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ghost replied to the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
www.2513.org - website under construction Registered as a company with companies house Gained charitable status Dean goods boiler acquired and moved to Williton on WSR Various boiler fittings acquired Most of valve gear, connecting rods and...
Mar 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM -
ghost replied to the thread Southwold Railway.
Fair enough. It was just my reading of it. Glad to hear that your message was acknowledged
Mar 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
ghost liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
The paint refresh on B581241 is progressing at pace and we also have B279742 (to be renumbered B560676) which is have a new floor...and fixed end! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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ghost replied to the thread Southwold Railway.
That would imply that email objections would not be accepted
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I believe they also tried to say that the Bluebell couldn't have an engine named "Stepney", until it was pointed out that the loco had first borne that name around 90 years before the book was written and therefore had prior claim! It always...
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:29 AM -
ghost liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
Out of frames steam test passed on Monday! (Photo Steve Masters) [IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Mar 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM -
ghost liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Thanks to Martin for organising another excellent day, always a pleasure working one of these, especially when I can manage an escape to the gallery to see all our hard work roll past a few times :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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ghost liked StoneRoad's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
Excellent ! Good Work ... If I might make a suggestion, as the carriage is to be stored for a period & has been outside ... Spray / paint the whole thing - preferably inside and out -with a generic version of 5-star / cuprinol to kill pests /...
Mar 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
ghost liked Chris86's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Also, you never know who the person who is your guest might be- they might be a person who would consider volunteering, or a person who might consider making a donation one day. On a more personal note; We had a lovely experience on the NYMR a...
Mar 15, 2026 at 10:37 AM -
ghost liked big.stu's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I suspect my friend got one of those drivers rather than you - he expected a little bit more than 'stand there and keep quiet' for his 300 quid. He was distinctly unimpressed with his footplate experience (and, after I introduced him to driver...
Mar 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
For those that missed it in BT, the Museum Archive has had a website update and rebrand - it is now the "Bluebell Railway Museum - Southern Railways Archive". As well as the usual photos we publish each month, they are now starting showcase many...
Mar 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM -
ghost liked Stinch's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Ivatt Banker today
Mar 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM -
ghost liked StoneRoad's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
I think that looks a much more realistic prospect !
Mar 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM -
ghost liked J Rob't Harrison's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
To be clear, the 567 Group are looking to move the carriage to their storage site so as to save it for future restoration by either another group, or for another group to be formed to restore it. I've happily made a donation to this and before...
Mar 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
