MellishR's Recent Activity
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MellishR liked Big Al's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
Many thanks for all the clips. Living in a sealed unit at the back of a train all day doesn't give you much opportunity to know what on earth is going on up front so any external view is welcome. The couple on the table where I was remarked just...
May 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM -
MellishR liked ghost's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
We’re into fantasy land now. Let’s stick to the P2 on this thread.
May 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM -
MellishR liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
For a moment I read "WC crew" as 'West Country crew' - i.e. only used to light pacifics!
May 23, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
MellishR liked ChuffChuff's post in the thread Dean Forest Railway.
Let's pretend that the new owner restores Warrior, runs it at the Dean Forest for - say - 2 years, and then takes it away. I'd argue this is better for the Dean Forest than having it remain in bits in assorted bushes. And it's certainly better...
May 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM -
MellishR liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Leaving aside the commercial side for a moment, which I agree makes it seem unlikely, the closest parallel to demonstrate it ought to be technically possible would I suppose be the SWR service to Corfe Castle over Swanage metals. Presumably there...
May 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM