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  1. Johnme101 liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    There's am interesting comment in Peter Townend's book, LNER Pacifics Remembered. In the Chapter written by H. Rowley, he states Manganese liners came into use for the faces and side cheeks of the solid horns and caused many problems of...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM

  2. Johnme101 liked Rumpole's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Where's the joke? By the time transport to a contractor, labour costs for dismantling and review of the frames, boiler and tender, other specialist assessments and actually producing a report suitable for a public sector body in the case of the...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM

  3. Johnme101 liked kieranhardy's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    1369 on yesterdays local at Little Rock.... [ATTACH]

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  4. Johnme101 liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    "Leander" worked service trains today. Seen here just after arrival at Alresford with D3462 waiting on platform 1 on the Ropley shuttle [img]"Leander" at Alresford by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

    Apr 19, 2024 at 9:31 AM

  5. Johnme101 liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    And taking a very slow journey to Norden this evening, seen here at Bridge 21. Of course the sun appeared as I was walking back to the car.[ATTACH]

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  6. Johnme101 liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Mid Hants Spring Steam Gala: 26th-28th April 2024.

    She was indeed out today in preparation for next week's events. [img]Jubilation in Hampshire by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

    Apr 19, 2024 at 9:29 AM

  7. Johnme101 liked Rumpole's post in the thread 30120.

    The Swanage Railway Trust's 563 Locomotive Group has today announced that it has reached a new agreement with the National Railway Museum, owners of LSWR T9 No.120, to initially assess the condition of the locomotive, ahead of a commitment to...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM

  8. Johnme101 liked Rumpole's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    The Swanage Railway Trust's 563 Locomotive Group has today announced that it has reached a new agreement with the National Railway Museum, owners of LSWR T9 No.120, to initially assess the condition of the locomotive, ahead of a commitment to...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM

  9. Johnme101 liked Martin Perry's post in the thread Llangollen Railway.

    80072 chassis loaded today to head for LMS at Loughborough for overhaul [IMG] Photo A Maxwell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM

  10. Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another excellent workday with five of the team in action. Wagon #733, in the shed, had its end door repair section fully welded and primered. the rest of the inside was Bitumatstic coated. Most of the outside is in undercoat so only the topcoat...

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  11. Johnme101 liked Big Al's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.

    I've just noticed some very important news that has just been published on the MNLPS website: https://www.clan-line.org.uk/news/clan-line-passes-its-vab-and-boiler-inspection/ It's funny how some loco owners just go about what they do without...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 9:51 AM

  12. Johnme101 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    7714 was steam tested today so I believe thats good to go after repairs. Bewdley based engines are all lit and cleaned for tomrorow.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM

  13. Johnme101 liked Kje7812's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    I gather 4930 is having a test run later today so hopefully all will be well. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM

  14. Johnme101 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    [ATTACH] Arley station tea room will be open and doing hot pork rolls at lunchtime every day [ATTACH] EMF coach also open all days with a cracking selection of books and model railway items [ATTACH] Bewdley Station fund shop also open I...

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  15. Johnme101 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    4930 arrived at Bewdley, requires a few more tweaks tomorrow at Bridgnorth. Will resume diagram from Friday AM. 75069 will cover for 4930 tomorrow all day.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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