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It's not just coal that will be the issue. Many preserved railways (certainly in the UK) are kept going by an increasingly ageing volunteer effort. All resources are getting more and more in short supply or too expensive. I don't think this is as much of an issue as people believe. Going to the Val...

114 would be too similar to your shortened WHR brake wouldn't it? Was thinking a shortened 100 would be ideal as you already have a brake coach so wouldn't need a guards obs.

Hi guys,
During the steam age, did the UK ever make serious use of electric headlights (IE colonial or American style). Looking at backdating a Garratt and need an excuse to make it both British and have electric headlights.

A short FR obs might be another good idea? You could make it similar to 100 (without a guards area).
The combination carriage would be a good one! Hopefully restarting my FR take this Christmas!

What's next Jon? When I've finished with the FR carriages I think I'll need to get some WHR carriages for the NGG16!

Got the Talyllyn railway magazine yesterday. A section was devoted to coal; talking about how preserved railways will cope after 2024 when all coal fired stations will shut. It also spoke about a potential ban in household coal and the potential for open-cast mines to shut because they haven't had t...

I have my visit to the renewed WHR pencilled in for when they finally get the NG15 up and running. I suspect once they have one Kalahari running, they might realise what a pain in backside Garretts are, and get the other one going. I don't think the FR is planning anything big with the NG15's. The ...

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Is this the beginning of something amazing?

That was a Bachman Fairlie. Lightline painted it.

So had a look at the chassis unit. Quite a complex system of plastic gears with a motor to each axle. As the wall of the power unit is plastic, it'll be pretty easy to replace the axles and cut-away to facilitate. The thing is; should I do this or stick one big motor into a new chassis block with me...

The affected bridges were between Port Shepstone and Izotsha. Apparently, the section between Plains and Paddock was being used as a (likely unofficial) tourist train; so track remains!

It might be a case that I do the same as the previous Playmobil conversions: Replace the chassis completely!
Wheels are plastic so already it's a likely course of action.

Got one of these off ebay for £50: Going to try and regauge and repaint it. Comes with RC, lights and sound so hoping to reuse all of it!

Looks good Jon, will definitely be getting a rake after the Ffestiniog rake!
Seen the latest on Pullman observation 2152; looks to be similar in style to 150/152. Not sure if this will be easier than Glaslyn?

Just spotted this on the dreaded social media site:
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Can it be that the Alfred County Railway is being revived?!?!?!

Anyone got a picture with a George tender? The one that comes with it looks a little... Short?

Unfortunately it's difficult to justify the Roundhouse one when we already have a Peter Angus James Spooner. Some of our locals will be buying one though...

The FR had to rely on the Ladies and the Earl last winter for Moelwyn tunnel works, they had no available diesel during this time. Somehow they had no INA, Cricc, Funkey, Uproar or Moel Hebog to haul works trains... Is Moelwyn ever used for anything other than shuttles? Apparently it's one of the fa...

Although the main ban is on road vehicles, this will affect the price of diesel in general. Unfortunately the oil companies will likely increase the price for diesel due to the lack of road vehicles using it.

With diesel set to be phased out by 2040; what's the general consensus on the future of diesels? Heritage railways will be the most affected by this as they generally require diesels to do the non-revenue stuff such as shunting and PW duties.