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  1. Chris86 liked jonathonag's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I also think a few things need to be set out here. I don't believe anybody here has said it outright cannot happen. Like any proposal, the overall idea likely can be achieved. In fact, there is a scenario of mainline TOC operating a service...

    May 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM

  2. Chris86 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    The owners of 828 (Caledonian 828 Trust) are quite happy with the relaxed lifestyle 828 has at Tunbridge Wells. It was never our intention to keep her on hire beyond October 2022, but alas, she has been with us for 4 years now, and whilst she is...

    May 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM

  3. Chris86 liked jonathonag's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    Technically, only No. 46512 (assuming you're referring to the three engines currently in service) is in ownership of the railway. Even then, @Foxontour would be better to ask if it's the Company or the Trust that owns it, as I cannot recall that...

    May 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM

  4. Chris86 liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    Still a good bit of time till we see 76079 in steam but 5025, 828 and 46512 all come out of service around 2029-2031 which isn't that far away.

    May 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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