3ABescots letzte Aktivitäten
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3ABescot gefällt Sidmouths Beitrag in dem Thema Jacobite 2026.
The other £10000 question is loco availability . My understanding is 45212 has not had its 10 year overhaul started yet (still at the ELR) so we are down to two black 5's , and add in the competing demands of enough motive power for RTC tours as...
29 Januar 2026 um 14:09 -
3ABescot gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Luckily, and I mean this with a great deal of respect, your views are not widely shared amongst the requests we get to visitors. 71000 was very high up on the priority list from feedback we’ve had from passengers. I would hope that if everything...
29 Januar 2026 um 07:08 -
3ABescot gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
It will come as no surprise to those who have seen my contributions elsewhere on this forum that I will not be booking on a Saphos trip anytime soon - therefore this will be my first and only opportunity to travel behind 71000 - & contribute...
29 Januar 2026 um 07:07 -
3ABescot gefällt Fred Kerrs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
It may be wasted on high speed running BUT it gives people the chance to see it close up rather than a fleeting glimpse as it passes at high speed; Galas are often seen as "men playing with real trains". If its seen as a game why shouldn't...
29 Januar 2026 um 07:07 -
3ABescot gefällt James Hewetts Beitrag in dem Thema Southwold Railway.
Yep - that's the Southwold Railway Trust at Steamworks. We are the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO, based in Halesworth, with sites at Blythburgh, Wenhaston, Halesworth and Walberswick. (Both sets of trustees are by and large...
28 Januar 2026 um 23:28 -
3ABescot gefällt James Hewetts Beitrag in dem Thema Southwold Railway.
Very pleased to say that the HSNGR has gained full planning permission for a small heritage centre at the restored Blythburgh Station. East Suffolk Council granted our application despite very strong opposition from the Parish Council. So on...
28 Januar 2026 um 23:26
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3ABescot gefällt Britfoamers Beitrag in dem Thema K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
You just use a Triang to Hornby converter van, no problems then, :D
26 Januar 2026 um 22:31 -
3ABescot gefällt The Green Howardss Beitrag in dem Thema Didcot Railway Centre.
Got a conscience and decided not to have anything to do with American "tech bros"?
26 Januar 2026 um 22:29 -
3ABescot gefällt Sidmouths Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
The original incarnation of the Shakespeare which runs on a Snow Hill to Stratford basis and does two round trips doesn't have a diesel in the formation (except for fire risk) . The expanded market ones from Worcester, Derby and Leicester do have...
26 Januar 2026 um 14:53 -
3ABescot antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
Thanks for that extra info. Incidentally, does anyone know why the steam loco usually runs round at Snow Hill on the regular Shakespeares? Not obvious to me why a train with a tender leading and diesel behind it is preferred to one with the...
26 Januar 2026 um 11:46 -
3ABescot gefällt Sidmouths Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
Just to add in as well , Moor Street bay platform isn't used for watering . Polar's do the day without taking water which does mean some careful water management is required
26 Januar 2026 um 11:14 -
3ABescot gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
Yes, little bit naughty really as it is clear with the Polar Express. Its only us enthusiasts with a bit of knowledge that can deduce that the operating procedures are likely to be the same - had I been booking off the info given on the website I...
26 Januar 2026 um 11:14 -
3ABescot antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
I don't recall reading anywhere that the short trips were diesel one way until the responses to Platform3's question. No big deal, it wouldn't have stopped me booking anyway,still decent value these days for under £50. I just assumed that...
25 Januar 2026 um 21:14 -
3ABescot antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
I fear this will be right. I booked on one thinking the Hatton triangle would provide a reversal of the whole train with Scotsman leading forward both ways and no diesel. I'd love to go on a special like that with a Castle. Anyway, I'll get my...
25 Januar 2026 um 17:28 -
3ABescot gefällt Miffs Beitrag in dem Thema Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread).
I think plenty of NP members have enjoyed your posts and would welcome more, judging by your 9,495 'Likes' received so far. So I hope you'll decide to leave them visible.
24 Januar 2026 um 11:41
