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  1. Davo liked jsm8b's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    A difficult 'like' but I think that sums it up. The Met Office website suggests high pressure systems and above average temperatures into September (other forecasts are available - and seem generally consistent). I'd be surprised if we see much...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM

  2. Davo liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    My own view is that the return of steam could be even further away than that, very sadly of course. Not only for when we get enough rain to make the lineside safe. But also the question of the water supply situation and what further restrictions...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM

  3. Davo liked acorb's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    I would be very surprised if we see steam return before September. Even if it were to start raining tomorrow (which it very definitely isn't) it will take some time for fresh vegetation to come through and & start to reduce the fire risk. 8th...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM

  4. Davo replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    I have seen a Facebook post that says the steam ban will be in place until the 8 September 2026 according to Network Rail enviornment regulators. Is this true?

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM

  5. Davo liked Adam Tandy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 to return to the main line under an agreement with Vintage Trains - first charter provisionally planned to be the "Worcester Shakespeare Express" on 8th November....

    Aug 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM

  6. Davo liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Another couple from todays testing.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    IMG_4884_lzna copya.jpg IMG_4888_lzna copya.jpg Aug 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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