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lynbarn liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
And Charwelton having its steam test.
Jun 4, 2026 at 6:08 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
I think 37 should be put up for the HRA carriage restoration awards
Jun 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
lynbarn liked StoneRoad's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
tbh, I sometimes say "Big Island" instead. No, I think 37 was actually worse than either of 62/3 ! Different repairs were required in all three carriages tbh. The main two problems with 37 were a) water penetration into the many roof sticks - we...
Jun 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM -
lynbarn liked Ballaugh Boy's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
Agreed that would be a super MNR set. Plus, maybe MNR 15 if it’s serviceable and not forgetting F38 when restored.
Jun 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Helston Railway.
It's a wicked drink they make out of apples down that way, but it is a proper job:D:D:D
May 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM -
lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I'm not much assuaged by that - and if I were booking, it is the type of thing that has made me empty my basket and say "screw them".
May 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM -
lynbarn liked 73108's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Sorry @Drewry Car but this did make me chuckle. And yes, as a professional writer*, I've been hoist by my own petard in that manner many times ;) One only has to take a cursory glance at the BBC news and sport web sites (two words) to see how...
May 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
Wow, that looks great, well done, guys. I guess I am not the first to think it, but I see a photo opportunity coming with the above, the Foxdale coach and the teak finish Cleminson in the same train, hauled by, you guessed it, Caledonia.
May 29, 2026 at 5:52 AM
