Howard Parker

Trains grind to a halt today through power outages. How many steam locos can we rustle up?

This is pretty weird. One located at the bottom of station drive at Bruton station and the other next to the line. Owned by a garage...

Does anyone know where you can get new wagon makers plates cast?

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Anyone know the location of these photos?

Lovely portrait of 5199 at the DFR today by Paul Sandles. Smashing engine. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

The first type of 2 cylinder 4-6-0 and the last together. facebook.com/permalink.php?…

This is the proper colour for railway carriages!

I'm so bored with seeing that big red thing 46233 going through Yatton. It happened 3 times last week. LOL.

This is nice. gwsr.com/enthusiasts/mi… gwsr.com/enthusiasts/mi…

Anyone know of a GWR brake 3rd for sale?

Nice bit of filming that really captures the beautiful lines of this fabulous locomotive. Reminds you what a genius Churchward was. It will be great to see the lining and lettering completed (and, of course, those... youtube.com/watch?v=VMP7qn…

Did anyone go and see Clun Castle yesterday?

Is anyone going to the Saint launch tomorrow? Sadly I can’t get there now. If so, please post some video.

5541 up in the woods at Parkend yesterday facebook.com/29787504691971…

I note that both 7027 and 9682 have both suffered from major thefts of parts recently. What happens to these, I keep wondering? Do the thieves ever get caught? Are they railway or just scrap metal enthusiasts?