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Hi all, I have just recieved my working timetable for the sat-sun gala at the WSR. it tells me the loco working and weather it is being turned at minehead or not, but it DOES NOT say what way they will be facing anywhere in the programme, before OR after then run and get turned. Can...

Hi all, Does anyone know if rummers are to be believed if the RETURN journey fron WEYMOUTH to BRISTOL TM is now scheduled to run exactly 1hour later??????????????????????? Can anyone help? Thanks graham

HI ALL, just looking for some guidance and good locations to photograph the steam specials on the settle-carlisle line. looking next week for the steam specials! seen lots of shots in Steam railway mags, - tunnels exits, bridges, banks. BUT wondering where they are how to get to...

Hi all, Does anyone know the timings for the Whatley-Hamworthy Loaded stone train and its run round activities at poole quay and its return timings. Ive been told it now runds a lot eariler than originally published. now getting to Hamworthy at 9.15am ish. Does anyone have the exact...

Hi all, was on the Dorchester-Bristol line last week and noticed the poor state oftrack an maintenace between Dorchester junction, yeovil pen mill, castle cary on the single track line. is this line ever going to get maintenance to improve its condition. oR are the rummers true for...

Hi all, Does anyone know if Sydney Garden Walls, in BATH is still possible for photography over the low walls and bridges, OR have they put up that horrible 8 ft tall metal fencing yet????? Was hoping to photo some steam this thursday! Graham

Hi all, Was looking forward to the steam every wed to Weymouth from london with a different loco taking the tour down and a different one returning, with the outward engine banking the train between Weymouth and Wareham!! watching uksteam.info this last few weeks, engines dedicated have...

Hi all, the Cambrian coast steam starting next Monday to Porthmadog and Pwllheil using 44871 black five. Any idea what way the engine will be facing and will they take it to Shewsbury at any point during the season and turn it??? I know last year 76079 faced Porthmadog all season, but...

Hi all, Does anyone know of any good photo locations between Southampton-Romsey & Sailsbury and then SAilsbury-Andover line for evening photography. Looking to catch the steam from Weymouth on its return through SALISBURY on SUNDAY. Any thoughts?? Many thanks Graham

Hi all, Does anyone know if there is anything going on and visiting allowed on friday 16th, even though the event is over the weekend??? I also see now 60019 is not coming so SIR LAMIEL takes train on own to Weymouth and return (well + diesel) I was looking forward to a double heading...

Hi all, Just looking at uksteam.info. The 1st run of the summer, excluding the 3 trips run in May / june by the king. It now says that 60163 Tornado is unavalible, but nothing yet to replace it. Any ideas what has happened to Tornado and what might replace it?? Also a week later the...

Hi all, Just seen on UKsteam.info that te down trip by 5029+6024 is now only going as far as PAR, instead of Penzance. Any ideas?? Not that I will get time to see it. Also, does anyone know the timings yet that it might be returning on during Monday?? Im hoping for a early exit out...

Hi all, Is anyone going to the Dean Forest Railway gala 26-27 June when City of Truro will be there??? Is it a good railway for photography during the summer months?? and if so, do they allow and sell lineside passes??? Do you know of some good location? One railway I have never been...

Hi all, Can anyone recommend some good locations to photograph this years Jacobite between Fort William & Malliag during late June/Early July. Never been there before, but looking to visit soon. Kindess regards GRAHAM

Hi all, Has anyone experienced the Euston-Fort William Sleeper train & return in July. Can it be recommended as transport to the North???? Whats the travel like????? Have you had accomodation or seated travel???. I was looking at seated travel to make it cheaper?? or would you...

Hi all, Any news on the repairs and problems Tangmere has (34067). This wonderful engine, the only one of its class on the mainline has been out of action nearly all this year. RTC have even cancelled this Sat tour from Eastleigh-Minehead via Weymouth as Tangmere is unavalilable and...

Hi all, Went to photo and watch the 'Swanage Belle' today with 44871 + 30777. Weather not to special, so pics a bit drab. ANYWAY, does anyone know why it was running nearly 1 hr late into Swanage and why it exited late as well. Wonder if the railway will be in trouble for late...

Hi all, The new summer timetable has been published and I see there is a extra saturday traim from Bristol-Weymouth and return as previous years. Will this service be 2 x 67 top and tail like last yr or the HST as rummered??? Will be a 1st if they use a HST. Graham

Hi all, Does anyone know wheather the SUNDAY service from Exeter-Okehampton is up and running. Is it the Class 31 top and tailed between MkII as I saw hinted on the front of Railways Illustrated a while back. Hope so, worth a visit!!!!!! Regards GRAHAM

Hi all. Was travelling between Crewkerne and Exeter the other day. I was sat in the leading car and when we pulled away the front engine sounded like a bag of nails. Deffining noice up through the floor and none of that turbo whistle. The train struggled up toweard Crewkerne Tunnel then...