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  1. acorb liked black5's post in the thread FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend 19-22 June.

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    Jun 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM

  2. acorb replied to the thread Tornado.

    Some very selective memory there given he preceded the sick attempt at humour with 'at risk of offending people'. It was the sort of joke that you wouldn't even consider after a hard night at the pub amongst mates, let alone a public forum....

    Jun 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM

  3. acorb replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    @Jonnie thanks for sharing, some harsh truths in there about the financial realities of running these events, but you are right - it isn't always about the money. If it was, the heritage railway movement probably would have given up years ago!

    Jun 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM

  4. acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Some of you may be interested in the internal message I sent out shortly after the Cuckoo Line Gala. "Hello everyone, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved for their support of the Cuckoo Line Gala and for making it such a...

    Jun 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM

  5. acorb replied to the thread Railway200: The Greatest Gathering. Derby Litchurch Lane. 1-3 August..

    It'll be school summer holidays by then, rain will be falling aplenty..

    Jun 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM

  6. acorb liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railway200: The Greatest Gathering. Derby Litchurch Lane. 1-3 August..

    So all those that have booked on the Waverley and paid way more than a ticket for this do not matter. Of course there are "so many locos" that are fitted for air braking where do you suggest the replacement magically appears from?

    Jun 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM

  7. acorb liked 35B's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Similar was being said, in the opposite direction, 30-odd years ago for privatisation.

    Jun 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM

  8. acorb liked 30567's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Could you expand on that? I think the whole access charge regime could be an issue, but as long as freight operating companies and open access operators exist on broadly their current basis, there will have to be some form of access rights and...

    Jun 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM

  9. acorb replied to the thread FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend 19-22 June.

    Can't add much more to what's been said above other than a big thank you to everyone who organised the event. It did show off the remarkable breadth and depth of operational locos / rolling stock the railways have - surely unrivalled anywhere...

    Jun 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM

  10. acorb liked jon5051's post in the thread FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend 19-22 June.

    Just back from a thoroughly enjoyable few days. It wouldn't be an FR event without some horrendously late running! However everything was dealt with well - the emailed out updated loco rosters on the Friday were a really nice touch - and...

    Jun 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM

  11. acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Don't confuse weather with Climate. Yes a warming climate means heatwaves are more likely, but warmer temperatures means the atmosphere holds more moisture too. The long dry spring was exceptional this year and means much of last year's...

    Jun 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM

  12. acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    I remember Dick Hardy saying we shouldn’t expect ML steam to be around after 1995 yet here we are. Swap your half empty glass for one that’s half full!

    Jun 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM

  13. acorb liked Sheff's post in the thread Tornado.

    I missed this, being away on hols, so I’ve no idea what he said, but I’d just like to say that I’ve never had any issues with any of Weltrol’s previous posts. EDIT : I am now privy to the contents of Weltrol’s post. Whilst my previous comment...

    Jun 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM

  14. acorb replied to the thread FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend 19-22 June.

    Is it still Taliesin to Beddgelert this evening in place of Prince?

    Jun 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM

  15. acorb liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend 19-22 June.

    Latest update I've been given 1630 Porthmadog to Tan-y-Bwlch is now James Spooner 1905 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog is David Lloyd George Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk

    Jun 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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