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The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM -
jnc liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes I’d heard he was taken into hospital a few weeks ago and they had sadly discovered a lump in his bladder and someone I know at the WSR said they had seen him a week or so before and looked really poorly then too. It’s such sad news to hear...
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM -
007 replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Simply tragic, no other words for it. No one deserves this, at such a young age, to leave so much behind. RIP.
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
Steve liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet.
According to the latest issue of Trackside, work is heavily focused on the overhaul of Bittern, with goal being for the loco to return in 2028.
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit on Saturday. I primarily came across to reunite myself with 45110 which I last saw in steam nearly 20 years ago, but enjoyed a run behind 6880 and the 20s too. Fantastic to see the progress at Broadway and the sheds...
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
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Oct 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Pete Thornhill replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes I’d heard he was taken into hospital a few weeks ago and they had sadly discovered a lump in his bladder and someone I know at the WSR said they had seen him a week or so before and looked really poorly then too. It’s such sad news to hear...
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:38 PM -
neildimmer replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Times for York on Wednesday for Flying Scotsman, unusually the train from Coleshill arriving in bay platform 6 https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:YRK/2026-10-14/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=TY Neil
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM -
jnc replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
It turns out he was quite young; approximately, not quite 40, from what I can gather. That will be hard on the daughters, sadly. Noel
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM -
alts1985 liked TheModster's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
A grand day out to see the King in person for the first time, footage from today: [MEDIA]
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM -
alts1985 liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM -
Pete Thornhill liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:24 PM -
silversteellady liked Sidmouth's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Reported that John Jones Pratt , chair of the WSR has passed away . Ill health had as I understand matters forced him to step back from the WSR and 6435 had recently been sold on Leaves behind two young daughters That this thread is as long as...
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
