3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot liked green five's post in the thread RTC 2025.
It's not an old link. I just clicked on their view by month drop down option today and found it still listed in the calendar. It is still there now: [ATTACH] It is a real shame that the Anniversary trip has been cancelled this year. It used to...
Jul 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Bahamas and friend pass Stafford on their way to Tyseley.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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3ABescot liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
There are Boscastle Shed Tours being offered this coming weekend at Loughborough and an information stand at Quorn in the marquee. There has been further progress on replacing stolen parts and getting the tender brake system finished.
Jul 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM -
3ABescot liked Kylchap's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
I joined a Boscastle shed tour recently. I found it fascinating to see the various locos at different stages of overhaul. You really get an insight into just how much of the work depends on bespoke hand finishing and fitting, as opposed to...
Jul 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
My reply was more directed to @garth manor and his comments that the measures are anti tourist and reflect a majority view. These measures are needed to redress a balance that has got out of hand and risks destroying local communities if left...
Jul 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM -
3ABescot liked William Fletcher's post in the thread Embsay & Bolton Abbey - Hunslet Gala 27-29 June.
I'd still go. For the engine line up, the atmosphere and the chance to attend something that will never be repeated. I went to he Ffestiniog last weekend. The timetable fell over, we had a grerat time. Come on! Support the railway, the shop, the...
Jun 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM -
3ABescot liked 68923's post in the thread Embsay & Bolton Abbey - Hunslet Gala 27-29 June.
Fabulous day yesterday at this event. Hardly seemed to notice the gaps between trains at Embsay, always seemed to be something going on with loco changes, coaling and watering etc. (Possibly quieter at the Bolton Abbey end).[ATTACH] Well done...
Jun 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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3ABescot liked 21B's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
If you say so. It’s undoubtedly the case that the railway adds to the local economy, but this contribution is maybe not perceived always. You can perhaps understand though that this development might split opinions on its desirability. My...
Jun 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM -
3ABescot liked silversteellady's post in the thread Embsay & Bolton Abbey - Hunslet Gala 27-29 June.
Had a lovely time at the Hunslet gala today, possibly one of the best days I've ever had at a heritage line :D Thank you to all at Embsay for putting on such an amazing little event :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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3ABescot liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
It was - the lighter green panel was at the lowest part of the body, whereas on the 25s and 47s the panels were at waist height. The oddest one was on the rebuilt Class 21s, when they became Class 29 and that was on the upper part of the body....
Jun 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM -
3ABescot liked Hemerdon's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemerdon/32795147021 (Sorry for the continued thread drift)
Jun 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM -
3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread RTC 2025.
[ATTACH] Working the return leg of the 'Cumbrian Coast Express' passed Furness Abbey, Peppercorn A1 class No. 60163 'Tornado' heads to Carnforth and onwards to London Euston with Steve Chipperfield driving, Graham Bunker on the shovel and Steve...
Jun 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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3ABescot liked 45698Mars's post in the thread RTC 2025.
Tornado leaving Foxfield with the up Cumbrian Coast Express https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/54619969633/in/photostream/ and running along the sea wall between Grange-over-Sands and the Kent Viaduct...
Jun 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM -
3ABescot liked nige757's post in the thread RTC 2025.
We see 60163 move to Carlisle through Oxenholme Station followed within the hour by 86259 Les Ross with the main tour then Tornado in charge from a breezy Bootle Station. [MEDIA]
Jun 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM -
3ABescot liked Davo's post in the thread Scarborough Spa Express 2025.
My shot of 60163 Tornado at Scarborough after boarding the tour at Skipton purposely to gain extra route mileage as I could have joined at shipley nearer to my home in Bradford. I quite enjoyed the nice fast running on A1 60163 Tornado and the...
Jun 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
