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  1. Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Dunrobin is going to be some loco when it is completed, hope it gets a good run on the SVR before it heads home to Beamish.

    Sep 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM

  2. Johnme101 liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Some on here may have been aware of the rumours about 4150 that had been circulating for some time. However, as discussed at yesterday's AGM and confirmed by email to Members this morning: "The good news is that at 20:58 on the eve of our AGM...

    Sep 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM

  3. Johnme101 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mangapps gala 29-31 August.

    An enjoyable day at Mangapps last week. [ATTACH]

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  4. Johnme101 liked M59137's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    This will be a fairly rare opportunity for a complete 19th-century-built formation to run on the line. Whilst often marketed as the Victorian train, it's usually hauled by 20th century locomotives! Sent from my moto g85 5G using Tapatalk

    Sep 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM

  5. Johnme101 liked David likes trains's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Furness Railway No. 20 announced as the visiting locomotive for the Autumn Gala in late October, running with the vintage train. Also staying for the following half term week. https://nnrailway.co.uk/britains-oldest-working-loco/

    Sep 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM

  6. Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another "Wagon Wednesday" saw more progress on the sub assembly fixed end and building up, by welding, of the headstock in preparation for the new fixed end. The three vacuum cylinders were also prepped and painted, as we were inside due to the...

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  7. Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    The "Urban Viaduct" I think is effectively going to be three parts. From the two track canal bridge, there will be approx 60m of embankment then a small single track bridge next to the Combined Sewer Outflow to allow maintenance vehicle access....

    Sep 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM

  8. Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    [MEDIA] Excellent update from Bridgnorth MPD.

    Sep 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM

  9. Johnme101 liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    New video from Bridgnorth MPD. Good and interesting views 0f the works and workshop, including work on large diameter copper pipes for 82045 at around 14 minutes. [MEDIA]

    Sep 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

  10. Johnme101 liked cksteam's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    This just popped up on my youtube feed and is well worth a watch for those that haven't found it yet. Very educational and informative, and very well presented. [MEDIA]

    Sep 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM

  11. Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.

    Video of first moves under battery power are on Youtube: [MEDIA] Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk

    Sep 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Johnme101 liked Sawdust's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.

    A couple of my Balmoral work pics from 2010. Sawdust. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  15. 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]

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