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Shep Woolley replied to the thread WCME/CME 2024.
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May 12, 2024 at 2:19 PM -
Johnb liked Sir Ralph Wedgwood's post in the thread Tornado.
Things go wrong, jobs take longer than expected - we all understand that. But the Trust’s current leadership appears to have not only repeatedly underestimated the work needed during this overhaul but also failed to be open and honest with its...
May 12, 2024 at 2:12 PM -
Johnb liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Tornado.
There is no guaran There is no guarantee that the money given to Tornado would have ended up elsewhere had the project never been started. If it were true then you could say the same about any new project but IMO you can’t. I doubt many who...
May 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM -
Johnb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Tornado.
Needs Mark Allatt back at the helm...
May 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM -
Johnb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Tornado.
That's probably a bit harsh - whatever you think of the loco now, it remains true that its initial construction was highly inspirational for the movement and I am sure has been held up many times an example of "if we as a movement can do that, we...
May 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM -
johnofwessex liked Greenway's post in the thread Paddle Steamer Waverley.
A note for diaries in August. When in Dartmouth she will meet up with the equally famous Kingswear Paddle Steamer. https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/famous-waverley-paddle-steamer-coming-9279138
May 12, 2024 at 2:09 PM -
hyboy liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
7029 was safely back on shed by 1am, catering unloaded, rubbish cleared and team debriefed. It was a pleasure to be able to do virtually no management on 1Z48, simply because it was unnecessary. The enlarged team including FGW, Bristol and Laira...
May 12, 2024 at 2:08 PM -
Pymothy liked Paul42's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Michael Is it possible to have a pickup/ set down in Bristol either Temple Meads or Parkway? This was what a number of us, who were in coach E, would like to know? Thanks Paul
May 12, 2024 at 2:08 PM -
Paul42 liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Yes now we know The Mayflower double header can run, we plan pick ups on the diesel leg at Bham New St, Bromsgrove, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads. Web booking expected to be open early next week
May 12, 2024 at 2:07 PM -
Pymothy liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Yes now we know The Mayflower double header can run, we plan pick ups on the diesel leg at Bham New St, Bromsgrove, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads. Web booking expected to be open early next week
May 12, 2024 at 2:07 PM -
jonathonag liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[ATTACH] With waving from onlookers all along the sea wall 7029 Clun Castle charges along the sea wall at Dawlish, seconds before a Voyager hurtles the other way.... the castle was just in time. [MEDIA]
May 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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neildimmer replied to the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
This railway is very inconsiderate when it comes to replying to emails sent to them asking about the connecting bus service from Cheltenham Spa to Racecourse station, I have sent 2 enquiries and received no replies
May 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM
