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  1. 3ABescot liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    82045. July News Update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jly24.html

    Jul 26, 2024 at 7:08 PM

  2. 3ABescot liked LMS2968's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    I was in the boiler shop on Thursday last week. The boiler and firebox assembly was certainly impressive.

    Jul 26, 2024 at 7:08 PM

  3. 3ABescot liked Hicks19862's post in the thread 45163.

    The 45163 group has put in a huge amount of effort over the years, including building a workshop so that the locomotive could be restored undercover, so it’s good to see all their hard work paying off.

    Jul 26, 2024 at 6:12 AM

  4. 3ABescot liked Martin Perry's post in the thread 45163.

    “We are very pleased to be able to make the following announcement:- Highland ‘Hiker’ bound for main line – and a return to Scotland? ‘Black Five’ No. 45163 for fast-track restoration in partnership with Ian Riley. Scottish Region ‘Black Five’...

    Jul 26, 2024 at 6:11 AM

  5. 3ABescot liked andrewshimmin's post in the thread News from The Talyllyn.

    We had a great trip yesterday Dolgoch to Nant Gwernol and back Weather was, frankly, appalling, but nothing could dampen the TR atmosphere. As on every previous visit every TR volunteer and team member was friendly and helpful and welcoming....

    Jul 26, 2024 at 6:07 AM

  6. 3ABescot liked D1002's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Railway mural at Kidderminster main line station: [ATTACH]

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  7. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    In downtown Darwen the day dawned dull and dreary with just a hint of drizzle. Following some mid-season maintenance/repairs Tangmere was deemed in need of a run to Hellifield and back over the "Little North Western". Was it sufficiently...

    Jul 25, 2024 at 9:37 PM

  8. 3ABescot liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.

    My film from last evening, with a little bonus at the very end for 'The Gricing Owl'! [MEDIA]

    Jul 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM

  9. 3ABescot liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.

    And very nice twoo, starting with a local buzzard and ending with a local owl. What better way to run a nice steam loco sequence. And that lengthy going away sequence - such an emotive shot bringing back memories of the times many of us have...

    Jul 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM

  10. 3ABescot liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.

    Yes, the dull weather was made up for by the lack of wind - just a very gentle easterly which carried the sound back very well. My father made several reel-to-reel tape recordings of steam in the 1960s with some lovely long sequences. 'The...

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  11. 3ABescot liked free2grice's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).

    Southern Locomotive Limited. News update - July 2024 ''The weekend was such a stunning success that as a thank you to the Railway for taking the real risk of laying out tens of thousands of pounds for transport, we waived all our fees for both...

    Jul 23, 2024 at 5:47 PM

  12. 3ABescot liked RAB3L's post in the thread Location of Washout Plugs on 9351, and the GW Prairies..

    As you can see from the attached picture, there are washout plugs in the radius between the sides and top of the firebox. There are also W/O plugs in the backhead; there may also be a couple in the throatplate. There are mudhole doors in the...

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  13. 3ABescot liked JBTEvans's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Yesterday I had an extremely enjoyable day at a very busy WSR, in terms of both visitors and trains movements - I don't think I've ever seen Minehead station packed with so many people! I arrived into Minehead at 1405 and it was interesting...

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  14. 3ABescot liked Jeremy Dunn's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    Please note that it was 45163 that has recently been re-wheeled, not 45293. Both projects are based at the Colne Valley Railway but we are two separate groups. 45293 is owned and being restored by British Enginemen Steam Preservation Society and...

    Jul 20, 2024

  15. 3ABescot liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    A few points: • The Mayflower Castle double header will have Tourist class leading at least one way. Book now to support these decisions • Sunday’s Leicester SE was booked to run down the Shakespeare Line (there were no diversions in place)....

    Jul 20, 2024
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