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  1. 3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I don't think that is quite true - I'm not sure we have ever been down to only 4 steam locos since the early 1970s. We are thinner now than in recent years, but typically with about 6 - 7 operational locos in any year. (Of course there are times...

    Jun 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM

  2. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDs9Ec8Q7/ THE JACOBITE IS BACK. Booking is now open for the 2026 season. Steam departs Fort William at 10:15 every morning, seven days a week, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct on its way to Mallaig and the silver...

    Jun 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM

  3. 3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread Colin Gifford.

    In 1964 I received a copy of a book as a birthday present that changed the world of railway photography for me and a whole generation, Decline of Steam. It meant the more adventurous (or foolhardy) would brave wind, rain and cold to get images...

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  4. 3ABescot liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.

    The Ellis Shed Cafe at Rothley is to be retained by the GCR and run as a visitor centre and cafe using volunteers according to the latest GM Update. It will be good to have it back in operation.

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM

  5. 3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Yesterday i was originally just going to go to Hellifield to see Blue Peter pass, but due to weather forecast of heavy rail in decided to head to Carlisle, (which as it happened was a good choice as i have seen videos of it pouring with rain at...

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  6. 3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] The S&C really did itself proud weather wise today, wind, rain and plenty of it greeted the inaugural 'Fellsman' rail tour headed by No. 60532 'Blue Peter' as it worked 1Z46 away from Helwith Bridge over the River Ribble heading for...

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  7. 3ABescot liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    60532 seen at a thoroughly miserable Helwith Bridge and on the return in between showers at Crosby Garrett. [MEDIA]

    Jun 4, 2026 at 8:53 AM

  8. 3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    I'm kind of surprised it hasn't generated more noise on NP than it has, but for what it is worth, the GWSR Facebook confirmed that 45110 will be based on that railway for a further 6 months (which basically takes you up to the end of November...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM

  9. 3ABescot liked big.stu's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    My daughter (who has no interest in trains whatsoever) sent me this clip from Carlisle while she was waiting to change trains at lunchtime... [MEDIA]

    Jun 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM

  10. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    After last week's heatwave we came back to normality with a bump. The weather forecast for today was not good, in fact it was bad, with rain forecast for much of the day. Would the weather gods be kind? Probably not! Would Oswald be able to...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM

  11. 3ABescot liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread Chasewater Railway Coal Trains Day.

    I also visited yesterday, my first ever visit to the line (taking advantage of the fact I was staying in Birmingham Saturday night, and there's an hourly direct bus from the city centre to Brownhills West, only 15min walk from the line). Despite...

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  12. 3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    I'm kind of surprised it hasn't generated more noise on NP than it has, but for what it is worth, the GWSR Facebook confirmed that 45110 will be based on that railway for a further 6 months (which basically takes you up to the end of November...

    Jun 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM

  13. 3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    4150 has been steamed today for first time in Pres. Boiler inspector visiting tomorrow

    Jun 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM

  14. 3ABescot liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    I'm sure there will be healthy bookings, but runs with steam all the way from London to various destinations are still quite frequently done, so it is not necessarily the "modern railway" that is preventing it. I'm sure the passengers will enjoy...

    Jun 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM

  15. 3ABescot liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    65 miles of steam each way roughly depending on where at Taunton the loco change is done. But on the modern railway realistically what can you do. At best you could perhaps go one way with steam, but would you have long enough at the destination...

    Jun 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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