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free2grice replied to the thread 76079.
Latest update from the Strathspey Railway. <BJ> [IMG] A New Chapter Begins at the Strathspey Railway [IMG] ''We are delighted to announce that the Strathspey Railway has purchased BR Standard Class 4MT No. 76079 from the North Yorkshire Moors...
May 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Dean Forest Railway.
Latest news from The DFR. <BJ> ''New Owners for Wilbert and Warrior. The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) has announced that two of its locomotives, no. 3806 ‘Wilbert’ and no. 3823 ‘Warrior’, have passed into new ownership. ‘Wilbert’ is now wholly...
May 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this the bus service that you require? <BJ> D_E_310825.pdf
May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
61306 Mayflower was photographed in steam today at Bishops Lydeard. Update: Confirmed as Mayflower. <BJ>
May 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
73.141 + 99.004 + 4TC 09:30 5Z73 Swanage to Eastleigh. Departed 5 mins early. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5Z73 0930 Swanage to Eastleigh Works Gbrf | 11/05/2026
May 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Oh no, the glass is half empty. Come on lads, meet up at Cheltenham, share a taxi and have a great day together. <BJ>
May 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
In regards to the respect and curtesy, I wonder if the signage has been displayed elsewhere as I've always found the staff at Harmans Cross very friendly, helpful and polite. It appears tbat there is always a small minority that enjoy being nasty...
May 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
How the heck will it cope with the inclines of the Swanage Railway without it's 8,270 hp electric motor. Oh yes, it'll have its diesel engine ...a mere 2,400 hp. That's an amazing loco. BJ>
May 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
The Kidderminster platform extension has been completed. See the view of it using the SVR Railcam. It looks really good. <BJ> [IMG] Thanks to the SVR for the photograph.
May 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
Well, some good news. 99.004 + 73.141 are approaching Southampton as of 4pm. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5Z73 1621 Eastleigh East Yard to Swanage | 07/05/2026
May 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
