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  1. martin1656 replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Also, with the continuing hostility from the landowners, I'm wondering if the crop growing season, will mean steam being banned between Bodiam and Robertsbridge, once the line reopens, because a stray spark, could quite easily lead to them,...

    Jun 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
  2. martin1656 replied to the thread Tornado.

    At least on the face of it 60163 has been reliable as far as any steam loco can be since it returned to the mainline, and its not missed any of its booked turns either, Hopefully it remains fault free, as there are not that many air braked...

    Jun 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
  3. martin1656 replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Thats how its going to have to be, and once the line is rebuilt, the railway is going to have to remain ultra cautious, and not give any excuse to the neighbours to complain .

    Jun 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
  4. martin1656 replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Steam will still be around, but limited to a few routes, because the main routes will all at some point be re signaled with in cab control, and it will have to be able to be retro fitted, Some loco owners, will dig their heels in and refuse to...

    Jun 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
  5. martin1656 replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    For one horrible second i thought i read, " I will get my suspenders " :D

    Jun 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
  6. martin1656 replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Something has to cause the slippage in delivery times, But I doubt we will be told, what.

    Jun 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM