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Ben Jenden liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I find people love to hate Flying Scotsman way too much. The important thing of all this is that'll bring in plenty of money and new visitors to Watercress. It's not like it's the only loco that'll visit the railway this year. All these people...
Jan 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM -
Ben Jenden liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
I’d be happy to give an insight in to how challenging it is, and indeed is becoming more so every year. Fleet Size - Post Covid railways not only have less cash, but smaller fleets as they tailor their services to what they need to run. Look at...
Jan 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
Lets also not beat around the bush either in terms of timings. All GCR Winter Steam Gala/Autumn Steam Gala timetables always start and finish around the same time. WSG and ASG 2025: Fri and Sat 09:00 off Loughborough (A) and DMU off Leicester...
Jan 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
Having known for a few days what the two additional guests are (as of that point) it must be stressed that one of the hoped for visitors had failed before Christmas. Tried for a like for like replacement which was unavailable. The somewhat last...
Jan 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM -
Ben Jenden liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
I'm sure the GCR are utterly mortifed at their lack of consideration to your plans and there will be much sadness that you may not be able to attend . The season of Goodwill just about managed jan 6th in Neil's highly entitled world
Jan 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026.
Announcement on socials later this week
Jan 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
