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Spike liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
This morning RTT showed a Crewe to Kidderminster ecs movement at the start of what looks like busy week for LSL. So purely out of curiosity I went to see having expected just light engine moves for the gala. 37409 (built 1965 as D6970 at Vulcan...
May 13, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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Bob Millard liked James McLeish's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
7029 'Clun Castle's first arrival at London Paddington in almost 60 years, since hauling the last steam service out of Paddington in 1965. Here's some footage of her today passing through her hometown of Swindon before arriving at the Capital....
May 13, 2024 at 4:04 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Bluebell Railway- Branch Line Gala- 10th-12th May 2024.
Missed out on 7812 last weekend? Or want more of it? 7812 is out on set A this weekend 18th and 19th May for Road Meets Rail. 80151, 65 and 72 is in service over the weekend.
May 13, 2024 at 4:02 PM -
Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
This morning RTT showed a Crewe to Kidderminster ecs movement at the start of what looks like busy week for LSL. So purely out of curiosity I went to see having expected just light engine moves for the gala. 37409 (built 1965 as D6970 at Vulcan...
May 13, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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waterbucket liked acorb's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Couldn't agree more. Big shout out to the stewards in coach F, made us welcome from the minute we got on and kept us updated throughout on everything that was happening, with good humour and a smile. Some nice little touches, such as providing a...
May 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
For anyone who missed Erlestoke Manor at the branch Line Gala, it is scheduled to run again next weekend (18/19 May) at “Road Meets Rail”. It’ll be on the A service (three trips each day). https://www.bluebell-railway.com/road-meets-rail/ Tom
May 13, 2024 at 3:54 PM -
mdewell liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E..
I’ve popped back in just to say “thank you” to everyone who has commented. I appreciate greatly the kind words and support for my work. Nat Pres has been instrumental in developing my views on the wider subject of railway history and I will...
May 13, 2024 at 3:53 PM -
ykin01 replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I know the loco roster isn't on the website anymore - but is it known which locos will likely be in use for the 1940s Weekend this Sat 18th?
May 13, 2024 at 3:43 PM -
robinboyle 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 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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martin1656 replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Rather than build the Clans,, why didn't BR, just relocate some rebuilt light Pacific's to Scotland, didn't they have a lower axle loading compared to the clans? and with electrification in full swing, by then, not so many would have been needed...
May 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM -
A1X replied to the thread Bluebell Railway- Branch Line Gala- 10th-12th May 2024.
Video now online [MEDIA]
May 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM -
robinboyle liked 5098's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Seen from Langstone Rock: [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
May 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM
