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  1. 3ABescot liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] In the Lune Gorge with the wonderful Howgills https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/

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  2. 3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    [ATTACH] Despite the overcast and chilly conditions LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley makes a fine sight and sound as it works the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' through Greenholme on the climb to Shap and onwards to Carlisle...

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  3. 3ABescot liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Thanks to a swift loco change at Crewe, ex-LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley was almost right time as it approached Hartford station with Saphos Trains Cumbrian Mountaineer charter on Wednesday 11th March 2026. [ATTACH] Cheers,

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  4. 3ABescot liked craigy's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Looks like D9000 screamed along to make up for lost time, and 60007 was quick out the block for the change over and departure from Crewe. Looks like a good day so far! [MEDIA]

    Mar 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM

  5. 3ABescot liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    GWR 1450 & 7714 putting on a fine show this weekend ! [MEDIA]

    Mar 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM

  6. 3ABescot liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Spring Diesel Festival 14th-17th May 2026.

    First two guests announced as D7018 from the WSR and a 67 provided from DB Cargo (number tbc). More announcements this week. https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/spring-diesel-festival/

    Mar 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM

  7. 3ABescot liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Yes - and I hope everyone notes the suitable epitaph I wrote at the end emphasising the changes being made to the design are positive choices that should result in an excellent locomotive when complete. Very happy to see the article finally...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM

  8. 3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    It’s what’s known as a bookazine, there is a similar series for the Southern https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastern-times-issue-5/?srsltid=AfmBOoqEJFBe1AeIi2bxfrctY_SBwk6HOnGcfS_1NaQFtJDds1toYYoy

    Mar 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM

  9. 3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Didcot Railway Centre.

    [MEDIA] Railcar 22 on its travels at the East Somerset Railway . Footage from my eldest on my photocharter day

    Mar 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM

  10. 3ABescot liked RalphW's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    @Big Al This was demonstrated some 62 years on the 26th September 1964 to be precise, when, after the Crewe to Carlisle run with Sir William Stanier, SNG took over for the section over the Waverley route, and yes climbed like the best of them. I...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM

  11. 3ABescot liked Jimc's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    This is 100% uninformed speculation, because I have absolutely no information about what has gone on, but it occurs to me that there could be circumstances in which it was found necessary to dismantle and inspect in detail for QA or documentation...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM

  12. 3ABescot liked AMP's post in the thread Flying Scotsman.

    At Guildford along with the more interesting motive power....

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  13. 3ABescot liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    1450 and 7714 double heading on the steam turn this weekend.

    Mar 5, 2026

  14. 3ABescot liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Impressive - not only do they have double heading but they're also going to be restoring a loco which has been out of traffic for more than a decade to traffic in less than a week! ;)

    Mar 5, 2026

  15. 3ABescot liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Does the Buckinghamshire railway centre know your borrowing 7715 and returning it to steam, personally I’d use 7714 as it’s already at the SVR in working order ;)

    Mar 5, 2026
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