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free2grices letzte Aktivitäten

  1. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    A very good news feature on ITV West Country News this evening regarding the return of steam at the GWSR. Passengers interviewed, all very positive comments. So good to see a return to steam. [BJ]

    31 August 2026 um 18:16
  2. free2grice gefällt Gladiator 5076s Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    I read it as Swanage to Norden for the double headed part.

    31 August 2026 um 10:36
  3. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    Preview day on the Thursday (10th) looks exciting. It appears to be the only day where three trains are hauled by double-headed Spamcans (Swanage to Norden). Memories of the S&D Midsomer Norton back in March, 1966 for me. <BJ>...

    31 August 2026 um 10:04
  4. free2grice gefällt WorkingPressure225s Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    From Tuesday, a full steam service will be resuming. 34059 will handle the main services, and I was told 32424 will take the dining train on Thursday. Steam services will then take a weekend off for the Diesel Gala, and continue the following...

    30 August 2026 um 21:10
  5. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Fire Risk.

    I have to admit that the thought that 'red' status still allows steam to run appears a little odd to me. I would have thought that a traffic light system would have been preferable (green, amber, red). <BJ>

    30 August 2026 um 11:56
  6. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Excellent news from the MHR. <BJ> ''STEAM TRAVEL IS BACK TOMORROW!'' (Wed. 26/8) We are so pleased to confirm that we are returning to running steam services tomorrow, Wednesday 26th August, with 35005 'Candian Pacific' on the Alresford service,...

    26 August 2026 um 09:22
  7. free2grice antwortete auf das Thema RTC 2026.

    Latest update from Railway Touring Co. Not sure if their image of the 47 would entice anyone to book. <BJ> ''Update - change of motive power announcement [IMG]⠀ The Royal Duchy on Sunday 30 August will now be hauled by a Class 47 diesel...

    26 August 2026 um 09:01