February 2019 – SRPS Steam

Steam Shed Update 03-02-19

03/02/2019 Mark Ashmole

No.19: Winterised with some general maintenance being carried out to be ready for the start of the running season. No.7

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 6 days ago

. @srpssteam CR419 will be in charge of the steam service at B&KR this weekend Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October 2021. Pre booking advisable bkrailway.co.uk #SupportOurSRPS #BKRIsBack #WereGoodToGo #OurSRPS #visitfalkirk #visitscotland ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 1 week ago

. @srpssteam CR419 is on the steam service at B&KR today. Trains from 10.30hrs. Pre booking via bkrailway.co.uk is advisable. #SupportOurSRPS #BKRIsBack #WereGoodToGo #OurSRPS #visitfalkirk #visitscotland ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

SRPS Steam Group 1 week ago

Come along to @bonessrailway tomorrow. ^JS twitter.com/bonessrailway/…

1/ @srpssteam CR419 is planned to be on the steam service tomorrow, Tuesday 12th. Pre booking via the website is advisable.

Here's some facts about this bonny wee loco;

Built 1907

Class 439, Caledonian Railway

Designer: J. F. Mcintosh (CR locomotive superintendent) pic.twitter.com/9JkN9mUKRT
— Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 (@bonessrailway) October 11, 2021

Janet Finlayson 1 week ago

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John Spacey 2 weeks ago

It's a dreich day at #Birkhill today. Still a bonny Station. #SupportOurSRPS @bonessrailway Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

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John Spacey 2 weeks ago

I'm Guard @bonessrailway today. We've the steam heating with lots of happy families and visitors. #SupportOurSRPS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

John Spacey 2 weeks ago

@ScotRail we had lots of roots from your Train Drivers whilst at Manuel...Bo'ness Junction to yourselves! It's always great to hear, brings such joy to the wee ones faces. #SupportOurSRPS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

SRPS Steam Group 1 month ago

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Timon Rose 2 months ago

Little and large at Manuel #BonessAndKinneilRailway. A1 60163 "Tornado" reverses off train while Austerity No 19 waits. Saturday 7th August 2021 @60163_Tornado @srpssteam @Rail @SteamRailway @RailwayMagazine @chris_railway @AlastairDalton Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 3 months ago

#steamtrains every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday throughout August. Book your tickets today bkrailway.co.uk #SupportOurSRPS #BKRIsBack #WereGoodToGo #OurSRPS #visitfalkirk #VisitForthValley #ScotlandIsNow ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

SRPS Steam Group 3 months ago

Fancy joining our awesome team? Details below. #SupportOurSRPS ^JS twitter.com/bonessrailway/…

We're hiring! We have THREE exciting roles to join our team:

Steaming Ahead Activities Coordinator ➡️ https://t.co/q0U1D4OZYn

Steaming Ahead Volunteer Coordinator ➡️ https://t.co/hkgfelNdo2

Office Administrator ➡️ https://t.co/yEz9jpRkP9

^JS pic.twitter.com/qBgXIuJHn9
— Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 (@bonessrailway) July 7, 2021

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 3 months ago

Join us for a great day out at B&KR! @srpssteam trains operate every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout July. Pre booking is essential via our website bkrailway.co.uk #SupportOurSRPS #BKRIsBack #WereGoodToGo #OurSRPS #visitfalkirk #VisitForthValley ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

The Falkirk Herald 4 months ago

Bo'ness foundry plays pivotal part in repairing home of Big Ben trib.al/Lf7RzpI Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

SRPS Steam Group 4 months ago

Progress with Morayshire’s overhaul. Driving axle, bogie wheel sets & tender wheel sets at South Devon to have the journals skimmed & polished. Driving crank pins also needing attention on quartering machine. Trailing drivers are in good condition. virginmoneygiving.com/fund/246Morays… ^JS

test Twitter Media - Progress with Morayshire’s overhaul. Driving axle, bogie wheel sets & tender wheel sets at South Devon to have the journals skimmed & polished. Driving crank pins also needing attention on quartering machine. Trailing drivers are in good condition.

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Edinburgh Evening News 5 months ago

Imagine seeing a shiny new steam-driven loco cross the Forth Bridge. scotsman.com/news/transport… Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

The Scotsman 4 months ago

First steam locomotive to be built in Scotland since the 1950s based on classic Highland Railway design, reports @AlastairDalton in @scotonsunday trib.al/1pHEzBK Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 4 months ago

Tickets for a steam or diesel train trip are on sale for dates up to 15th June 2021. Book yours today ➡️ bkrailway.digitickets.co.uk/tickets #BKRIsBack #SupportOurSRPS #WereGoodToGo ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 5 months ago

B&KR reopens on Saturday 29 May 2021! There's still time to pre book your tickets for this weekend. Details, including FAQs, here: bkrailway.digitickets.co.uk/tickets #WereGoodToGo ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 5 months ago

There's still time to pre book your tickets for this coming weekend and Tuesday 1 June 2021. You have until 17.00hrs today! bkrailway.digitickets.co.uk/tickets We can't wait to welcome you back on board! #WereGoodToGo ^JS Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group

Boooooo'ness & Kinneil Railway 🎃 5 months ago

THREAD: Over the weekend, we operated some Test Passenger Trains. Members of Scottish Railway Preservation Society (operators of B&KR) travelled on these trains to allow us to test our new measure we have in place, including physical distancing and a new pre booking system. Retweeted by SRPS Steam Group