Johnme101's Recent Activity
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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
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Johnme101 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
30065 "Maunsell" has made it's first moves in steam following overhaul. More work still to be done, and no date for entry into traffic as yet.
Aug 31, 2026 at 9:42 AM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
Nice to see steam back in operation today! [ATTACH]
Aug 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We had a good meeting today with three Mid Hants wagon team members. They spent time with us at Rothley and also with the Quorn Wagon and Wagon team. [ATTACH]
Aug 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Johnme101 liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
August Engineering notes now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-aug26.html
Aug 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM -
Johnme101 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 has been announced as the third visitor. Returning after its first visit in 2024
Aug 28, 2026 at 10:09 AM
