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Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.
After a busy Wednesday Workday, with five in action, we have done more prep work for the new floors and cleaning the underframes on the two wagons outside. We have nearly finished the initial assembly of the new fixed end for the wagon in the...
Jul 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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alts1985 replied to the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
Very enjoyable first ever visit yesterday, Wednesday 29th July. 'Pendennis Castle & Trojan were in action on the demonstration lines for one of the three weekly 'Steam Days'. My video, photos to follow... [MEDIA]
Jul 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM -
banburysaint liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's pretty much it, I think. When the NYMR started running over theEVL, its safety case allowed it to run to Battersby, including 45 mph running. One of the drivers for this was the idea of running evening diners from Whitby to Battersby....
Jul 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
You could have 6 with a 33 (Cannot believe I suggested that) but it has happened at steam gala before. If it was a 33 needs to be Jenny Lewis as it has the "correct paint scheme" (and certainly not the 20).
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:59 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Would give Avanti a run for the money in terms of a delay. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-pt:3264/2026-07-29/detailed All caused of course as the DMU spent all night in P2.
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Even a week of light rain showers (as per the BBC forecast) I suspect will make zero difference in the overall situation.
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
Big Al replied to the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.
Given the detailed timetable and the known locos, it would be good if the rostered locos could be added to the timetable asap. Planning a visit from my neck of the woods would need quite a long lead-in time.
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM -
35B liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
....and sadly, there are people out there who just don't understand what is needed to bring some stability back to our normal summer conditions. Add to that the odd person who might take a delight in firing up a bit of heathland and you have...
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM -
Big Al replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
....and sadly, there are people out there who just don't understand what is needed to bring some stability back to our normal summer conditions. Add to that the odd person who might take a delight in firing up a bit of heathland and you have...
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM -
The Gricing Owl liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Fire Risk.
In my 40 years as a railwayman I've never seen the line side vegetation so bad, and now so tinder dry too. I get it that Network Rail under the cosh on costs so veg management has suffered; but sparks from trains aren't limited to steam...
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM -
Devonbelle liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Fire Risk.
I look at the ten day forecasts quite often, as a weather enthusiast, steam enthusiast AND a gardener! Hopes rise when I see rain a few days ahead, then the next day the rain has disappeared from the forecast! The problem at the moment is that...
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM -
Devonbelle liked Big Al's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Pleased to see that the MHR is using 35005 currently and not other locos that might be more risky in current conditions. That said, it is a tricky one to call as any steam loco is potentially problematic and will continue to be so until the soil...
Jul 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
