Andy2857's Recent Activity
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Andy2857 liked LMS2968's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.
Almost! The wheel turns the normal direction for forward and back gears, but the indicator moves backwards for fore gear and forwards for back gear. And yes, it does confuse and mistakes have occurred, fortunately without repercussions. But when...
Sep 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM -
Andy2857 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
The spare pannier boiler is in bridgnorth yard as it has been since it came off 7714. I don't think any work has been undertaken on it. On a separate note, 4150 hauled it's first passenger train in preservation today, double heading with 7714.
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM -
Andy2857 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Thank you so much Harry.
Sep 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Andy2857 liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Agreed! Harry's info on SVR events always so useful and massively, massively appreciated.
Sep 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Andy2857 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.
And she’s off to Bury! 2857 departed today for the workshop of Riley & Sons.
Sep 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Andy2857 replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Thank you for your efforts Harry & co. Sounds like you've had a hell of a week trying to pull rabbits out of hats. I'm sure it'll be a great event as usual. And always good to remind everyone how good it is to have a GW 2-8-0 on the valley...!
Sep 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM -
Andy2857 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Huge thankyou to everyone for their patience. The updated timetbale with locos will be going online within the next 24 hours. It promises to be such a good event! Also a big thankyou to West Coast, Glos Warks, and Dinmore Manor Loco for their...
Sep 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
Andy2857 liked Njones's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
From the SVR Facebook AUTUMN STEAM GALA NEWS Our Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September) has had a few ups and downs during the past few days. Our team have worked tirelessly to produce the event and we issue the following update. It is with...
Sep 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
Andy2857 liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Some on here may have been aware of the rumours about 4150 that had been circulating for some time. However, as discussed at yesterday's AGM and confirmed by email to Members this morning: "The good news is that at 20:58 on the eve of our AGM...
Sep 6, 2026
