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Johnme101 liked Breva's post in the thread 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.
Sep 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Johnme101 liked brmp201's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
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Johnme101 liked Evan DMU's post in the thread 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...
Sep 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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]
Sep 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Johnme101 liked Breva's post in the thread 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...
Sep 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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]
Sep 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Johnme101 liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread 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...
Sep 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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.
Sep 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Johnme101 liked Miff's post in the thread 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....
Sep 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
Johnme101 liked William Fletcher's post in the thread 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...
Sep 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
Johnme101 liked nhumble37's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
Seb, like MANY other things in life DON`T LET THE BxxxxxxS GRIND YOU DOWN!!! Keep your head up son
Sep 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM -
Johnme101 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.
[ATTACH] You can find out the final guest on Patreon....though looks like 9681 to me
Sep 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Johnme101 liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Sometimes Dear Reader, we can have more bodies than work available, and yesterday was one of those days! As it happened eight like minded souls gathered atop the hill yesterday morning, all well and good, but at the mo work on the workshop PMV...
Sep 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Johnme101 liked beavis's post in the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
Mixed Train & Ballast (from Meldon?)[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Sep 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Johnme101 liked free2grice's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
If you consider the comments made regarding WSR galas since you started with the planning team, may I suggest that you ignore the 1% of negative comments and think of the 99% of positive comments. Over the years, WSR galas have been among the...
Sep 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
