yes of course thanks! I thought the clay capping all went to Horsted Keynes where it was deposited between the Ardingly and Lewes lines (and even...
I lived in East Grinstead when the extension was being excavated through the tip. At first they were digging out at the original track level but...
nothing unsung about 86259, it's a magnificent engine!
OK thanks, explains why WCR are busy painting MkIIs in maroon. I hope they do somehow manage to get their MkI retro fitted with CDL (as indeed...
Thanks for the replies, so have WCR implemented a complete stop on all non CDL stock including the Jacobite? I thought they were given a notice...
Thanks, how many others are in the Carnforth pool?
I know all about the CDL issue but how did the train brake? the 57, a translator coach or is Tangmere air braked?
My first railtour since 1999 (HRT Clan Line to Stratford on Avon). Steam on this line has been on my list all those years. Also my first ride...
I'm booked on my first CME tomorrow :) Are WCR only using the MkII aircons now? they look great behind 86259 but not 34067!
That must have been some time ago! I regularly used to take "The Geri"* 33x2 hauled Brighton to Paignton in the early 80s. Usually changed at...
Nice! I was at Ford where the murk seemed to have cleared. Still the only steam loco I've travelled behind on the main line in England (HRT...
I liked the authentic 77 on the 33 and 66 on the VEP headcodes! out of interest did SR / BR(S) have route codes for the Bluebell line S of East...
cycled through Freshfield in time to see the VEP leading this evening, a fantastic view and a real "what if?" Very nice touch with the 66...
Cracking day out! my first visit for 5 years. The Gauge 1 live steam (Fumigation as we used to call it in the 80s/90s Horticultural Halls Easter...
Thanks! not had haulage on 80151 either :)
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