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    Parkend track to Marsh sidings

    in UK Prototype Questions

    Posted

    hi all 

     as far as i know , the siding where lifted by the DFR to re use the track else where  not sure on a date tho   will ask when next up  there .   The slip was removed before we reopen the line to parkend  to passengers  traffic  as the layout was simplefy  and the yard was disconected .  The yard have been reconected in the last few years   ready for the signal box coming in use ( hopefully in the next few months ) 

    regards

    rob 

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    Severn & Wye Railway - Now & Then

    in The Railways of Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean.

    Posted · Edited by pacer lover

    hi all this may be interest to  us in this group 

    Severn & Wye Railway - Now & Then 

    22 September at 17:00 – 20:30
     

    Enjoy a historial railway trip along the DFR with expert commentary on board from acclaimed historian Ian Pope. The train departs at 5pm from Norchard, followed by an illustrated talk/slideshow in the Cafe at 7.15pm. Refreshments available.

    Tickets are £15 for train and talk / £12 train only / £5 talk only.

    Available from the Dean Forest Railway Shop at Norchard, by calling James on 01594 845840 or emailing society@deanforestrailway.co.uk

    regards

     

    rob 

    dean forest railway fundraising for coaches

    in Preservation

    Posted

    Hi all from the DFR facebook page :-

    Good news for our Mark 2 Carriage Appeal - please share!

    We are pleased to announce that we have (almost!) reached the halfway stage of our appeal, and, subject to final surveys, will be purchasing the first coach in the coming weeks. It will then receive the required brake modifications, and will arrive at the DFR ready to add to our running set this year.

    As a reminder, these Mark 2a coaches have been identified as the quickest way to enable us to thoroughly renovate our existing coaching fleet. In the medium to long term future, the extra capacity will be very much needed as we look to extend northwards into the Forest towards Speech House and Cinderford, and your generous donations can help us to make it happen.

    You can donate through the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dfr-mk2-coaches

    OR

    Cash and cheques can be sent directly to our HQ at Norchard:

    DFRS Coach Appeal,
    Dean Forest Railway
    Forest Road
    Lydney
    Glos GL15 4ET

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    dean forest railway fundraising for coaches

    in Preservation

    Posted

    Hi all

    The Dean Forest Railway is conducting a full review and upgrade of it's coaching stock, which has many benefits:

    - Improved experience for customers
    - Better capacity to handle growing passenger numbers
    - Increased capacity for any potential extension towards Speech House Road

    An unmissable opportunity to purchase two ex-BR Mark 2 coaches has arisen. The total cost of this first phase of the project is £60,000; this figure covers both the purchase and conversion of the coaches to vacuum braking, to run with our heritage steam locomotives. We have already raised £12,000, and we need your help to raise the remaining £48,000!

    All donors will be invited to travel on these coaches on their first service train. In addition, donations of:

    - £250 or greater will receive a 5 year Membership of the Dean Forest Railway Society.

    - £500 or greater will receive a 10 year Membership of the Dean Forest Railway Society.

    - £1,000 or greater will receive a Life Membership of the Dean Forest Railway Society.

    This is just the start of a wider effort to develop the Dean Forest Railway into a top national attraction - and you could play a key part in making this happen...

    https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dfr-mk2-coaches
    thank you for any body that gives
    regards
    rob

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    Somewhere in the Forest of Dean

    in The Railways of Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean.

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    Hi all

    the building at the end of the platform at lydney junction  is the top apart of the  old walnut tree junction box from just out side taffs well near Cardiff .the frame you can see is from the box .  as far as I know the frame is due to go to another railway  to be used .

    where the rolling stock is this just where the yard used to be  head to otter pool junction

    any more question I try and answer if I can

    regards

    rob

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