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  1. 3ABescot liked Dan W's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    As much as I’d love to say it was the long‑awaited Honeybourne to St James pick‑up goods, sadly not this time. It was actually a photographic charter with 3850. Still, lovely to see the wagons out again ahead of their main outing at the gala events.

    Mar 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM

  2. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    I inadvertently touched a bit of a nerve with my comment about the chap wandering about alongside SNG and agree with most of what has been said. I chose the location as, I like the angle, the close up view and the sun was shining on that side of...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM

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

    I realise that many people are happy using their phones, but I find that much more challenging than using a camera with a viewfinder. When I have paid for the ride I feel entitled to get a look at the loco from up close, but I don't spend long...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM

  4. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    A couple of phone pics from Wednesday, [ATTACH] Penrith - With watering complete the tanker driver drains the remaining water onto the ground. [ATTACH] Carlisle - Despite all the hard work SNG was still gleaming in the afternoon sunshine....

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  5. 3ABescot liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    That's brilliant news! We must have deep pockets, because it's not cheap to hire. So come one, come all! I have a photograph of one at Long Marston in 1951, taken by the signalman. Described as a Leamington to Honeybourne journey. [ATTACH] Is...

    Long Marston GWR railcar A G Hughes.jpg Mar 15, 2026 at 1:58 PM

  6. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18UrqXAFij/ Special Historic Visitor Announcement! We are delighted to announce that GWR Railcar No. W22 will be visiting the GWSR from April through to the end of May. The railcar will operate on selected...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM

  7. 3ABescot liked City_Steam's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Combs...vanishing sun (but at least the soundtrack started long before the 5 came into view) [ATTACH] Buxton Signal Box after watering [ATTACH] Heading ECS back into Buxton. [ATTACH] Return journey at New Mills [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  8. 3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Steam and semiphores, 45407 during the shunts at Buxton. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  9. 3ABescot liked 5098's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Trying to hide the stock (1). Copy Pit summit [ATTACH] Trying to hide the stock (2). Barmoor Clough tunnel. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/

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  10. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Yesterday was grim, we even had a few flakes of snow before the heavy rain set in. Today was much better, dry and sunny with little or no wind but cool - a good day for "puffering". My original plan to watch the train at Entwistle, on the direct...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM

  11. 3ABescot liked ribble's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    45407 at Walk Mill on the climb to Copy Pit on 14/3/2026 David Price Cop Lane on Flickr [ATTACH]

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  12. 3ABescot liked 46223's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    45407 speeds through Littleborough. [ATTACH]

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  13. 3ABescot liked A1X's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    With 1450 and 4150 running it's just a shame 1054 hasn't been booked for a three-way anagram opportunity

    Mar 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM

  14. 3ABescot liked free2grice's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    Good news from the MNLPS. Clan line has passed it's FTR exam and is ready to haul the Belmond Pullman tomorrow. [BJ] ''Mainline Update – 35028 Clan Line We’re delighted to confirm that 35028 Clan Line has successfully passed its fitness to run...

    Mar 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM

  15. 3ABescot liked John Petley's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    Tomorrow (Friday 13th March) will be Clan Line's first run of the year with the Pullmans round the Dover circuit. As no one else has created a thread for it, I thought I would. Regrettably, it's not a particularly brilliant weather forecast for...

    35028 Samphire Hoe.png 35028 Paddock Wood.jpg 35028 Folkestone Warren.jpg Mar 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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