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Spitfire liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I personally like it when railways have a few locos facing the other way to most of the fleet it gives chances for different shots that you'd usually not get. Sticking with Bluebell. It's a shame that a shot like this one is only possible with...
Apr 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Spitfire liked Big Al's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Went with the family to the MHR today. Had to bite my tongue as the little grandson expressed disappointment that the loco didn't have a long chimney (like the ones in the cartoons) and that he couldn't hear it apart from an occasional whistle....
Apr 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Spitfire liked Rail Ranger's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
It was fitted with air braking by a previous owner.
Apr 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM -
Spitfire liked Dan Hill's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I think those images appear to come from an account on YouTube, who posted a YouTube short of the loco moving. Glad to see 6024 in steam again. Personally I hope it does end up in matching GWR livery to 5029, because (in my opinion at least) the...
Apr 5, 2026 at 7:15 AM -
Spitfire liked Chris86's post in the thread The GWR Manor Class.
5322 I think is complete, some pics appeared on Facebook last week. Looks stunning, shame it's not operational. Last time I was at Didcot was approx 5-6 years ago and 7808 was looking quite scruffy then, so a cosmetic restoration probably...
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM -
Spitfire liked mikehartuk's post in the thread The GWR Manor Class.
Beaten total number preserved by ten Terriers I think it is (including one abroad)? Four, supposed to be five, I believe working - so second in class there. Mike.
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM -
Spitfire liked Jimc's post in the thread The GWR Manor Class.
Well the reason why there are a lot of Manors is because Dai Woodham bought lots of them, and curiously no Granges. But I think the reason so many are in steam is because they are simply a handy size for the average preserved line. At Br Class 5...
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM -
Spitfire liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Announced on the KESR socials just now: Thumper 1118 is due to enter service on Easter Monday. Not sure what trips it'll be doing, or what steam is out alongside. Edit to add: Found way down on the calendar page what I believe to be the...
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
