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Biermeister liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Good one! I got No. 22 arriving at Broadway: [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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Biermeister liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I've had cause to look at this again. (Too much idle time on my hands? If only....) From my experience of corporate situations, a 'Vision' statement is usually something along the lines of a one-line short, snappy objective. In which case,...
May 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM -
Ash-SOT liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
The “new” section to Leek is only utilised for Borders Explorer days in 2026. Until we upgrade the overall infrastructure we are restricted with operating practices, but also we are still waiting for the Barnfield redevelopment to catch up with...
May 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM -
3ABescot liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The preferred method of operating steam locos is smokebox facing south. However, locos are occasionally turned to even out tyre wear. Despite all the doom and gloom the railway is a wonderful line when things are going to plan and well worth a...
May 3, 2026 at 1:38 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked beavis's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
May 2nd 2026. Something Different at Toddington.[ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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The Dainton Banker liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Me too! But it can only grow with more volunteers. We've had a good influx in engineering and operations in recent years to the point where it looks like the engineers might be able to get back on with engineering! The railway has struggled...
May 3, 2026 at 12:47 AM -
jnc liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
The “new” section to Leek is only utilised for Borders Explorer days in 2026. Until we upgrade the overall infrastructure we are restricted with operating practices, but also we are still waiting for the Barnfield redevelopment to catch up with...
May 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM -
jnc liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Echoes of 1997 when we had the same issues. Took nearly a year to get the license having cleared the area of reptiles. Buy the time we were laying track they were back and didn't seem bothered by us or the trains. Nature is quite resilient.
May 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM -
jnc liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Normal survives resume. Including the lost post at: https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/
May 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR is, and always has been, a wonderful railway but it needs restoring back to the wonderful heritage railway it had become, and then some building up beyond to take it to the next level - but that requires a management team that...
May 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM -
lil Bear liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Booked on the 30th May one with my brother, a belated 70th birthday present from him to me. Looking forward to it :)
May 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM -
lil Bear replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
The “new” section to Leek is only utilised for Borders Explorer days in 2026. Until we upgrade the overall infrastructure we are restricted with operating practices, but also we are still waiting for the Barnfield redevelopment to catch up with...
May 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM -
Daddsie71b replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Echoes of 1997 when we had the same issues. Took nearly a year to get the license having cleared the area of reptiles. Buy the time we were laying track they were back and didn't seem bothered by us or the trains. Nature is quite resilient.
May 2, 2026 at 11:46 PM -
James McLeish liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
[MEDIA] Here's my footage of 34070 Manston, 6880 Betton Grange and GWR Railcar 22 in action today at the GWSR. I hope you enjoy it.
May 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
