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  1. Wagoniester posted a new thread.

    Hastings Diesels: Hastings on 8/09/26; Nottingham on 19/09/26

    As far as I could see, there wasn't a thread for the Hastings Diesels operations. If I've missed it, admins please delete/merge as required. Timings for Tuesday's tour for 1001's return from the Bluebell are available: East Grinstead - London...

    Forum: What's Going On

    Sep 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM

  2. Wagoniester replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.

    I wonder if 46447 is due to face Alresford given 30506 does the goods to Alton each day, with the Ivatt working the return. The Saturday evening triple header out of Alresford (to Ropley only) I'm sure will be quite something. Gutted I can't...

    Sep 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM

  3. Wagoniester replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    There are mutterings that the field on the west side of the line just South of Horsted Keynes at Station Approach (New Road Bridge I think it's officially called?) is no longer accessible. This was opposite to the side with the public footpath...

    Sep 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM

  4. Wagoniester replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Not sure why, but a friend on portering duty at Ropley today has advised me 35005 is in steam and NOT 4247 as expected. Glad I didn't make the effort to go down today after all.

    Sep 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM

  5. Wagoniester replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    I think the other side to consider too is that overhauling something and then using it hard means your next overhaul will be another expensive one. 30506 has had needed a fair bit of work and my impression there is concern it might not make it to...

    Aug 31, 2026
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