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lynbarn liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The Loco dept. Amazon wish list is an excellent idea! I've chipped in. Dead easy.
Jul 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread New build M&GN C class.
While I would agree with you, a new build is a new build regardless of gauge, the problem, as I see it, is a lack of marketing skills and an understanding of the right methods of fundraising for each project. Having a dream to replicate a...
Jul 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM -
lynbarn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
I noticed a dash to grab the 2 first class compartments in F37 at both Port Erin and Douglas yesterday. Ray.
Jul 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM -
lynbarn liked ghost's post in the thread New build M&GN C class.
Neither project would be mentioned here as this is a thread for a specific standard gauge loco. Gowrie is mentioned in several of the FR threads. The ZA6 has its own thread which was updated in March 2026. If you have updates, feel free to...
Jul 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread New build M&GN C class.
Besides the above, I have not seen any mention of two 2ft gauge projects which are being privately funded: NWNGR Gowie https://www.gowrielocomotivetrust.com/about-the-project and the Indian Dholpur ZA/6' new build:...
Jul 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM -
lynbarn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread New build M&GN C class.
Yes, but then you get into the point that for anyone sufficiently knowledgable to care, they will know it is wrong; and for those not sufficiently knowledgeable, would they actually care that you had a loco carrying the identity of a long-lost...
Jul 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM -
lynbarn liked Cartman's post in the thread New build M&GN C class.
One or two already have, 48518 for one
Jul 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Thank you, Mike, it is all looking good.
Jul 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM -
lynbarn liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Point starts about 50m west of the bridge. Mike
Jul 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Looking at the photos of bridge 24, where about is the location for the end of the loop point work going to be?
Jul 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM -
lynbarn liked 73108's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Service roads? Or is it the site of the passing loop at that point? If you're right and there are currently 'service roads' along the formation, I sincerely hope they will be returned to habitats for nature (including tree planting) once the...
Jul 12, 2026 at 6:32 AM -
lynbarn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Formerly part of 'Collection X' fully restored Manx Northern brake compo No.16 (IMR F37) is now in regular traffic, its large brake compartment proving most useful for buggies etc. Its sister F38 a full third is well on its way...
Jul 12, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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lynbarn liked Vulcan Works's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
That's a shame, you're missing out but if someone has already made the effort to provide an update they can't be expected to double their workload by posting another version too :)
Jul 10, 2026 at 10:48 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
Yes, there are several locos in the collection I would love to also see running again; however, I think it will be down to two things: one is money, and two, where would you restore them? Reading various pages on here and other social media...
Jul 9, 2026 at 12:21 AM -
lynbarn liked NGChrisW's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
I think the Renishaw Heisler would be top of my list to see on display, if only so I could pose this on its prototype! Possibly not the most practical loco for VoR services however….
Jul 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
