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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2023

    Britannia entering Leominster on her way to Dorset this morning.[ATTACH]
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 22, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Of course, thanks,so not relevant to saving Thornbury Castle which was what I was really thinking about.
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/60010-dominion-of-canada-lner-4489-lner-591-lner-10-br-60010/ "In mid 2018 the locomotive was taken...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    I gather it has been neglected (again) in Canada. So if re-repatriation is under consideration then maybe a streak would more appealing to LSL &...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 10, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Thanks.
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 10, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Is there any chance of LSL buying Thornbury as a classic GWR design and complete the set of the Big Four (+ standard)? It seems only they may have...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 10, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Four Castles at Didcot - 4 March

    I booked on this event a while ago but was unable to go. So I'd like to thank everyone for sharing their recollections, photos and videos here...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring gala 14-16 April (plus Pendennis Castle trips 13 April)

    Perhaps the plan is to melt the firebars en route for extra realism?
    Post by: 3ABescot, Feb 27, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    CME 2023

    The Ford Motor Company special from York? Saw that and the northbound CME, but my photos were dire. Would be marvellous to see the compound in...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Feb 5, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    CME 2023

    Thanks. The way privatization developed has been a complete mess. Commercial incentive has almost gone in the regular passenger business the and...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    SVR General Discussion

    Or Beamish? Not been post-Covid but mightily impressed on previous visits by their recreation of the past and their ability to get local people...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    An attraction to get more bookings. Also, added authenticity in terms of a re- creation and education, a point others have made. For example, I...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Re big locos being a bigger attraction. I'm going on observation from attendances, eg thelast year's Spring Gala with an A4 and an S15 seemed to...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    And big impressive locos draw the crowds. I doubt the overall economics of an all-small engine policy would be beneficial.
    Post by: 3ABescot, Jan 28, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    This crisis Sidmouth predicted and we all feared is upon us and it's good that we are thinking of ideas. A few thoughts from a near local and...
    Post by: 3ABescot, Jan 27, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK