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lrew120585 wrote: ↑

05:23 Wednesday 4th April 2018

Myself and MattW can recommend Yates just across the road for
lunch.

Damn right. I wonder if the lovely Cate still works there. I might have to pop in soon

What kind of bus will be used on it Adam? Forgive me if I asked you the other day.

ChrisS wrote: ↑

21:43 Monday 2nd April 2018

and MattW you must if you feel up to it.

Thanks Chris.

The insiders tour was a great privilege. Some of the stuff hidden away is amazing! 8-) Was nice to see the S21 again - I always think it has an expression as if it once saw something terribly sad that it can't forget, so I gave it a pat. Some of the vehicles may not be restored even in my lifetime, ...

I love that Bristol coach. Looked and sounded great! Adam and Phil did very well with the semi-automatic in Chris' Bristol - both having prior experience of course! One day when I'm feeling better I might pluck up the courage to ask for a go! What impressed me most about riding in it was the total l...

TimBrown wrote: ↑

11:35 Saturday 31st March 2018

However, some of the preserved lines have steep gradients and passengers are rewarded with a loud and melodious sound track when the locomotives are worked hard at 25 MPH!

Very true.
Front coach window behind a GWR 2-8-0 climbing up from Bodmin Parkway springs to mind

Brilliant! Got to love a 37

I like the reverse lettering. Reminds me of the old BMWs that had 'OBRUT' on the front spoiler so you knew exactly what you were about to be overtaken by

I thought that one might divide opinion

A4 is beautiful though

60019 is my favourite
https://flic.kr/p/pMwoAN

Thanks for the info regarding Broadway the other day too Tim. Must be time for another trip on the GWSR.