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    Fire Risk and Preserved Lines

    Some locos have ash pan sprinklers which is a handy feature to minimise risk.
    Post by: Matt78, Jul 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    possibly not accurate to Haulwen at MA but No8 certainly has them so it’s pro-typical. As No8 is in LMR livery and 7754 is in BR colours then it...
    Post by: Matt78, Jul 3, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Another day of celebration as Haulwen returns after 9 years. Huge congratulations to all the team involved. regards Matt
    Post by: Matt78, Jul 2, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    It’s been a while since we had a vintage carriage update so here we go GWR 216 is starting to have the sapele beading fitted after the long...
    Post by: Matt78, Jun 30, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    Austerity “Haulwen” ex works at Gwili. The black and white wasp stripes have been confirmed as correct by an ex Mountain Ash fitter. regards Matt
    Post by: Matt78, Jun 27, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    yes very much so. Presenting Haulwen fresh from the paint shop
    Post by: Matt78, Jun 27, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    L150 at Abergwili Junction.
    Post by: Matt78, Jun 22, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Loco update - L150 is use on all dates up to Sunday 29th June and then “Haulwen” debuts fresh from the paint shop on Wednesday 2nd July. Usual...
    Post by: Matt78, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Haulwen has arrived in the paint shop and the Ford diesel emerges after its repaint.
    Post by: Matt78, May 16, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    6430 awaiting the lorry home
    Post by: Matt78, May 8, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Launch day for L150 and a farewell to 6430. regards Matt
    Post by: Matt78, May 5, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Most interesting short heritage line.

    Bias disclosure but it’s fair to say that the Gwili has moved up a few gears in the post-Covid world. The new car park at Abergwili, carriage...
    Post by: Matt78, May 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    L150 at Danycoed
    Post by: Matt78, May 2, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    6430 is now in the last week of her ticket. Last chance to see her in operation tomorrow, Thursday, Sunday and Monday (double heading with...
    Post by: Matt78, Apr 29, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Almost there before departure to the paint shop, a few final jobs being the vacuum cylinder and cab windows but otherwise complete. Regards Matt
    Post by: Matt78, Apr 27, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK