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free2grice liked 5098's post in the thread VT Cathedrals Express to Newcastle - 12/06/26.

Ackworth on the return: [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/

free2grice replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

Very sorry to hear about Shirley's illness and hope that she's recovering well. [BJ]

free2grice liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

It has been a priviledge to act as Project Manager for this significant governance change, brought about by the vision and hard work of many people. The gradient now eases slightly but there is a fair amount still to do to bring the process to...

free2grice liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

I disagree with your last sentence Al. I think those not travelling but support the loco hauling the train (example - as I do as an MNLPS member for 35028), are entitled to know the times etc. As do shareholders where the loco is provided by a...

free2grice liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

34070

free2grice replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

The loco roster for tomorrow (Sat. 13th) indicates 3850 | 34070 (Ale). Can someone advise which loco will be hauling the 09:40 Todd - Broadway service please? The loco roster gives it as 'Train 2'. TIA <BJ>

free2grice replied to the thread RTC 2026.

Saphos have only just announced the dates for their Christmas trains. Two to Bath and three to the Pennines. <BJ>

free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

Saphos have announced 5 Christmas charters for this year. <BJ> THE BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET EXPRESS (limited availability) Fri 4 December 2026 Departing From: Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing,...

free2grice liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

This is the SVR thread, if you want to discuss that then please use the NYMR thread as it has absolutely nothing to do with SVR operations (who happen to use their teaks in daily service).

free2grice replied to the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

An update on loco 80104 thanks to David Ensor on Facebook. <BJ> ''80104 is now in Herston Works - progress is on many fronts, large amounts of cleaning and needle gunning, removal of some items ready for painting, removal of lagging around parts...

free2grice replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

A message from Ian Crowder on Facebook. <BJ> "As the railway's press officer, I have spoken to the Editor and the picture has been taken down. His argument was that it provided geographical context but appreciated that she fell from a road motor...

free2grice liked torgormaig's post in the thread 76079.

I fired 76079 to Whitby on the 13.30 ex Grosmont, then through to Pickering and back to Grosmont on 12/4/2023. On shed it was found that the tubes were leaking yet again. One more attempt was made to expand them and I think it was tried once more...

free2grice liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

Two lovely sequences, many thanks. I wasn't out for it today, but I was just over 65 years ago. 11 June 1961 as the last steam hauled Golden Arrow drifted downhill to Bromley South on a dull evening. 34100 'Appledore'. I took the photo with a...