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Adam Tandy replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
My footage of 762 'Lyn' climbing the 1 in 50 gradient on approach to Woody Bay, filmed on 29th October. [MEDIA]
Oct 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM -
UP13 liked Spike's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
LSL class 20s No.20132 and 20118 seen passing Stafford with the Brighton Belle unit in tow for more testing at the works. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oct 31, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Robin replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
WD 71516 Welsh Guardsman was on the pad outside Bridgnorth boiler shop this morning and not around in the afternoon. Can anyone confirm if it has left the SVR, and if so for where?
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
Bikermike replied to the thread Sandringham New Build.
Lovely stuff, really looks to be coming on!
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
Bikermike replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Looks like a swerve from the Highways Agency, lots of costs off their books and any problems with the roads caused (or allegedly caused) by such bridges are somebody else's problem... The new railway authority will still be working out what...
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:51 PM -
35B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
You may want to consider the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25 14-30), and what it has to say about those who are totally risk averse.
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:50 PM -
UP13 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I think that rather misses @21B point. It's easy to say in hindsight "we tried X and it didn't work". But that is difficult to know in advance, and if what you were already doing wasn't working (in the sense - is not generating enough to make the...
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM -
Johnme101 liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Another milestone as road 2 work completed in the shed.
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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andy50027 liked 21B's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Better to have tried and failed than never to try.
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM -
Johnme101 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Gala 30/10-1/11.
A very enjoyable day in the Chilterns yesterday. All three locos were in fine voice. [img]2026-10-30 GWR 2999 SAINT 4-6-0 [NEW BUILD] CPRR - HORSENDEN CROSSING by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-10-30 USATC 6046 S160 2-8-0 CPRR - CHINNOR 1 by...
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM -
Johnme101 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another option is the one used on a couple of wagons at the Bluebell, which is to use a wagon sheet. The wagon itself contains a rough frame knocked up from scrap timber, which has the dual role of simulating the shape of a load, and also...
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:42 PM -
hyboy liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
We are so lucky to have someone as talented as Daniela in our midst - I remember the first time I met her at an A1SLT meeting in the Great Northern Hotel in Peterborough.
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:42 PM
