. Visiting engines have spoiled enthusiasts - Tanfield ran...

    14 September 2026 um 17:55