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    Defunct preserved railways

    The North Downs Steam Railway had earlier sites at Higham (Kent) , Chatham Goods Yard before moving to Dartford (Stone Lodge) when during Winter...
    Post by: steamybrian, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Defunct preserved railways

    Two more narrow gauge systems- Cadeby Light Railway run by the late Rev. Teddy Boston Mull and West Highland Railway- which recently closed....
    Post by: steamybrian, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Defunct preserved railways

    Brockham Museum near Dorking. Most items moved to Amberley Industrial Heritage Museum
    Post by: steamybrian, Oct 8, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Which heritage lines purchased (part of) their line intact?

    Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society of course took over a (just) working railway. Spa Valley Railway used 75F Tunbridge Wells West shed which...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Which heritage lines purchased (part of) their line intact?

    Referring to the original posting- Spa Valley Railway was I believe the only standard gauge line to buy DOUBLE track still in situ except in the...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Volunteer accommodation charges

    In the past I paid £5 per night as a working volunteer to stay in a beautifully converted clean corridor coach with my own single bed compartment...
    Post by: steamybrian, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    What was the shortest distance Railtour?

    11th April 1987 York to Rowntrees Halt and return Distance 2 miles..!
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 27, 2013 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Cheapest ticket

    Spa Valley Railway adult single Groombridge to High Rocks is £2.50p for a journey of approx.2 miles.
    Post by: steamybrian, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Heritage railways on Tripadvisor

    In my opinion do not read too hard to what is said on Trip Advisor because a visitor can give a very biased adverse report including magnifying...
    Post by: steamybrian, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Looks very nice - A five coach length platform with buildings in traditional Col. Stephens KESR design. Means a complete redevelopment of their...
    Post by: steamybrian, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    I can accept that the shuttle passenger service between Robertsbridge and Northbridge Street may begin operating at sometime in the near future-...
    Post by: steamybrian, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    4F 44422 visit to Spa Valley Railway

    It was shown in the timetable which trains terminate/start at Groombridge. There were departure boards and notices at each station saying where...
    Post by: steamybrian, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Spa Valley Railway - Eridge opening Fri 25 March!

    Still does not solve the question of providing step free access to the Spa Valley Railway platform for wheelchair users which there is an urgent...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Eridge opening Fri 25 March!

    It would require planning permission before beginning to think how expensive land is to buy in the South East then the cost of building a...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Eridge opening Fri 25 March!

    At Eridge it is not possible to extend the current footbridge into the car park because the route is obstructed by former railway cottages and...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Eridge opening Fri 25 March!

    There is an important need to provide access for wheelchair users . The above mentioned swingbridge will provide step free entrance/exit between...
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Class 207 DEMU Returns to Eridge July 6th and 7th 2012

    I shall be there on the Friday...! Recalls memories of travelling on the last of the day of line with the same unit back in 1985.
    Post by: steamybrian, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Pathing and Timings for Steam Charters

    Many months ago I booked to go on the Yorkshireman on Tuesday 5th June which was shown in the Railway Touring Company brochure as departing...
    Post by: steamybrian, May 31, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edmonson tickets a lost "cause" for ever?

    London Underground had Edmondson tickets ( as late as the 1990s) with computerised backs until they went over to the modern computer issued card...
    Post by: steamybrian, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Edmonson tickets a lost "cause" for ever?

    Some railways that still issue Edmondson tickets- Spa Valley Railway at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge and Eridge Lavender Line at Isfield...
    Post by: steamybrian, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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