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  1. ykin01 replied to the thread North Norfolk Forties Weekend 19/20Sept 2026.

    Comments on Facebook have indicated 22, Newstead, 1744, 4277 & 90775 are due to run during the 40s event. 22 faces into Sheringham whereas the other 4 locos all face Holt.

    Sep 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM

  2. ykin01 liked brennan's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    I wouldn't take any comments on here as being indicative of the opinion of the general enthusiast community. Planning a gala is not an easy job. It's always easy to throw stones.

    Sep 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM

  3. ykin01 liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    Think I might give it a miss planning the thing next year with the unfortunate expectations people have. Engines are few and far between at the moment, we have tried to secure some cost effective visiting locos sharing transport with other...

    Sep 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM

  4. ykin01 liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    A very odd pairing indeed. [ATTACH]

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  5. ykin01 liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Also finally got round to sorting out my stuff from last weekend, some photos below and more to be found at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/PreservedModernTraction/Bluebell-Railway-Diesel-Gala-September-2026 100% the busiest diesel gala...

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  6. ykin01 liked Petra Wilde's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you Tom. Your well-written efforts have been very much appreciated (and your explanations are NEVER over-long, for those who are really interested and ready to be educated about all things Bluebell!). Best wishes for your next role(s).

    Sep 14, 2026 at 9:33 AM

  7. ykin01 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you both. It's been 8 years really, if you include the precursor Points & Crossings (or Pointless Jottings, as it inevitably was nicknamed). That started out as an internal paper-based newsletter primarily for volunteers, compiled by the...

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  8. ykin01 replied to the thread GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    Newstead officially announced as 4th Visitor on GCR Facebook page.

    Sep 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM

  9. ykin01 replied to the thread GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    I've just had a look, and the Class 14 isn't on the GCR webpage? Edit: I refreshed the page and the Class 101 DMU vanished in front of me... imagine they must be still updating the page?! :)

    Sep 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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