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  1. Mark Thompson replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    The pace is really set by civil engineering (bridges/ drainage/ embankments to be rebuilt, coupled with accessibility. Thats why its being done in a particular order, rather than sequentially.

    Sep 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

  2. Mark Thompson liked lynbarn's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Thanks, Mike, for that. For some reason, I had it in my mind that the rapid amount of progress was due to track laying happening every week; glad to be corrected.

    Sep 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM

  3. Mark Thompson liked Petra Wilde's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you Tom. Your well-written efforts have been very much appreciated (and your explanations are NEVER over-long, for those who are really interested and ready to be educated about all things Bluebell!). Best wishes for your next role(s).

    Sep 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM

  4. free2grice liked JBTEvans's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    The WSR is the WSR though. The gala will be great fun, as it is every time down there.

    Sep 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM

  5. Bluenosejohn liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Platforms revealed….

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  6. Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you both. It's been 8 years really, if you include the precursor Points & Crossings (or Pointless Jottings, as it inevitably was nicknamed). That started out as an internal paper-based newsletter primarily for volunteers, compiled by the...

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  7. Bluenosejohn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    The latest issue of The Bluebell Times is here. In this issue: Network SouthEast-themed gala is a red, white and blue success Running the railway - behind the scenes Q class No 541 to get its Bulleid chimney back Volunteer opportunities -...

    Sep 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM

  8. Bluenosejohn liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.

    Busy day on the W&L[ATTACH]

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  9. Bluenosejohn liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.

    And she’s off to Bury! 2857 departed today for the workshop of Riley & Sons.

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