More on the 5 plank Wagon
All the timbers are removed now to reveal the bare chassis. In places it has wasted away quite badly. Many of the rivets have lost their...
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- Nov 5
More on the Torpedo Wagon
This wagon has now had most of the deck timbers removed. This reveals the chassis which is in fairly good condition. The buffers &...
- Sep 27
Latest from Oldminster Sidings
We were fortunate to have a few beautiful late summer days for the all-important annual strimming of Oldminster Sidings. Tasks like these...
- Sep 3
Design for the new shed takes shape
With our focus firmly on establishing Oldminster Sidings as our operational base, attention is primarily on how to ensure the new shed...
- Jul 20
Calling all VoBR members!
We still need more volunteers for all three days of the Gloucestershire Extravaganza at South Cerney. This is the biggest and most...
- Jul 7
The sales stand is visiting the Gloucester and Warwickshire diesel gala
The Vale if Berkeley sales stand will be at the GWSR diesel gala. If your visiting drop by for a chat, we are in the diesel shed...
- Apr 16
It takes individuals of all ages to build a railway.
So much to do this year: https://www.vobr.org.uk/join-us
- Mar 18
First passenger carrying run for VoBR Pacer 143 612
Following significant efforts by the Vale of Berkeley Railway Pacer group Alexander/Barclay Pacer 143 612 made it's passeger carrying...
- Mar 3
Steam in Gloucestershire!
LMS Jubilee 45699 Galatea (as Sierra Leone) at Stonehouse crossing on the 1Z42 07.00 Padd -WSH on Saturday 18th February 2023. Jubilee...
- Jan 6
The VOBR Wagons
I thought I would collect the information I have on the wagons at Sharpness. The Torpedo Wagon Dated May 1940, the first Admiralty order...
- Dec 10, 2022
More Pacer Progress
The VoBR Pacer team braved the sub zero temperatures to visit 143 612 at Llanelli. After topping up the oil and antifreeze, swapping two...
- Dec 8, 2022
Pacer Progress Update
A couple of members of the VoBR Pacer group visited 143 603 at Wishaw today. As well as getting most of the remaining seats cleaned we...
- Oct 29, 2022
2nd Vale of Berkeley Pacer started
Some of the Pacer group visited Wishaw today and, after working through various systems, managed to start both cars of unit 143 603. This...
- Oct 19, 2022
Fencing arrives for Oldminster Sidings separation.
It may just be a batch of fencing but this delivery of fencing materials represents a major step in separating Oldminster Sidings from...
- Oct 10, 2022
Pacer 143 612 operates for the first time in preservation
The video shows the Vale of Berkeley's pacer 143 612 operating at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway (LMMR). 143 612 was delivered from...
- Oct 8, 2022
Several milestone in site preparation reached in one day
Last stump blocking rails removed - these 3 fellows have done a huge amount of the job, but many others have assisted over the months....
- Sep 25, 2022
143 612 runs on both Engines for the first time in preservation
The engine of DMS Car 55653 of Pacer set 143 612 was successfully run today. This means both engines of 143 612 are now operational for...
- Sep 19, 2022
2022 AGM Notification
An Annual General Meeting for members of the Vale of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust is being held on Saturday 15th October 2022 at...
- Sep 4, 2022
Oldminster Progress - 02/09/2022
Looking towards the Network Rail boundary - just a hint of Autumn in the air. Stump pulling team steadily working towards the last...
- Aug 27, 2022
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