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  1. acorb gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    As I said in #3353 I was involved in trying for a main line return in 2003 so it's been twenty-three years. As to capabilities, she's stronger than a Black Five (as were the Horwich Crabs). 'The Chester Chuffer' on 3 December 1997 loaded to...

    5 August 2026 um 21:27
  2. acorb gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema 82045 The way ahead?.

    Before Beachy Head entered service, it had about two months of running before it hauled a service train. I don't know precisely how many days / miles it ran, but it was quite a number; it's not beyond the bounds of possibility that if it did...

    5 August 2026 um 20:06
  3. acorb antwortete auf das Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    It wasn't nicknamed the 'Mighty Mogul' for nothing! It did quite a lot of mainline work in the late 90s, mainly with Past Time Rail & built up a reputation as a gusty performer, especially in the northern fells. During that time it covered quite...

    5 August 2026 um 19:14
  4. acorb gefällt Andy2857s Beitrag in dem Thema Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    Whilst noting that nothing official has been confirmed yet the 80097 group have let slip in their latest update that they are in negotiations for their Std 4 tank to attend the SVR ASG. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQkJCjanv/

    5 August 2026 um 15:54
  5. acorb gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    It's been a long wait!

    5 August 2026 um 13:37
  6. acorb gefällt Adam Tandys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 to return to the main line under an agreement with Vintage Trains - first charter provisionally planned to be the "Worcester Shakespeare Express" on 8th November....

    5 August 2026 um 13:37
  7. acorb antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    Well I didn't see that coming I must admit, great news!

    5 August 2026 um 13:36
  8. acorb gefällt William Fletchers Beitrag in dem Thema Caledonian Railway.

    From the outisde, looks like more bXXXdy silliness from daft old beggars who won't let go. Exercising their last power of control and risking killing what they set up. Let us hope common sense prevails and heads can be banged together....

    2 August 2026 um 22:45
  9. acorb gefällt nickts Beitrag in dem Thema Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    The SLL website news page has been updated today, with news of all the fleet. https://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html

    2 August 2026 um 20:26
  10. acorb gefällt Nexuass Beitrag in dem Thema FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    [IMG] One from today.

    2 August 2026 um 20:18
  11. acorb gefällt Rumpoles Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Posted on Facebook:- "We've Been Awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! We're incredibly proud to announce that Swanage Railway has been awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards our Access for All...

    2 August 2026 um 16:13