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3ABescot replied to the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
From our experience so far, I'd suggest next time a special booking for the branch trains, as people are just staying on them at the termini, and filling them up. Maybe with Iris shuttling from Nunckley to Mountsorrel as a separate operation? And...
Nov 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
3ABescot liked Jamie C. Steel's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
It was a special request of the 14 crew to work a tank train, and the tank train has won an award. As Ann is a slower moving vehicle than others it has taken a bigger 'path' than usual, 12mins versus 7mins in section so eats up a lot of slots in...
Nov 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM -
3ABescot liked waterbucket's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
There is a restriction on trains operating between Nunckley Hill & Mountsorrel which requires the coaches to be fitted with window bars or restrictors due to the very limited clearance of the overbridge at Nunckley Hill. Iris has windows with...
Nov 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM -
3ABescot liked free2grice's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
Does anyone know if all steam locos will face south at the gala please. Also does anyone know which sets A and B correspond to? Many thanks. <BJ>
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM -
3ABescot liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
70000 racing through the centre road at Lancaster. It was flying! https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55648797286/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55648934078/in/photostream/
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM -
3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
An exhaust free passage over Dutton Viaduct, hopes were high seeing all the ground frost around but it seemed to warm quickly in the sun. [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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3ABescot liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
70000 Britannia passing Brock on a loaded test run 12/11/26. [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread SS United States.
One of my pictures taken in happier times at Southampton in 1965 [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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3ABescot liked Alex Productions's post in the thread RTC 2026.
My heart goes out to everyone involved in this, such a terrible thing to have happened. Hope the driver, fireman and support crew all get the support they need after all this.
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM -
3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
A very rousing climb of old hill [img]Last Shakespeare Express of 2026 by Martin Creese, on Flickr Earlswood [img]Last Shakespeare Express of 2026 by Martin Creese, on Flickr Hall Green (and before any one asks I hit the shutter too early ,...
Nov 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM -
3ABescot liked Robin's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Just had time for a grab shot of 7029 arriving at Stourbridge before boarding. An enjoyable day as expected, especially the sound of the climb of Old Hill bank. [ATTACH]
Nov 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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3ABescot liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Passing Willington on the return to Derby [ATTACH]
Nov 9, 2026 at 10:34 AM
