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ghost replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Would this be Mr Bailey’s influence perhaps? The NYMR thread should serve as a massive red flag, with alarm bells, sirens, and flashing lights to any group thinking of going down this route.
May 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM -
Big Al posted a new thread.
North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26
Regarding the North Wales Coast Express. I noticed that there's also the Branch Line Society's "Welsh Dragon" (RailAdventure operated) HST tour arriving and departing at similar times. Could be busy at Llandudno station that day.
Forum: What's Going On
May 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM -
mattspencer liked Spike's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A little late to the party, Blue Peter is seen climbing away from Shrewsbury at Bayston Hill with last Wednesdays Welsh Marches express. [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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46223 liked Spike's post in the thread North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26.
Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is seen racing along the WCML at Rugeley Trent Valley and Sytch Lane, Mill Meece and then paused at Stafford on the return journey from Llandudno with the North Wales Coast Express charter.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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46223 liked mattspencer's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[IMG] Shooting to Taunton by Matt Spencer, on Flickr
May 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM -
46223 liked Spike's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A little late to the party, Blue Peter is seen climbing away from Shrewsbury at Bayston Hill with last Wednesdays Welsh Marches express. [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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northernsteam 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 4:30 PM -
47216 liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
Triple headed Manors in the pouring rain ! [MEDIA]
May 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM -
staffordian liked wcmlbls1846's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
37516 took six demics to Hellifield today. Seven photos start here: https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-west-trains-2026/i-qscspmz These six were amongst eight demics which 57012 brought from Southall to Steamtown on 22...
May 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM -
Spike attached a file to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A little late to the party, Blue Peter is seen climbing away from Shrewsbury at Bayston Hill with last Wednesdays Welsh Marches express. [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Spike attached a file to the thread North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26.
Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is seen racing along the WCML at Rugeley Trent Valley and Sytch Lane, Mill Meece and then paused at Stafford on the return journey from Llandudno with the North Wales Coast Express charter.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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staffordian 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 4:16 PM -
Diamond Gaz 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 4:14 PM
