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Johnme101 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Because it hasn’t been painted. It’s a mix of undercoat and patch green to get it through running in and testing. The paint shop has a full diary until January.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Good to see John Cameron out and about and travelling in the Beavertail.: https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/red-letter-day-for-strathspey-steam-railway-as-former-scotra-445100/
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I did indeed highlight that as a trend on our railway, and wondered if it there were a similar trend elsewhere. But I don't see the need to advertise for such roles as a weakness or worry; rather, I am happy that the railway is taking a...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM -
Paul42 attached a file to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
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Sep 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Jamessquared liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
But it won't. That's a problem that doesn't exist. The volunteers you have are not about to stop because they suddenly learn from a renewed recruitment drive that other departments are short. Be serious.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
There will be Boscastle Guided Shed Tours on Sat 3rd and Sun 4th of the Autumn Steam Gala. In the shed work has continued on refurbishing smaller parts and boiler cladding. [ATTACH]
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Jamessquared replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I did indeed highlight that as a trend on our railway, and wondered if it there were a similar trend elsewhere. But I don't see the need to advertise for such roles as a weakness or worry; rather, I am happy that the railway is taking a...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
[ATTACH] Progress on the manufacture of our new "W" iron. The centre section needs welding in place and then the fixing holes can be drilled.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Bluenosejohn liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
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Sep 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] Great event this weekend at the WHHR “Everything rolls” gala. Gelert and Baldwin 590 in steam alongside Emma and Glaslyn and a handful of the small diesel fleet.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM -
Jark91 liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If the railway advertises for particular volunteer roles and receives no responses then the rest of the railway can at least see that “management” are making an effort. If we take your attitude, a vacancy gets a couple of adverts in-house and...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM -
silversteellady liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I've crossed paths with it several times today and it's only now that I'm sat opposite it at Bewdley that I've noticed the roundel says SVR rather than GWR. Very nicely done and IMO a nice touch to add a little interest until the final paint job...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
Andy Williams liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If the railway advertises for particular volunteer roles and receives no responses then the rest of the railway can at least see that “management” are making an effort. If we take your attitude, a vacancy gets a couple of adverts in-house and...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
