Yesterday of course was our first DMU running day. We were very lucky with the weather, having either sunshine or bright-but- overcast for most of the day. We...
I thought everything went very well indeed yesterday thanks to very hard work by all concerned.All the visitors I spoke to were very impressed with what we had...
well done to everybody who was involved with the preperation,operation of the event, i think we can say that it was a success. next projects 9521 repair cyl...
No problem about Sept/Oct. I'll check up the UK events calendar and try to find a suitable date. Anyone else got a view on a date? Maybe next time, someone...
All May I add may thanks to all who contributed in any way to the DMU day it was good to see so many happy face (passengers and staff). Well done everyone. Ad ...
Hello All, This Easter weekend and the following April weekends will be spent cleaning and painting the locomotives inner motion and frames and depending on...
Hi Nick, do you know if anyone is likely to be at EWS on Friday as we are hopefully going to have whatever we are able to get from Pencoed delivered there that...
There is an obvious answer to Mr Haines remark of another DMU day being unnacceptable,lets have a steam day and you can organise it.How many people do you...
Garry I will be down at EWS on Friday from about 09.00 to 16.00 so come on down if the gate is closed give it a push it is probably unlocked. Martin...
Yes I was a bit puzzled as to why we should'nt run another DMU Day this year when it proved (a) to be a success, (b) it made money for the railway (c) people ...
Everybody Either this weekend or before the board meeting I will make some time to discuss the points raised regarding the DMU day. Please do not let reasoned...
To all. It is good too see that the war of words between Diesels and Steam are not dead. (Sould I have said steam first not too affend). I would like too know...
hi all whos going to be down the EWS shed on friday as i will come down after 1:30 (straight from work) i'm a normal member and usually seen at plymouth road...
Gary, I went past Pencoed today and noticed some nice GWR roof vents - two actually. Would we be able to have those as well do you think? Wonder where the...
Considering we are already struggling for steam crew for Easter (the first time steam has been out this year), the fact that two of the diesel drivers are also...
... And for the steam diary forthcoming (all subject to final confirmations etc) May 26th 71000: Newport -> Carmarthen / Fishguard -> Newport May 27th 6024:...
Rob, Not sure at this stage. I will be there AM, but by 1330 I'll be buzzing around on a unit as we are running Easter Bunny services. Nick ... From: ROBERT...
Mike Wilcock has made some more copies of this DVD available to BIR members. They are on sale in the shop at £12, but BIR members can buy them off Mike for...
I was in barry today, and had not even heard of this website.. knew there was a heritage railway but that's about it. Went there with family by train on an...
Hi, It was indeed our 117 unit. It belongs to the Barry Railcar Project, but the maintenance and operation is by BIR members. The unit you saw today was on...
in contact with rollos today about parts on order for cyl heads they tell me that they are now in stock and they will be sent to us on wed, only parts not in...
Following the last few days remarks, I would like to comment as follows: 1) When I said about another DMU day, I do not want to see this event becoming a...
... If there is enough of a market for two DMU days then lets make the best of it - thats money in the kitty and at the end of the day that both paints the...
The response that I have received would suggest the enthusiast market would welcome another DMU Running day this year and it makes sense to therefore do it at...
I would wish to respond as follows; What was actually said in your email: "Regarding the remark of another DMU day later on in the year, let me remind everyone...
Things is though, as I’m sure someone has probably said already the markets are changing. People like me (28) were brought up around diesels and blue and...
Hi Nick, the roof vents are hopefully being obtained as well, I won't be down on friday as I'm going to Pencoed for 7am to remove windows but I'm Pilotman then...
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