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3ABescot liked 46203's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
[ATTACH] 44871 & 45407 at a very windy Carlisle, 26.10.26.
Oct 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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3ABescot liked class8mikado's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Can it be said that it settled down to business and will be back next year with somewhat less melodrama ?
Oct 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM -
3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Some of mine, good bad and indifferent from the last week of the season. Locations are - Kinlocheil, Polnish, Locheil Outwardbound, Glenfinnan Summit, Loch Nan Umnah Viaduct, Morar Viaduct crossing the UKs shortest river, bursting out of...
Oct 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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3ABescot liked henrywinskill's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Lovely to see,Jonny,crackin shots.
Oct 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM -
3ABescot liked jonathonag's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Like Karl and John, I was more than happy to return to the West Highlands for a bit of glorious sunshine on Sunday and Monday. No place is better than our Highlands in autumn colours: [ATTACH] No. 45407 at Craigag Wetlands - Sunday 18th...
Oct 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
two from today , a very enpty Hatton North Junction, usually a magnet for the photographers [img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by Martin Creese, on Flickr and Wood End on the return working to Derby [img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by...
Oct 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM -
3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Sunshine and strong winds for 'Clun Castle' at Elford this morning. [ATTACH]
Oct 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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3ABescot liked MellishR's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
It is to be hoped that the decision about future operation will take due account of those considerations, which all imply that long-term viability should be significantly better than indicated by the passenger numbers during the trial.
Oct 25, 2026 at 9:37 AM -
3ABescot liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.
Oct 23, 2026 at 3:17 AM -
3ABescot liked pmh_74's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Personally I'm happy enough for them to be preserved empty. If you want to see a loaded wagon in the heritage era, there are always ballast hoppers. You don't see preserved buses with 50 real or false passengers sitting inside them on display,...
Oct 23, 2026 at 3:17 AM -
3ABescot liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Thanks Musket and pmh! Re mdewell's idea Over the years we have considered many ideas for loaded wagons but a few considerations are, in fact, quite significant. 1 Load with coal - 16T at about £400/T costs £6400 per wagon and the coal...
Oct 23, 2026 at 3:16 AM -
3ABescot liked Musket The Dog's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
It's obviously a set of coal empties going North to Annesely, and some coming south back to the quarry at Swithland ;) A fantastic achievement for you and the group Phil. Along with the other freight groups, a real credit to the GCR and...
Oct 23, 2026 at 3:16 AM -
3ABescot liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
I understand 48305 has returned to Loughborough today following a year out of traffic for firebox repairs. So looking promising it will be ready for the Gala.
Oct 21, 2026 at 10:24 PM -
3ABescot liked Karlh's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
When I did it it took me about an 45 mins to an hour to get to a view of the wetlands and viaduct from memory but despite being younger than Ben I suspect he got a lot higher and faster than me! Anyway, here's another from Saturday. [ATTACH]
Oct 20, 2026
