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  1. acorb liked meiga's post in the thread The 'Royal Duchy' 2024.

    Black Five 44871 on the Royal Duchy on 5th May 2024 at Creech St. Michael. [ATTACH]

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  2. acorb liked 49010's post in the thread WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th.

    I've got to say this has been a great Gala so far and the time keeping has been pretty good on the whole. Highlights for me a very vigorous run from BL to Williton behind Mayflower yesterday, albeit with a few slips, not surprising given she is...

    May 5, 2024 at 7:51 PM
  3. acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.

    Without trying to appear smug, it’s just what we do. Having said that it could never have happened without the lads at Leaky Finders almost working almost around the clock to get it all done, the members who travelled down to Devon to do some of...

    May 4, 2024 at 10:19 PM
  4. acorb liked Belgarath001's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    Not just you - there's a thread in General Chat about the issues that the Admin team are working on. No need to fork out anything on a new PC or repair diagnostics just yet!

    May 3, 2024 at 1:05 PM
  5. acorb liked Groks212's post in the thread Tornado.

    Well, eight days ago the Trust said on their Facebook page that she would be leaving Loughborough works in a matter of days. Nothing since to say the move has happened and admin have prevented people commenting on that post. She is due at the NVR...

    May 3, 2024 at 7:34 AM
  6. acorb liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    Blue Peter waiting to depart Crewe [ATTACH]

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  7. acorb replied to the thread Tornado.

    Any sign of A1 generated steam being emitted in Loughborough?

    May 2, 2024 at 8:55 AM
  8. acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    From Locomotive Services Group. <BJ> ''Blue Peter is getting ready for tomorrow's loaded test run between Crewe & Shrewsbury [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] If any of our fellow train enthiusiasts are planning to capture this magnificent Locomotive during...

    May 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM
  9. acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.

    I drove up from Salisbury along the M3 not far from there, it was like a monsoon all the way, he deserves a medal for being out there

    May 1, 2024 at 7:03 PM
  10. acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 92219 on the move?.

    Mainline? Which large standard that currently doesn't have a tender is considering going mainline? I think a lot of talk about batch building ignores the reality of railway engineering. Yes, there is the opportunity to share knowledge,...

    May 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
  11. acorb liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.

    My take on the return of Clan Line on Saturday- compared with a photo I took of 35029 on the up Bournemouth Belle on 2 September 1962. Both taken from the same Pirbright bridge that I took 35028 on the way down to the Mid Hants gala on Saturday....

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  12. acorb liked chris meadowcroft's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway Gala 4th - 6th May 2024 Featuring 75014 & Pendennis Castle.

    The Castle has arrived today [ATTACH]

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  13. acorb liked parowozy's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.

    Al, I hear what you say about the pure steam experience but there are many factors at play to consider. The things that came together for Saturdays trip was good time at the destination to allow the shunt moves, the Genny car for auxillary power...

    Apr 30, 2024 at 4:36 PM
  14. acorb liked Robin's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    Good to see 60532 back on the main line. Passing Stourbridge Junction. [ATTACH]

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  15. acorb liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread 92219 on the move?.

    As is 92203 which is has gone to Bressingham on loan for two years and going on display.

    Apr 30, 2024 at 4:33 PM