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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 -
Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Well #403 has lots missing, #067 has a mostly black inside and chassis rails and #676 has a finished sub assembly fixed end (We are still awaiting the new "W" iron). [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Johnme101 liked GWJ's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Visited yesterday - due to the fire risk the 03 was the motive power for our 4 coach train which ran as far as Llwyfan Cerrig. Apparently it had difficulty reaching 4th gear and we pootled along at about 15mph. At Llwyfan Cerrig the engine...
Aug 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Johnme101 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Mangapps gala 29-31 August.
Subject to weather. Saturday - Diesel locos Sunday & Monday - Diesel locos plus: Brookfield GER 229 Info from http://www.mangapps.co.uk/
Aug 26, 2026 at 10:39 AM