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Sheff liked LMS2968's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
I wonder how they polished the copper feed pipes inside?
Aug 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM -
Sheff liked std tank's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
Good one.
Aug 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM -
Jark91 liked Julian Jones's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Thanks for that. Some unusual haulage. Will aim for some of those I think! At present I’m heading from Minffordd to Penrhyn behind JS. Somewhat damp in the toastrack - I have the coach to myself!
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM -
peckett liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Fire Risk.
One of my great-aunts had a well covered by a metal plate near the back door of her end terrace of similar vintage - "Old Jack lives down there!" according to her husband, told as a warning to keep off said plate :) Unfortunately in later years...
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM -
alts1985 liked Steve's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Not the first time it's been suggested. When the M1 came to Leeds the highways authority didn't want to build a bridge over the Middleton Railway due to the cost and asked what the alternatives were. The then chairman of Middleton (Fred Youell)...
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:34 PM -
alts1985 liked Chailey Stowe's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
With the steam ban still in full affect across most railways, I decided to try something a little different and take a look at the latest developments regarding the extension. Was very good to see large amounts of work taking place in person,...
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
alts1985 liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Having first checked with our engineers I hope the following reply to your questions is helpful; 1. What is the Black material? Road Planings / Tarmac? RVR: The material purchased is Type 4 sub-base. 2. How thick 150mm ? RVR: Correct. C150mm...
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM -
NGChrisW replied to the thread Steam Locomotive Gathering in Chemnitz.
I visited on the Friday when there was probably slightly less activity but still an excellent event. A sensible approach to H&S was adopted when locos were being moved around the site but otherwise access was available to most areas and locos...
Aug 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM
