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The Scotsman returns!

27/2/2016

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To commemorate the return of the legendary Flying Scotsman to the rails of the United Kingdom, Banbury Connections was able to allow a special heritage run of the locomotive hauling the South Yorkshireman from London Marylebone to Bradford Exchange. A video of the run can be found below.
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Flying Scotsman at London Marylebone ready to take the heritage special to Bradford Exchange.
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New TOCs for old!

24/2/2016

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There appears to have been an adverse takeover at Banbury Connections by a group of 2012 train operating companies (TOCs). Please follow the instructions contained in 'STN 2 Modern' under the tab 'Special Traffic Notices' until such time as the old order is restored.
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Thanks to all who helpedĀ during the NMRA visit

17/2/2016

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The railway performed well with the aid of dedicated staff despite a few problems with sun damaged points.
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Project Woodside takes shape

16/2/2016

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Secret project Woodside has taken shape with the assistance of additional staff in the painting of the new structure. Project Woodside is a project which requires the completion of a large dome train shed over Birkenhead Woodside Station.
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Skeleton of the Woodside train shed.
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Chief Engineer of Project Woodside inspects the structure on its supporting walls.
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The fully painted skeleton being admired by the Chief Engineer and staff after being lifted into position.
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The painted dome in position with Birkenhead Buses in the foreground.
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Operations return

12/2/2016

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Operations commenced today on Banbury Connections. This was the first session since the shed repairs took place. The railway ran well with only a few minor teething problems needing to be solved including an diamond crossing replacement under traffic!
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Diesel line up at Birmingham as a Birkenhead-Gosport service arrives.

11/2/2016

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Railway operations set to commence this Wednesday..

9/2/2016

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following completion of scenery around Welshpool and a new wall in the West Bromwich cutting.
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The dynamic duo Mallard and Flying Scotsman spotted at Bradford Exchange today as services prepare to resume.

8/2/2016

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Stratford-Upon-Avon reflects its Shakespearian heritage in the 400th year since the death of the famous playwright.

8/2/2016

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Looking down the street at Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Cooking the Pudding!

7/2/2016

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 During the recent shed repairs, the entire roof was removed from the train room. This left the railway exposed to UV light. As a result, some of the older items of railway infrastructure suffered severe damage. Points, carriages and a turntable were all severely damaged, requiring a significant write down. Notably, four carriages from the Pudding (The South Yorkshireman) were damaged.
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Melted carriage roofs from the Pudding! (South Yorkshireman).
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Turntable from Bradford suffered significant damage.
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Motorcyclist spotted touring the Welsh Marches...

4/2/2016

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Motorcyclist passes a Ford Anglia beside Caer Goch
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The grazing sheep watch on as the Motorcyclist passes by.
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Shed repairs complete...

4/2/2016

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Following shed repair completion, the railway should be fully operational again next week.
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The heavens open above Banbury Connections as shed repairs near completion.

4/2/2016

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 Shed builders have replaced the damaged roof and wall sections over the last couple of days. We are now waiting on the electrician to arrive before the railway is restored to running order. The photo below shows the roof off with the offending gum tree in the background.
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