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  1. Paul Grant replied to the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    My intention wasn't to denigrate the mundane vehicles. They are even more important than some show pony pieces. I'm sure if I keep typing we'll be entering into a huge discussion of semantics and worthiness.

    Mar 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
  2. Paul Grant replied to the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    This is a cogent point but with limited potential and railways becoming reticent to take in such cases, where do you stop? I can think of at least one EMU set (Summerlee's 311) which has already lost a driving trailer that is/ was allegedly...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 7:44 PM
  3. Paul Grant replied to the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    Not just the 503 but the Clacton EMU was/ is a lesson in setting fire to someone else's money. It was under threat of being scrapped too. They'd have been better funding a loudmouth's political career like someone else, at least there would be...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 7:06 PM
  4. Paul Grant replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    I've spent a lot of time looking at images and resolution aside, depth of field is usually what makes it seem out of place. If this was shot on a Kodak Brownie or Soviet Rangefinder on even modern B&W film, you'd probably have a easier time with...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 6:25 PM
  5. Paul Grant replied to the thread Rolling Stock Movements.

    Spotted an international looking carriage heading north on the A9 passing Gleaneagles services at 12:40. Blue and cream livery. One of the movie carriages?

    Mar 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM
  6. Paul Grant liked acorb's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    We are booked on the Strathspey this Sunday, according to the lady we had the last few seats for a light lunch, so looks like a promising start to the season. Membership renewal was indeed with the latest express magazine and promptly turned...

    Mar 25, 2024 at 8:05 PM
  7. Paul Grant liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    I don’t disagree, it was just an observation on how the new menu compares to the previous offering.

    Mar 25, 2024 at 5:09 PM
  8. Paul Grant replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Whilst I hate to hit the "doubt" button too soon, probably have a better chance of another 33 coming up for sale or becoming available than a 24 or 25. Can't think the last time one came up, even Needles one at the NYMR was a swap and that was a...

    Mar 25, 2024 at 6:41 AM
  9. Paul Grant liked NathanP's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    A gleaming 7820 waiting at Toddington for the 1120 departure. [ATTACH]

    20240324_105835.jpg Mar 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM
  10. Paul Grant replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Putting my catering hat on, I read this menu as designed for speed of service and being a small lunch rather than something that takes a decent amount of time to cook like a full breakfast if its all done fresh. It also looks to pitched towards...

    Mar 24, 2024 at 10:13 AM
  11. Paul Grant replied to the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    I thought it was done up as the raisin one from a selection tin of chocolates.

    Mar 23, 2024 at 9:57 AM