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  1. Paul42 liked Johnb's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    It’s the same for me, sadly not many do as you and I do when out on a photo day. When I went to the G &W gala they seem very surprised that someone would want to make a donation and had to search out a gift aid form. A telephone enquiry to...

    Jul 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM
  2. Paul42 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    It's not just travelling public that contribute to heritage railways. I know I am not alone in always buying a rover or event ticket when I visit any heritage railway just for photography. Or, in the case of the Spa Valley Railway Polar Express...

    Jul 26, 2024 at 12:44 PM
  3. Paul42 liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    Look what just arrived at Oswestry. Here for the rest of 2024. :) http://www.heritage-railways.com/locosdb/locosdb2.php?RefNo=482 [ATTACH]

    Austin1-240725b.jpg Jul 26, 2024 at 10:11 AM
  4. Paul42 liked Sheff's post in the thread 21st Century Steam Ltd Tours (Tornado Rail Tours).

    Today by email ….. Dear Supporter I wanted to write to update you on progress with Tornado at the Great Central Railway. After some delays we now have a working brake system. The delays have centred around the 'overcharge' element of the air...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 10:27 AM
  5. Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | 32424 Beachy Head Steams - 23rd August-1st September 2024.

    Event details and tickets for Beachy Head's launch event: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/beachy-head-2024/ Timetables: 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 August, 1 September...

    Jul 23, 2024 at 4:46 PM
  6. Paul42 liked Groks212's post in the thread Tornado.

    I think the installation of this ETCS is proving more troublesome than anyone maybe anticipated. I feel sorry for the NVR who are maybe wondering if Tornado's visit in a months time maybe cancelled again. Dave B

    Jul 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
  7. Paul42 liked Martin Perry's post in the thread 45163.

    According to the 45163 Loco Facebook page, an agreement has been reached with Ian Riley for the loco to be completed to main line standards and become part of the Riley main line fleet, on a long term loan basis. Positive news for all parties....

    IMG_2713.jpeg Jul 23, 2024 at 9:39 AM
  8. Paul42 liked malc's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    It's amazing how the thousands of people who visit heritage railways every weekend (far more than travel on charters) seem to work out how to get on and off the train! Admittedly, some do struggle a bit when faced with a leather strap on some of...

    Jul 22, 2024 at 12:33 PM