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Biermeister liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
In January, Exmoor Associates and BYVRT published Trackbed Trails Edition 48 to all shareholders, members, supporters, and friends. This introduced the latest trackbed purchase - Collard Bridge Scout Camp - a major success in the 20-year quest to...
Mar 11, 2026 at 2:03 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
What did happen in the meanwhile? We continued our obscure campaign to lure poor unsuspected souls in the world of railway fandom and then of railway heritage preservation, with the "Macchinista per un giorno" events at the "Museo Veneto del...
Mar 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Feeling very lousy today and certainly with no energy to walk anywhere, so here is your 10:30 run coming back through HX in not the greatest light. For anyone on it, the second image (taken on my way back from the dentist which I had to drive to...
Mar 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Statfold Barn Spectacle of Steam 7&8 March.
Great day out as usual, stayed dull and muggy all, but at least it didn't rain. Plenty of variety as usual, we went about 4.30 as the poor light did a dive for even lower. Selection from Saturday: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Mar 11, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Wagoniester replied to the thread Llangollen Railway branch line gala: April 10-12 2026.
There will be a short goods set out each day during this event, which will be great to see. Also been confirmed through charter organisers that 4555 will face Llangollen. Timetable expected soon.
Mar 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM -
Paul42 liked John Petley's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Hope you enjoy it. I'm on the following slot so will say hello when I relieve you at Swanage. Like you, I'm immensely looking forward to it especially as Manston was one of only three light pacifics ever to be shedded at Ashford, where my...
Mar 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM -
Charles Smythe liked Enterprise's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I wholeheartedly agree! But they are no substitute for proper mainline steam.
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
Mick45305 liked No.7's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
I am told load 10 tomorrow, same as 71000.
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM -
ilvaporista liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
What did happen in the meanwhile? We continued our obscure campaign to lure poor unsuspected souls in the world of railway fandom and then of railway heritage preservation, with the "Macchinista per un giorno" events at the "Museo Veneto del...
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Frankie Hutchings liked Mike Wylie's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Shouldn't be far away from 71000s performace.
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM -
Frankie Hutchings liked RalphW's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
@Big Al This was demonstrated some 62 years on the 26th September 1964 to be precise, when, after the Crewe to Carlisle run with Sir William Stanier, SNG took over for the section over the Waverley route, and yes climbed like the best of them. I...
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
It was said a bit tongue in cheek, not that I can afford it but it’s a great experience for a one off special occasion.
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I knew there was a snag somewhere!
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
