I hadn't realised it was dual braked! Definitely good to see the two railways working together, though. Let's hope it could pave the way for...
Would have looked better with the name and numberplates in red...;) [Ducks for cover!]
It's actually pronounced 'Bouquet'... ;)
60103 has also visited, although she operated trains top-and-tailed IIRC.
I've had the same thing happen at barbers, too. And I have to be honest--when it does, I never return to those establishments. I prefer to find...
It's just been announced that the BHLR will open for three gala weekends during 2026: 23rd/24th May, 18th/19th July and 15th/16th August....
A couple of events have been advertised at Statfold in April to Liassic's impending withdrawal: https://statfold.com/last-assic-special/ Sadly it...
It seems to me that communication is the key. If you're taking significant numbers of pre-bookings and it's likely that trains will sell out, then...
I wonder whether any of the motion parts have come from 3612, which was broken up for spares at the Severn Valley in the late '70s?
The giveaway is that 52044 still has her Barton-Wright smokebox door, rather than the Hughes one fitted a few years ago. Personally, I think the...
I must admit, I had that thought too, but it seems like the project is being spurred largely by the availability of existing parts. IIRC,...
Well--up to a point. As discussed in another thread, at the last East Lancs gala I attended, I ended up stuck in Rambottom for two hours with...
I believe this B class used to run on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway back in the '80s. Whether they could still accomodate a Berne-gauge loco, with...
Agreed! Sadly I never got the chance to ride in her during her time at the Bluebell, but she's a magnificent vehicle and ought to be the pride of...
It's been reported in the railway press this month that three 6-wheel coaches from the Stately Trains collection at Embsay have moved to new...
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