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acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Appreciate the reply Harry - and point taken on 4930 and insurance, but regards 75069 given the level of investment it does seem weird for it to have 12 to 18 months on light duties part way through its ticket. Perhaps this has happened with...
Aug 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM -
acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Have said it before but that really is a smart rake of coaches. And the loco up front is none too shabby either!
Aug 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM -
acorb replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Have to admit LSL know how to turn out a loco...that looks stunning. Hope its next chapter is now successful.
Aug 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
acorb liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
Aug 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Both panniers and Hall out of ticket. One of the panniers is rumoured as up for sale for the right price.
Aug 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Interesting analysis, but 4930 mishap apart (& nowhere has it been publicly reported just how serious this is) the picture painted to SVR supporters is the situation is rosey - positive enough for EMF to move both their locos away this year....
Aug 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
We don't know why but it is; the older SVR drivers who worked both it and Black Five 5110 will tell you the same. Both these engines worked eight-coach trains southbound over the Central Wales line and the difference in speed is notable; 2968's...
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
7325 is currently at Bridgnorth for a survey to assess the work needed for its next overhaul. Even if this were to start immediately it sadly wouldn't be finished in time to join 2968 on the main line. But yes, they made a formidable pair.
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I can state that the SVR has been involved in this from the beginning. After that we move into the realms of commercial confidentiality and I wouldn't go there, even if I knew the answers.
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I don't want to get into the SVR's politics but I imagine that, like the last set of main line outings, the engine's use off the SVR will be restricted to off-season dates when they run shorter trains with the smaller engines. I don't off hand...
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
acorb liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Know just what you mean ! [ATTACH]
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
God it was cold! A few minutes earlier . . . [img]
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM -
acorb liked 46203's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] Ais Gill 4 January, 1997.
Aug 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
As you state, the loco is owned independently of the SVR - it has to earn its keep. Steam mileage has dropped significantly on the SVR since covid, that reduces opportunities to earn money. We have seen both manors disappear to Somerset for the...
Aug 6, 2026 at 8:14 AM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Yes, 2968 - or 13268, after 56 years I can't get the hang of calling her that! - will run with the correct Fowler tender. The first main line runs used, as acorb says, 5110's Stanier tender while a new tank was built for the Fowler tender. She...
Aug 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
