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    Blaenavon Steam Gala 12th - 14th September

    Timetables are now up. Always a good event this, with the gradients making entertaining running mandatory! Platform 2 at High level will be in use...
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 9 September 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    Excellent, thanks for the reply
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 6 September 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    Sunday looks the best day as 49 is running the whole line (albeit double headed). Will it be on a full rake and is it planned to hang around after...
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 6 September 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events
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    The Mayflower - 6/09/25

    Why all the animosity? Just let him have his opinion, he’s not hurting anyone. If you don’t agree with it, just scroll by as I have done.
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 5 September 2025 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion

    Sounds good, I was fortunate enough to travel to Oakamoor on the 104 unit just before it was pulled up. Any idea where the track is coming from?
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 5 September 2025 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Potential Income

    Those at the Talyllyn and Welshpool and Llanfair will have been funded by grants from the Welsh Gov. The railway simply provides the space.
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 3 September 2025 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Blaenavon Steam Gala 12th - 14th September

    I saw that. Someone must have realised one lived at Pwllheli for a few years.
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 16 August 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    It’s used during galas too. It’s pretty basic so won’t have cost much to construct or maintain so why not build it? It’s not in the way of anything.
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 16 August 2025 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    Which one is that? edit - I guess you mean the 40
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 14 August 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events
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    71000

    That would look superb
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 14 August 2025 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    They do. If you go on the diesel hauled trains they run, those interested in the specific traction regularly populate the first couple of coaches....
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 11 Juni 2025 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    In defence of Raven Square, it now has a display shed with out of use locos viewable, the Raven pub is next door and Welshpool town is about a 10...
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 8 Juni 2025 im Forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I think you're right and I think the curent L&B fits that bill pretty well. It's not too expensive, not a massive drain on time (with a young...
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 5 Juni 2025 im Forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham)

    Lack of catch points surely didn't help either.
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 2 Juni 2025 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025

    I'll be passing through the area on Saturday but won't have enough time to travel on the trains. Is it possible to visit Toddington without a...
    Beitrag von: jamesd, 15 Mai 2025 im Forum: Galas and Events