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  1. RLinkinS liked Bikermike's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    That's an outrageous suggestion! I have submitted a form 247/4 through the plenary expedited process to register my disagreement about this... ;)

    Jul 28, 2026 at 2:29 PM

  2. RLinkinS liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    The 2026 Manx Heritage Transport Festival kicked off this morning and runs to Sun. 2nd. Aug. Full (updated) details here https://www.iombusandrail.im/media/3622/manx-heritage-transport-festival-2026-230726.pdf There was a private photo charter...

    MNR No.4 M78,F37&F39 @ C'town cattle dock 27.7.26.jpg Jul 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM

  3. RLinkinS replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Grease will reduce the co-efficient of friction. Many joints depend on the friction to maintain the connection. Not all joints have fitted bolts or dowels. There are some structural designs that use high strength friction grip (HSFG) bolts to...

    Jul 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM

  4. RLinkinS liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I'm sorry to say this Colin, but I find a lot of this to be absolutely mind- numbing, and I do find myself automatically zoning out of it. I'm sure I'm not alone. I'd guess that 99% of us on here don't wish to see the L&B as some kind of...

    Jul 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM

  5. RLinkinS liked Meatman's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Colin, surely the maintenance and overhaul costs are the responsability of the 762 club, isnt that what the steaming fees are supposed to cover, surely it doesnt matter if LYN had been based at the L&BR or had been spending time at various...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM

  6. RLinkinS liked Breva's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I have bought shares in several projects, they are just papers in a drawer. There is no market for them, I consider them just donations. Lyn is up and running, so sending the money to the project worked, and the result is there for all to see....

    Jul 27, 2026 at 8:36 AM

  7. RLinkinS liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.

    Annual galas always good chance to renew acquaintances and chance for a chat.[ATTACH]

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