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Johnme101 liked geoff_in_chester's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Here's a view of it during its reversal at Chester South Junction yesterday for those who like to chew over what's missing/changed etc. RE an earlier comment, both my wife and I commented on hearing a regular "squeak" when it passed us during the...
May 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Johnme101 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Even though the weather was dreary at times didn't stop us enjoying ourselves. Three days of rovers and half day on Monday at Minehead before we had to leave for the 5 hour trip back north. Time keeping left a little to be desired, but not a...
May 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
It's amazing how quickly 46447 is to return to service. Latest news from the ESR. <BJ> ''This May sees the return to service of Ivatt 2MT 46447 and of course we're making an event of it. On 23rd & 25th May we are operating an intensive timetable...
May 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM -
Johnme101 liked City_Steam's post in the thread Ravenglass & Eskdale- Northern Rock's Golden Jubliee Gala 2-4 May.
A lovely Gala Saturday, with Katie and Sian looking very much at home. I'm not sure I ever saw them at Fairbourne as a kid, so was great to catch up with them. Very attractive engines! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
May 5, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Johnme101 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Timetable and hopefully a final visiting steam loco to be confirmed towards the end of this week all being well, but in the meantime happy to confirm GWR railcar No.22 will have its final running days during the gala, it has been bestowed the...
May 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM -
Johnme101 liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
A very enjoyable three days despite the annual delays which now feel part of the product. Some great combos and performances ! [MEDIA]
May 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM -
Johnme101 liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 80064 Overhaul at ESR.
80064 is now on shed at Cranmore.[IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
May 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM -
Johnme101 liked James McLeish's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Popped down today to make the most of the nice weather and see No.22 out and about on the line, along with 6880 and newly arrived 34070 getting her first runs in ahead of the gala in a few weeks. [MEDIA]
May 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM -
Johnme101 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Good one! I got No. 22 arriving at Broadway: [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Johnme101 liked beavis's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
May 2nd 2026. Something Different at Toddington.[ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.
News of the Autumn Steam Gala. <BJ> ''As the dust settles on another successful Spring Steam Gala, we are very pleased to share that the first visitor for our Autumn Steam Gala is 41313, attending courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway!...
May 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM -
Johnme101 liked Devonbelle's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Thanks Seb and other WSR members who made my visit enjoyable today. A shame that the A4 issues compromised the timetable, I hope that the next 3 days are a success. Highlights today were seeing Victor and doing multiple trips behind the loco for...
May 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread GER/LNER Y5 Coffee Pot 229.
According to the Beamish blog https://beamishtransportonline.co.uk/2026/05/transport-engineering-diary-april-2026/ it will appear at another railway locally before going to GWSR. Could it be Tanfield as they have a gala next weekend? Sent from...
May 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The current focus is to finish the Jinty; the aim is September this year. It'll then be 'Sutton'. Otherwise, everything else is paused and awaiting another day in the year, money or people to come along to do it. Ugly's owner sadly passed away...
May 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM -
Johnme101 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
More pictures of the slip remediation including some drone shots: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Meanwhile Manston has landed at Toddington and is straight into service every day this bank holiday weekend over the full length of the...
May 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
