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Fire Risk and Preserved Lines

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by johnofwessex, May 11, 2025.

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  1. ykin01

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    NYMR Diesel hauled until further notice.

    Fire Risk During UK Heatwave | North Yorkshire Moors Railway - NYMR
     
    ykin01, Jun 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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    Kent & East Sussex has just circulated advice that an "amber fire risk" applies. Steam locos can still be used but with additional precautions.
     
    burnham-t, Jun 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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    Nene Valley running diesels this weekend due to the weather.

    Screenshot 2025-06-21 at 13-35-26 Castor (Peterborough) weather.png
     
    The Green Howards, Jun 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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    I wonder if the forecast showers will be enough to rescue the MNR steam gala next weekend?
     
    mikechant, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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