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The Dainton Banker liked ross's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
So....was there a solution to the square section springs for the front bogie? This bonnie lad on youtube [MEDIA] has made one for a traction engine. Which I reckon makes him the most experienced square section spring maker that there is
Aug 2, 2026 at 1:32 AM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The full picture - from the current management? Dream on. Noel
Aug 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I'm told that the recent Thomas event 'covered its costs' and some 75% of visitors rated their experience as good. On the face of it and in isolation, that has to be good news. However, how the overall income compared with normal operations to...
Aug 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM -
jnc liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I am NOT in a senior position at the Bluebell, nor am I in the social media team. I make the below comments as an individual and not as a representative of the Bluebell. I can understand your thoughts, and have noticed this recently. Whilst most...
Aug 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM -
jnc liked alexl102's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
If anyone on here is in a senior position at the Bluebell, I think you need to have a word with your social media team. After the rather dismissive responses I previously mentioned when people questioned where the 31 fit into the NSE theme...
Aug 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM -
smasher liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
After a busy Wednesday Workday, with five in action, we have done more prep work for the new floors and cleaning the underframes on the two wagons outside. We have nearly finished the initial assembly of the new fixed end for the wagon in the...
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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The Dainton Banker liked John Petley's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
All these updates are most appreciated. With the current heatwave affecting the operation of steam locos on the main line and many heritage lines, good news is in somewhat short supply at the moment, so the remarkable progress with the RVR...
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:34 AM -
ross replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
So....was there a solution to the square section springs for the front bogie? This bonnie lad on youtube [MEDIA] has made one for a traction engine. Which I reckon makes him the most experienced square section spring maker that there is
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM -
Paul Grant liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] 590 taking part in the Gala today. Running again tomorrow along with Welsh Pony and Gelert.
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM -
Paul Grant replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
Not least because it was built in Glasgow. The Joanne Crompton debacle that forced the ELR to lock their comments on social media as the story engulfed the complaint: https://www.railwayherald.com/news/volunteer-harassment-complaint-decision-reversed
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM -
Wagoniester replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
The animosity I have witnessed seems to be derived from a member of footplate crew who is now at one railway having left the other after a fairly high profile 'situation' a few years ago. The fallout of that still seems to be lingering. That...
Aug 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM -
neildimmer replied to the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.
yes on my visit on Thursday 92134, 44806 & 45428 all having work carried out on them
Aug 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
