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jnc replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
There we go, then! Noel
Sep 18, 2026 at 12:39 AM -
jnc liked Jon Lever's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Have you spoken to Didcot about this?
Sep 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM -
Gladiator 5076 liked 46223's post in the thread Railways and People.
A reunion on the East Lancashire Railway of regular 'gricers' from British Rail's last steam hauled named train 'The Belfast Boat Express' which was 'Black 5' hauled until May 1968. Shame the ELR hadn't a 'Black 5' for us but such is life....
Sep 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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Steve liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I know. It’s actually very difficult to create change in a heritage railway. Boards are frequently (often rightly) reluctant to be brave because the line between brave and broken is very very fine. Changing paid employees is very challenging...
Sep 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM -
Robin liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
top day out on the svr today had a lovely run to hampton loade with 46115 trains were busy but was able to get a seat on all trains apart from the ivatt in the afternoon all trains were on time as well well done svr
Sep 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Crawley Ben liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The mystery of the moving chairs has finally been resolved... [ATTACH]
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Crawley Ben liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
[ATTACH] The target is the rail head in the distance, the through road of the future passing loop.
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Crawley Ben liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
At lunch time the weather brightened, and we did quite well. [ATTACH] We began the week two fields away, and have now laid 16 panels in total. It looks like the week's target is actually 21 or 22 panels, so pressure will be on during the last day.
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Crawley Ben liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Example of this morning's weather conditions. [ATTACH] Water running off the trees ran straight down your neck
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Crawley Ben liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
This is where we started : [ATTACH] i.e most of the way round the curve.
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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35B liked Jon Lever's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Have you spoken to Didcot about this?
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
And if you take it up to the 2,500psi currently used in power stations you get the equivalent of five BR standard 9Fs in a 28 ton loco, and it could not only pull all the carriages on the railway up to Tenterden, but probably the carriage shed...
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
3ABescot liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
top day out on the svr today had a lovely run to hampton loade with 46115 trains were busy but was able to get a seat on all trains apart from the ivatt in the afternoon all trains were on time as well well done svr
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM -
3ABescot liked Robin's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
A most enjoyable day today, especially the morning's round trip with 4150, seen during a break at Hampton Loade. [ATTACH] 4150 was on the freight in the afternoon. Hopefully get some better photos of the guest locos over the next 3 days....
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Andy B replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
I’m driving 5110 on Saturday until mid afternoon. Come and say hello!
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
