3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
That information used to be available on SVR Live but sadly doesn’t seem to be used anymore.
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM -
3ABescot liked JBTEvans's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.
Saw a photo of 7827 out and about on Friday so decided very last minute to travel down yesterday (Saturday). Due to two late running trains I got to Paignton just as the 1230 service was about to leave, so went to Sands Road LC and saw 7827...
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM -
3ABescot liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Flying Scotsman.
60103's visit to the Mid Hants was blessed with some decent weather on several days. Here she is on Saturday 21st running up to Medstead [img]"Flying Scotsman" at Rookwood by Stephen Morley, on Flickr
Apr 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM -
3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
On a dull Good Friday morning, Tornado is seen passing over the 1837 built Grand Junction Railway Grade 11 list structure at Penkridge with its engine and coach move from Tyseley to the East Lancs Railway. The seven arch viaduct crosses the River...
Apr 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Certainly dull, 60163 passing the North Staffs Railway station at Stone. [ATTACH]
Apr 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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3ABescot liked Charles Parry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Not been to the SVR for many years (having once being Birmingham based and it was a Spring gala that brough me back to the hobby) but will be there for three days, hotel booked in Arley of all places which seems like a lovely sleepy place to...
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
3ABescot liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust and the Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust have this morning issued a joint statement: Start of a new chapter for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Project The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (L&BR) Trust and...
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM -
3ABescot liked Kylchap's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
This was my first mainline steam tour for 2 years and very enjoyable. VT's organisation was excellent, as was the friendly service from stewards. Tornado was superb. I was in the enthusiast coach behind the POB where I could hear the constant...
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM -
3ABescot liked DismalChips's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Tornado? Going past my house at a convenient time on a day when I'm not at work? Well now.
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM -
3ABescot liked Sean Emmett's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
From Realtime Trains, passing times for 34067 Tangmere (+diesel) and 60163 Tornado (unassisted) and the difference in minutes. Tornado only 3 1/4 minutes behind Tangers passing Milnthorpe.
Mar 31, 2026 at 6:03 AM -
3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
Apologies for leaving you hanging around at Carlisle, hope you found something to do. Here is part 2, The Shap Mountaineer 28 March 2026 with 60163 Tornado hauling GUV (“Reg”) + POB + 9 (part 2) I returned to the station and found a seat near...
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:59 AM -
3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
I had hoped to complete my report of a terrific trip today, but someone has robbed me of an hour. The rest of the family has gone out leaving me with some jobs to do and as it has been raining heavily Maisie can't/won't go out so wants plenty of...
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:56 AM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
She drew quite a lot of attention at Stafford amongst the locals! Our steward handed out at least 2 Vintage Trains tour brochures to people on the platform - nowt better than a gleaming steam loco to publicise your business!!
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:51 AM -
3ABescot liked 16Ventnor's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
Wow, what a day for those who love main line steam at its best. We passed 8,000 miles behind the A1 during the day and we passed 150,000 miles of haulage since my records started in 1978. And what a day to pass these landmarks. Enormous thanks to...
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:51 AM -
3ABescot liked staffordian's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.
A few pictures from a very damp Stafford Station on it's return journey... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:50 AM
