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3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[ATTACH] Under grey gloomy skies and a chilly breeze SR Bob Class No. 34067 'Tangmere' climbs the ramp away from Helwith Bridge heading the 'Great Britain XVIII' day 3 with Mick Kelly driving, Stuart Dean on the shovel and Alex Johnson Guard
Apr 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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3ABescot liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM -
3ABescot liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM -
3ABescot attached a file to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Spectacular stuff from Judy in the videos, thanks! [ATTACH] I’ve added my shot of auto tank and Port Talbot tank entering Bewdley on Thursday afternoon. It was mentioned in my early post but didn’t upload.
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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3ABescot liked Steam Valley Productions's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Some of my footage from the visiting locos from the Gala [MEDIA] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks for the commentary @2857Harry , insights like yours really are what makes this forum special. Massive thanks to yourself and all the others behind the scenes that make weekends like this happen. I've said it before and I will say it...
Apr 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
3ABescot liked James McLeish's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
My own efforts from the weekend, many thanks as usual to all the staff and volunteers that make these events possible! No surprise that both trains ran by the visitors seemed to be most popular, and Sunday morning's unique 'Duke & Judy'...
Apr 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
3ABescot liked GWR4707's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Some of us are old enough to remember the SLOA CME days when it was steam Carlisle Hellifield and the a different steam loco Hellifield-Carnforth along the LNW.
Apr 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM -
3ABescot attached a file to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I went on Thursday only, I was mainly interested in the goods train at the north end of the line, but fancied a run behind the Duke and the sight of Pug and Judy being prepared - as I...
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Morning all Many thanks to everyone who has shared videos and pictures from the gala and to everyone who came along and supported , not just the railway but also all the supporting organisations with their sales stands A really good SVR gala...
Apr 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Well a full wrap up is in order I think....I'll try answer some questions/queries from above as I go but I will just start by reiterating my thanks to everyone (Volunteers, staff, passengers, etc) for your support. Thursday Generally this ran...
Apr 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
The route of this year's Great Britain appears to have taken some considerable trouble to avoid setting foot (wheel?) in Lancashire. Day 3 with its roundabout but interesting journey from Chester to Carlisle offered my best, and only chance to...
Apr 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM -
3ABescot liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Just to add my thanks to all involved for four excellent days. [ATTACH] 'Little and Large' arriving at Kidderminster on Sunday morning.
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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3ABescot liked geoff_in_chester's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
34067 takes the Mickle Trafford line as it shunts the empty stock from the Chester Middle Yard to the platform at Chester station this morning in gorgeous weather conditions.
Apr 20, 2026 at 6:21 PM -
3ABescot liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Unrebuilt Bulleid Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No. 34067 Tangmere passes through the former Cheshire Lines station at Greenbank on Monday 20th April 2026 with the Railway Touring Company's Great Britain XVIII railtour, running from Chester to...
Apr 20, 2026 at 12:38 PM
