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Matt78 replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Repairing carriages on a contract basis is expensive. We have spent a six figure sum on 2 MK1’s which were both operating prior to repairs. In both cases we could have done even more work to them. Many MK1’s are coming to the end of their...
Aug 24, 2026 at 7:54 AM -
Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Aberaeron signal box is now open to the public after a comprehensive restoration.
Aug 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Matt78 liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
GREAT news indeed. Please thank every involved in the planning, preparation and actual spadework.
Aug 23, 2026 at 10:06 AM -
Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work has commenced on the final connection to road 2 of the carriage shed.
Aug 23, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
The 03 has done us proud. Looks like the steam ban will continue into next week as the ground is still tinder dry in Carmarthenshire.
Aug 22, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
No comment on the first line… the sensor on the wheel would not be good for some of our curves, incompatible with other stock, really need at least 2 units for spares and parts, lack of public appeal, were a few of the reasons that were...
Aug 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM -
Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Have been offered a Pacer previously but had to decline due to a number of issues.
Aug 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM -
Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
we have the 2 x 03 locos. At the moment our own 03 is proving to be up to the task, hopefully the second one will be available soon.
Aug 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
Matt78 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The fascia boards do have bolts in them already, I'm not sure why there are G clamps, except perhaps to wind you up? [ATTACH] In this picture the bolts are being fitted. You can also see the complicated layers of material to make everything fit...
Aug 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Like the vast majority of railways we have now resorted to diesel haulage. How long the locos will remain in the siding is anyone’s guess right now.
Aug 17, 2026
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Matt78 liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The canopy is being lifted in at the moment: [ATTACH]
Aug 17, 2026
