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  1. acorb replied to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Quite remarkable climb to Ais Gill due to 20mph TSR a couple of miles from the summit. The recovery was quite extraordinary, to clear the summit at 45mph.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM

  2. acorb liked Spike's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Early in its journey north, Tornado climbs towards Searchlight Lane Junction on the Norton Bridge cut off line.[ATTACH]

    IMG_1185.jpg Mar 28, 2026 at 5:34 PM

  3. acorb attached a file to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Ready for the right away at Carlisle. [ATTACH]

    20260328_154305.jpg Mar 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM

  4. acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Just so. Oxenholme to Shap in 20 minutes is good. DoG did it in 19.5 but had one coach less. But let's face it, both are cracking locos and both sets of times sit with each other pretty well. Someone on board will have more detail I am sure.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 1:52 PM

  5. acorb liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Sunshine on Salterwaith [ATTACH]

    IMG_5298.jpeg Mar 28, 2026 at 1:52 PM

  6. acorb liked mattspencer's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Certainly was. I'm looking forward to seeing some photos and videos of the run later.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM

  7. acorb replied to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    That wasn't meant as a criticism, just a statement of reality of trying to squeeze steam onto the WCML in 2026. That its still possible is incredible and today's run has been right out of the top drawer.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM

  8. acorb replied to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Sound was sensational, never heard Tornado sound like that before.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM

  9. acorb liked mattspencer's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    42mph over Shap

    Mar 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM

  10. acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    OK, it's messy but I have just registered that this trip is one of four steam trips today on the Big Railway and two of them are running without assistance. Not bad for 2026, I think.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM

  11. acorb replied to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Very messy timetable north of Crewe - lots of loops and slow line running. Currently held outside Preston couple of mins early - not much chance of any fast running. Hopefully better north of Preston.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 10:43 AM

  12. acorb liked mattspencer's post in the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Standard class at the front as expected.

    Mar 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM

  13. acorb attached a file to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Taking water at Crewe, diesel on rear being removed (not that it did much). Lovely sprint up to 74mph near Penkridge, some nice noise from up front. [ATTACH]

    20260328_083817.jpg Mar 28, 2026 at 8:50 AM

  14. acorb attached a file to the thread VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26.

    Away from Wolverhampton on time. [ATTACH]

    20260328_070650.jpg Mar 28, 2026 at 7:13 AM

  15. acorb liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Flying Scotsman.

    60103's visit to the Mid Hants was blessed with some decent weather on several days. Here she is on Saturday 21st running up to Medstead [img]"Flying Scotsman" at Rookwood by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

    Mar 28, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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