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Ben Jenden replied to the thread RTC 2026.
Now left 102L Issue with diesel tailgunner apparently
Nov 14, 2026 at 8:26 AM -
Jamessquared liked Phil-d259's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Lywood Tunnel is currently owned by 'National Highways' - the English body which owns English Motorways like the M25. National Highways was previously known as Highways England (and before the 'Highways Agency') - it got rebranded to NH by...
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:54 AM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Mine really was a fleeting two second glimpse! Most of the filming was done while the driver and I were having lunch :) Tom
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:54 AM -
Daddsie71b replied to the thread 30075 at Plym Valley Railway.
The Yankee Tank at Plym Valley is getting a FTR as no one was qualified at the time at Shillingstone. A number of issues, cracked leaf spring, faulty buffer etc have been identified are being addressed.
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM -
16Ventnor replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Chilly start from Derby. We stayed at ‘B&B hotel’ on Roundhouse side of station at £50 per night. Looks very new and was quiet and comfortable. Coach F for us.
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:34 AM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It is not simply the track that is the problem but the land that is subsiding. There's a question over who is responsible as Network Rail own the land at Grosmont. it is only leased by the NYMR.
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:32 AM -
UP13 liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It’s finally finished! after a few weeks delay the diesels are now under cover. many thanks to those who have donated from this forum. There have been some large donations from some people. Photos here https://gofund.me/727352aca
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM -
waterbucket replied to the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
Mainly because it frees up the steam locos (with steam heat) to work the main passenger services. You could probably ask the same question in regards to Ann hauling the DMU around. So no specific reason other than it's a gala and we're trying to...
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:11 AM -
Sheff liked Ploughman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I saw Piglet on TV last night on More 4 Chan 18. Another episode of Steam Trains. A lot of complimentary comments about the GWSR More to come in the next weeks,
Nov 14, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
Phil-d259 replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Network Rail (and Railtrack before them) we only given ownership of bridges on the operational railway! Disused Bridges (and tunnels / viaducts) which remained in the hands of British Rail after the trackbeds had been disposed of were initially...
Nov 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM -
Phil-d259 replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Lywood Tunnel is currently owned by 'National Highways' - the English body which owns English Motorways like the M25. National Highways was previously known as Highways England (and before the 'Highways Agency') - it got rebranded to NH by...
Nov 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM -
Bluenosejohn liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Yes, Hunslet no.3825 was turned out in LNER black as 8009 at the North Norfolk Railway in the late 90s early 00s. Not my photo but - [ATTACH]
Nov 14, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
[ATTACH] Finally an answer to the repeated questions
Nov 14, 2026 at 2:33 AM
