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  1. 3ABescot liked GWR7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    If you’re referring to the last train of the Branch Line Weekend 2024, that was just a great performance. [MEDIA]

    Sep 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM

  2. 3ABescot liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    Well, a 9 late arrival at Swanage is a pretty good recovery from nearly an hour down, which allows the passengers time to enjoy the destination.

    Sep 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM

  3. 3ABescot liked TheModster's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    I was at Wandsworth Town and was informed due to signalling issues all trains were going through Platform 6 at Clapham Junction then crossing over to pass Platform 2 at Wandsworth Town, causing congestion. Eddystone then got held outside...

    Sep 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM

  4. 3ABescot liked 5098's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Welcome back! 60103 runs alongside the Derwent with its first railtour for several years, from York to Scarborough this afternoon. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/

    upload_2026-9-16_16-37-32.jpeg Sep 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM

  5. 3ABescot liked meiga's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    71000 Duke of Gloucester at Norton Fitzwarren en route to Bishops Lydeard 15.9.2026[ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    71000-Duke-of-Gloucester-at-Norton-Fitzwarren-en-route-to-Bishops-Lydeard-15.9.2026.jpg 71000-Duke-of-Gloucester-at-Norton-Fitzwarren-heading-to-Bishops-Lydeard-15.9.2026.jpg Sep 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM

  6. 3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    37667 Flopsie & 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Leeds station with 5Z07 0930 Crewe H.S. to Grosmont [ATTACH] Few more here https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/Days-out/2026/September-2026/Huddersfield/i-X8fRPQf Neil

    upload_2026-9-15_16-36-46.png Sep 15, 2026 at 6:41 PM

  7. 3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] Having had to wait for best part of two months for a steam outing the powers that be put a diesel on the front!! (removed in photoshop) Making its way from Crewe to Grosmont for the NYMR Gala A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley'...

    SNG Gala 1 NP.jpg Sep 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  8. 3ABescot liked MellishR's post in the thread Saphos 2027.

    I'm tempted by the Plymouth trips with King and Castle. The risk of more hot dry weather should be lower for the September trip than in June but still significant even then. We could hope that Saphos will do like Vintage Trains and reschedule if...

    Sep 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM

  9. 3ABescot liked Big Al's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I think that spark arresting has always been a key element of a FTR exam. I wouldn't be surprised if Network Rail is building up a list of main line locos and their individual success in containing what they produce. 6024 would be quite a test, I...

    Sep 10, 2026
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