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HertiageFan
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Just read that KWVR will be reintroducing footplate experiences.
75078 is no longer on the website for the steam gala and images of it in have been removed
75078 is no longer on the website for the steam gala and images of it in have been removed
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izzynufc12
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On the KWVR Facebook and Instagram that 47279 is moving to Haworth for overhaul and Taff Vale 85 is moving to Oxenhope
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It took me a moment to realise you weren't referring to a Duff!
D6130
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Nah....if it had been a Duff it would have been 47 279!
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Iskra
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The Pannier under restoration will return to service in London Transport Maroon which will be nice to see 
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Sounds like it would be more at home on the Epping & Ongar Railway!The Pannier under restoration will return to service in London Transport Maroon which will be nice to see
HertiageFan
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And £200,000 has been donated for its restorationThe Pannier under restoration will return to service in London Transport Maroon which will be nice to see
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The Coal Tank is running today.
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The DRB has failed and the 144 has taken its place, my mate who is there told me
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There's an article on the BBC News website about this.
See under the Bradford local news section.
izzynufc12
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It’ll be nice to see a London Transport livery Pannier back in service.The Pannier under restoration will return to service in London Transport Maroon which will be nice to see
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Given the location, West Yorkshire PTE livery would be more fitting.
Iskra
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It fits with the red-ish theme!
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Presumably, the person who made the substantial donation got a say in the matter…
...but totally inauthentic
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A genuine LOL for that - dreadful!
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Timetables are now available online for the period up to and including 1st November. The online timetable is here: https://kwvr.co.uk/visiting-the-kwvr/timetable/
And a download is available here: https://kwvr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KWVR-Timetable.pdf
Note that 28th - 31st March have changed from the timetables originally advertised so that the 'new' timetables do not start in the middle of the week and to ensure that the Easter midweek operating period has the same timetable throughout rather than changing over in the middle of the week between Tuesday and Wednesday.
And a download is available here: https://kwvr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KWVR-Timetable.pdf
Note that 28th - 31st March have changed from the timetables originally advertised so that the 'new' timetables do not start in the middle of the week and to ensure that the Easter midweek operating period has the same timetable throughout rather than changing over in the middle of the week between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The London Transport livery is authentic for this locomotive, as it was withdrawn from BR in January 1963 and sold to London Transport, where it was in service until 1970.
It's an interesting one. It's fictional Great North & South Railway livery from The Railway Children (1970) is an iconic and unique livery for this particular Pannier tank, and it's a shame it will not return to steam with this livery. But the new London Transport livery is accurate to the history of 5775, and it's still a nice livery and something different from other GWR locos in GWR green or BR black.
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It's an interesting one. It's fictional Great North & South Railway livery from The Railway Children (1970) is an iconic and unique livery for this particular Pannier tank, and it's a shame it will not return to steam with this livery. But the new London Transport livery is accurate to the history of 5775, and it's still a nice livery and something different from other GWR locos in GWR green or BR black.
5775 Great Western Railway 0-6-0PT - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
A life from the Welsh to the Yorkshire valleys via the Capital Arguably one of the most successful of the Great Western small tank designs, these versatile engines could be found at work all over the former Great Western system Withdrawn by BR in 1963, 5775 found further use with London...
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It would be nice if it got the opportunity to be a guest at one of the Epping and Ongar Railway steam galas.
Iskra
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So was the brown livery that most people would recognise this loco from… it’s probably one of the more famous steam loco’s out there due to that film....but totally inauthentic
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Apparently I’ve heard that 5775 is doubtful to be ready before 2030
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I can see 5775 being a popular visiting engine at other heritage railwaysThe London Transport livery is authentic for this locomotive, as it was withdrawn from BR in January 1963 and sold to London Transport, where it was in service until 1970.
It's an interesting one. It's fictional Great North & South Railway livery from The Railway Children (1970) is an iconic and unique livery for this particular Pannier tank, and it's a shame it will not return to steam with this livery. But the new London Transport livery is accurate to the history of 5775, and it's still a nice livery and something different from other GWR locos in GWR green or BR black.
5775 Great Western Railway 0-6-0PT - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
A life from the Welsh to the Yorkshire valleys via the Capital Arguably one of the most successful of the Great Western small tank designs, these versatile engines could be found at work all over the former Great Western system Withdrawn by BR in 1963, 5775 found further use with London...
It would be nice if it got the opportunity to be a guest at one of the Epping and Ongar Railway steam galas.
Sounds like a long time but its only 4 years away now!
Does anyone know how long is left on the contract with Riley's for 45212's use by the way?
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45407 added to steam gala
I'm particularly impressed by the station sign
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Particularly pleasing to see a 2-train timetable on almost all weekdays.
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Timetables with allocations for the steam gala are available on the website.
I've already worked my moves out for the Saturday. Red pen poised and ready.
I've already worked my moves out for the Saturday. Red pen poised and ready.
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I've just read that we are getting a Europhoenix 37 at the Diesel Gala.
Nice.
Nice.
HertiageFan
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Another 37 again
amahy
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Pity its another 37 that'll probably only run with those awful WCRC Mk1s.
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You never know, they may get some stock from Locomotive Services Limited.