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Ben Jenden replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
58023 was failed yesterday morning, it has been replaced since and for the remainder of the gala by Class 73 No. 73141
May 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM -
Ben Jenden liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Seems to be a bit of a conflict of information somewhere - 34059 is rostered on the A Set, and it’s either 80151 or 32424 for the B Set. 65 is rostered for the Goods on Saturday and GAL on Sunday.
May 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM -
Ben Jenden liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I'm sure it said 80151 and 32424 when I looked earlier this evening (unless I was looking at the wrong day!) But now the crew rosters are saying 34059 (A) and 32424 (B), with 65 on the Saturday Goods / Sunday GAL as you say. Tom
May 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM -
Ben Jenden liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The suggestion I have from a source close to the heart of the railway is that there has been a change of engine so it's now 34059 (A) and 80151 (B). If I remember correctly it used to be 80151 and 32424. Beachy Head is going to Didcot the...
May 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM -
Ben Jenden liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
It had better be, I'm rostered on it on the Sunday afternoon! The internal HOPS system says 80151 and 32424. Tom
May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Is 32424 due out for RmR?. Online roster saying 34059 and 80151.
May 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM -
Ben Jenden liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Should be the Austerity tanks, I believe. No guarantees, though. The timetable also calls for one smaller engine, which may well be Hastings, but again, no definite knowledge.
May 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Any ideas what is due to run for 1940s next weekend please?
May 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
Updated Diesel Gala timetable https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/uploads/diesel_gala_2026_public_tt_v95_07_05_26.pdf
May 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
33205 confirmed as replacement for 45041 - 26 works 45041s trains tomorrow
May 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Didcot: Heritage in Motion Gala 23-25 May.
and with two weeks to the event... 1466 is pulled from the roster still not ready....1340 Trojan now on the roster instead and 4144 is out with 32424 over 30/31 May
May 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
60007 did have a small defect and was swapped with 80078 60007 is repaired and will be double heading with Victor on the last train
May 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
80078 vice 60007 on the 16:45 off Minehead
May 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
From WSR FB page Unfortunately due to a small issue with the grate on 7802 Bradley Manor, this loco will not operate it's booked diagram today. Spare engine 7828 Odney Manor will work her diagram today. On Monday, the 0843 service from Bishops...
May 3, 2026 at 7:25 AM
