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mdewells letzte Aktivitäten

  1. mdewell erstellte einen Anhang in dem Thema Dapol GWR 517.

    Still waiting . . . (Despite their having nice looking models of this in a display case at their factory shop, the most recent news is dated Feb 2025 :() In the meantime, my layout is now 99% completed (always a few more details that can be...

    ModelRly.jpg 12 März 2026 um 16:55
  2. mdewell antwortete auf das Thema Oswestry Update.

    The council had a sizable grant towards the building restoration (and the leaky roof meant there was pressure to get it fixed to prevent further damage. The stonework around the eaves also needed repairs to make it safe. Personally I was just...

    11 März 2026 um 13:49
  3. mdewell antwortete auf das Thema Oswestry Update.

    The following was recently posted on the CHR facebook page.

    11 März 2026 um 08:15
  4. mdewell antwortete auf das Thema The 10A Allocation.

    Stuart? ;):D

    9 März 2026 um 16:45
  5. mdewell antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I always wonder about anyone who feels the need to say 'Being honest'. Being a trusting soul I would usually assume that anyway. To me if they need to state that, then does it imply that sometimes they might not be? PS. The wife often starts a...

    9 März 2026 um 10:10
  6. mdewell gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Good news from the HRA awards. Firstly, the team responsible for the restoration of Maunsell Brake 3rd No. 3687 won the rolling stock preservation award. Secondly, the https://www.setg.org.uk/ (custodians of the Bluebell-owned 4-VEP 3417) won...

    8 März 2026 um 15:18
  7. mdewell antwortete auf das Thema Oswestry Update.

    Much as we (CHR) would like to take the credit, the external restoration was down to the town council (who still own the building). We are of course grateful for the use of the building (albeit just the ground floor. . . but that is still a lot...

    8 März 2026 um 15:14
  8. mdewell gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Oswestry Update.

    Oswestry Station awarded Station of the Year at last night's HRA awards. Congratulations!

    8 März 2026 um 15:10
  9. mdewell gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Rolling Stock For Sale.

    In what way does doing any of those things help preserve more vintage carriages? Does it generate more money? More skills? More under-cover storage space? More workshop capacity? Or are you just trying to impose an additional level of bureaucracy...

    7 März 2026 um 17:49