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3ABescot liked SG-Canada's post in the thread Canadian Steam: Waterloo Central Railway and Essex Terminal Railway 9.

Well today was a good day. Big Steam returned to Ontario for the first time in many years. The Waterloo Central Railway has returned 1923 Montreal Locomotive Works product Essex Terminal Railway 9 to service. I have seen her before, but never...

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Canadian Steam: Waterloo Central Railway and Essex Terminal Railway 9

Well today was a good day. Big Steam returned to Ontario for the first time in many years. The Waterloo Central Railway has returned 1923 Montreal Locomotive Works product Essex Terminal Railway 9 to service. I have seen her before, but never...

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UP13 replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

I remember going to a talk at the Mid Hants many years ago, possibly a decade or so ago, about Can Pac's restoration. I asked a question about possible mainline running and I was told that as well as expense there was not much point as Clan Line...

Spamcan81 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

30065 "Maunsell" has made it's first moves in steam following overhaul. More work still to be done, and no date for entry into traffic as yet.

Charles Parry attached a file to the thread Mid-Norfolk Railway.

Took a trip today for the first time and it was a neat little operation. They were holding a beer festival with live music for the bank holiday, with 80078 on the coaching stock putting in a good turn (with some drag racing style starts at...

Bluenosejohn liked Steve's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

GWR fans must have a sense of humour. After all, they support the GWR.;)

neildimmer replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

its still stuck at the NYMR any idea when it will leave Grosmont?

The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

Re - 35005 and 34007 have been deemed too large for regular services. I wonder how well that comment regarding 35005 fits with the UK Lotto funding conditions for its fairly recent major and expensive overhaul? I ask as I cannot recall what...

RLinkinS liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

30065 "Maunsell" has made it's first moves in steam following overhaul. More work still to be done, and no date for entry into traffic as yet.

Chris86 replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

I seem to recall that 45379 was suffering late in its previous operational stint with a frame crack- wonder if it will need more major work this time round to enable another 10 years operating.

Keith Cake liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

I think enticing people to get out at intermediate stations will always be difficult, unless there is an absolutely compelling reason to get out there. (Such as Highley on the Severn Valley). If someone gets out and the station occupies them for...