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Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th June 2024, 20:51
Replies: 16
Views: 21,312
Posted By TRP
I believe (and hope) a change to LBSCR or SR...

I believe (and hope) a change to LBSCR or SR livery may follow but for now I think it's in BR black mainly because of the original loco travelling over the now-Bluebell Railway on a RCTS Railtour in...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 12th June 2024, 20:56
Replies: 16
Views: 21,312
Posted By TRP
August launch for 'Beachy Head' It is hoped...

August launch for 'Beachy Head'

It is hoped that new build 'Brighton Atlantic' No.32424 'Beachy Head' will be formally launched into traffic at the Bluebell Railway "between 23rd August and 1st...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 7th June 2024, 22:18
Replies: 16
Views: 21,312
Posted By TRP
BIG NEWS! 'Beachy Head' has made it's first...

BIG NEWS!

'Beachy Head' has made it's first moves under it's own steam at Sheffield Park on 6th June. The dates for the loco's entry into service are yet to be confirmed.
...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 31st May 2024, 21:47
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
GBRf class 73/1 No.73128 has been officially...

GBRf class 73/1 No.73128 has been officially named 'Kent & East Sussex Railway 50 years of Heritage 1974-2024' at Robertsbridge, RVR today.
The ex-Hither Green turntable was also officially...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 30th May 2024, 19:22
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
So, confirmation that No.73128 is the GBRf class...

So, confirmation that No.73128 is the GBRf class 73/1 attending the K&ESR 50th Anniversary at Robertsbridge, newly repainted in Network South East livery by Arlington Fleet Services at Eastleigh. The...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 26th May 2024, 21:45
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
Timetables released... ...

Timetables released...
https://kesr.org.uk/50th-anniversary-gala/

The timetables confirm that (subject to availability) the locos in use are expected to be:
BR 4MT 2-6-0 No.76017
SR U class...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 18th May 2024, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
It has now been reported by RailAdvent that the...

It has now been reported by RailAdvent that the SECR O1 No.65 won't be attending the K&ESR 50th Anniversary gala as it is needed for the Bluebell's services and they are unable to release the loco....
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th April 2024, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
The fourth (and probably final) guest engine for...

The fourth (and probably final) guest engine for the K&ESR's 50th Anniversary gala has been officially announced as ex-SR U class 2-6-0 No.31806 from the Swanage Railway....
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 5th April 2024, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
Here's the confirmation:...

Here's the confirmation: https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/04/steam-locomotive-76017-to-be-based-in-kent-for-2024.html

No.76017 has been confirmed as being on hire to the K&ESR (from John Bunch)...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 2nd April 2024, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
Rumour has it that BR 4MT 2-6-0 No.76017 has...

Rumour has it that BR 4MT 2-6-0 No.76017 has arrived at the K&ESR...I'm just looking for confirmation!
But if this is the case, then the BR 'mogul' will be on the list of locos for the June gala.
...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 21st March 2024, 21:41
Replies: 9
Views: 12,423
Posted By TRP
A further twist... WCRC have "suspended" the...

A further twist...
WCRC have "suspended" the start of the 2024 Jacobite season:

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/03/west-coast-railways-suspends-jacobite-steam-train.html

And the ORR have...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 21st March 2024, 21:37
Replies: 7
Views: 8,206
Posted By TRP
K&ESR 50th Anniversary 1/2 June

This is shaping up to be quite an event - it will certainly be my "must do" event of the year!
The 50th Anniversary gala on 1/2 June marks 50 years from the official re-opening of the K&ESR...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 6th March 2024, 21:47
Replies: 16
Views: 21,312
Posted By TRP
New build LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.32424 'Beachy...

New build LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.32424 'Beachy Head' has been moved onto the Bluebell Railway proper, moving out of Atlantic House yesterday afternoon (5/3/24) and is now in the Maintenance Shed at...
Forum: Say Hello 3rd March 2024, 20:52
Replies: 3
Views: 4,773
Posted By TRP
Hi David, welcome to the forum. I assume you're...

Hi David, welcome to the forum.
I assume you're talking about main line specials, so these are good places to start:

Realtimes trains - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/
Enter...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 4th February 2024, 22:08
Replies: 1
Views: 8,615
Posted By TRP
RIP Clive Groome

It has been announced that Bluebell stalwart Clive Groome has passed away.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779645770868176&set=a.551604347005654

Clive was a former Nine Elms driver, working...
Forum: Say Hello 25th January 2024, 21:48
Replies: 2
Views: 4,009
Posted By TRP
Hi Mark & Neil. Welcome to the forum. ...

Hi Mark & Neil.

Welcome to the forum.

Tony
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th January 2024, 22:01
Replies: 9
Views: 12,423
Posted By TRP
WCRC have responded... ...

WCRC have responded...

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/01/west-coast-railways-issues-statement-following-orr-decision-to-revoke-exemption.html

Nothing unexpected in the statement, but it will...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 12th January 2024, 21:57
Replies: 9
Views: 12,423
Posted By TRP
I think West Coast will be in a spot of bother...

I think West Coast will be in a spot of bother now...

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/01/orr-revoke-west-coast-railways-exemption.html

Tony
Forum: Railway News from around the World 2nd October 2023, 21:28
Replies: 4
Views: 8,661
Posted By TRP
That looks like quite a hit. Tony

That looks like quite a hit.

Tony
Forum: Railway News from around the World 30th September 2023, 21:35
Replies: 4
Views: 8,661
Posted By TRP
Flying Scotsman in collision at Aviemore

'Flying Scotsman' has been involved in a "low speed collision" with the stock of the 'Royal Scotsman' train at Aviemore on the Strathspey Railway.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66967170
...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 6th September 2023, 21:39
Replies: 48
Views: 30,014
Posted By TRP
Added the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway's Autumn...

Added the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway's Autumn Gala (23/24 September) to post #1.
https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/2023-autumn-gala

The visiting locos have changed a few times......
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 25th August 2023, 21:51
Replies: 48
Views: 30,014
Posted By TRP
Update to the SVR's Autumn Steam Gala: USATC S160...

Update to the SVR's Autumn Steam Gala: USATC S160 class 2-8-0 No.2253 'Omaha' & BR(M) Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41312 have been added to the guest list, joining the previously announced visiting...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 18th August 2023, 21:27
Replies: 48
Views: 30,014
Posted By TRP
Some September events added to post#1, including...

Some September events added to post#1, including big events at Strathspey, SVR, ELR & NYMR.

Tony
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st August 2023, 21:15
Replies: 9
Views: 12,423
Posted By TRP
...And now cancelled up to & including Tuesday...

...And now cancelled up to & including Tuesday 8th August.

https://www.railwayherald.com/railtours

Tony
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st August 2023, 21:12
Replies: 0
Views: 7,182
Posted By TRP
Attempted Royal Mail train robbery

From RailAdvent - attempted robbery of a Royal Mail train at Lockerbie in the early hours of this morning (1st August):
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