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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Would hope to announce our next guest in Mid July, and then all being well one more to follow in August (Budget dependent). We are hoping the Timetable can be finalised and issued last week of August. Repairs to 1450 are underway. We still...
Jun 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
acorb liked 26D_M's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A great shame in the circumstances that no arrangement has so far been possible with a well known Yorkshire owner of main line certified rolling stock who has been more willing of late to hire out locos to other railways in the county and beyond.
Jun 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM -
acorb liked theonlyadsrulz's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
An excellent copp and will look forward to seeing it at the valley! There are photos of it at the West Somerset in May 1998, so this may well be the last time it went elsewhere. Either way still getting on for 30 years! [IMG] Image from...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
acorb liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Sadly, we're well aware of that one. Not only faster than the average human but, on one occasion, faster than the combine harvester he was driving, too. That was a long time ago, and fortunately the driver managed to get out. We are really keen...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
The critical months are June/July, arable crops are getting towards harvest, grass and scrubland still has the previous year’s die back with the new growth not established enough to dampen any sparks. A fire, particularly in ripened arable crops...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think “serious financial trouble” is too much, but it is not a secret that for many years the Plc has run at a loss, cushioned by transfers from the Society membership subscriptions and donations. There is no imminent crisis brewing, but...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM -
acorb liked Hemerdon's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Some of you must be really bored in this hot weather if all you have to do is raise issues from the past. Move on.
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM -
acorb liked Ian Monkton's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes, something has happened! A few years ago weight restrictions were introduced due to rail wear. Those rails have now been replaced so larger locos can run again.
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM -
acorb liked Thompson1706's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Prophets of doom have moved to Yorkshire - keep up ! Bob.
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM -
acorb liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread RTC: Cumbrian Coast Express - 27/06/26.
[ATTACH] Something a little different on the 'Cumbrian Coast Express' as SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z86 towards Askam and onwards to Ravenglass with Mick Rawling driving and Robbie Ellis on the shovel [ATTACH] SR BoB class No....
Jun 30, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
9681 will be our 2nd guest locomotive, courtesy of the DFLG and DFR. A huge thanks to the guys at the DFLG for this who’ve been superb to deal with. 9681 has very rarely left the DFR, perhaps a handful of times in its life at best. Certainly one...
Jun 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
All the Bluebell's locos operational have had spark arresters fitted over the last four or five years as and when they have had spells in the works; and also generally ashpan sprays fitted at major overhauls. The loocs with hopper washpans are...
Jun 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM -
acorb liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Like many others we cancelled services last week because of the weather. Back open again now, Haulwen is the current service loco with L150 also available after washout and will probably be out later in July. Moorbarrow has been stopped for...
Jun 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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acorb liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Another good day today. Equally busy compared to yesterday I would reckon. Guard of the shuttle reported good loadings almost all day, and from what I saw, I would agree. Some lovely shows from Beachy Head today. Time was again well kept for the...
Jun 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM
