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Steve liked alexl102's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
A few things I've seen recently: - Haulwen returned to service today - Austerity tank HE3163 WD132 Sapper at the Dean Forest Railway could be out on trials following overhaul next month, and it's hoped it'll be ready in time to cover for 9681...
Jul 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM -
Steve liked paul1609's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The rail for the Bodiam Extension was as is often the way with the K&ESR very complicated. The existing rail at preservation from just outside of Northiam station to Mill Ditch bridge (about 2 of 3 miles) was still S&ECR 91 1/4lb rail which...
Jul 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM -
Steve liked Steamie Boxes's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Steam loco availability should improve next week with the return of 44806 after issues found last week. 63395 was steamed for the first time yesterday, and will be running in shortly once some niggles have been ironed out. 29s defective rod...
Jul 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM -
Steve replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
A friend of mine (who’s ex BR and has free travel) did the RHDR in a day from Leeds last year. Not sure what trains and times. He doesn’t drive and seems to be able to get to most railways on day trips using rail and bus.
Jun 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM -
Steve liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
To be fair, it’s very clearly flagged by the OP as Facebook, and very clearly flagged that it may not work for everyone. So I don’t know what else you expect - if you don’t like Facebook, you don’t have to follow the link. The tone of your post...
Jun 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM -
Steve liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Nothing would be a start. Tom
Jun 27, 2025 -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Unlike some, I can’t see the station hotel being reopened as a pub/ hotel. My thoughts are basically as volunteer accommodation with the possibility of it also becoming the Pickering equivalent of Grosmont’s Crossing club, a private member club...
Jun 27, 2025 -
Steve liked jimbrettell's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
All very good points and I'd have expected the review to have invited discussion from a broad number of existing and potential stakeholders, but that isn't the NYMR way as many of us have discovered. For the record, I see Mulberries being...
Jun 27, 2025
