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free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
"Operated with King Edward I to Chester". [BJ]
May 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM -
free2grice liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I think given the heat, a crew member falling seriously ill yesterday, and the issues the GWSR faced, the emergency timetable was by far the right cause of action. The Caley at least ran today, and the Coffee Pot did venture out a bit in the...
May 26, 2026 at 8:03 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I would have thought that the Bulleid was a tad warmer. [BJ]
May 25, 2026 at 9:54 PM -
free2grice liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
thanks to the owners and helpers of Gotherington Station who kept passengers sustained with curries cake and drinks the station is lovely to look around
May 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM -
free2grice liked Spamcan81's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Some of my pictures from Saturday. [img]2026-05-23 BR 6880 GWR GRANGE 4-6-0 GWSR - CHICKEN CURVE 26 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-05-23 BR 34070 SR BB 4-6-2 GWSR - CHICKEN CURVE 91 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-05-23 BR 45110...
May 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Considering the heat and associated problems that the organisers and staff have had to deal with this weekend, today's timetable appears to have been well received. After hearing of the poor health of a crew member yesterday, it was imperative...
May 25, 2026 at 6:09 PM -
free2grice liked Spamcan81's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Well I enjoyed myself yesterday. So things didn’t go to plan but I got to see the Caley Tank in its gorgeous new LMS livery and the GER tank was worth the entrance fee on its own.
May 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
That's interesting. I was at Keynsham watching the events unfold on Open Train Times. No sooner had the tour arrived at East Depot, the signallers gave it a green to rejoin the main line. As the loco needed to be serviced, I assume that the crew...
May 24, 2026 at 12:19 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Latest update 11:55. <BJ> ''Due to a mechanical issue, currently being worked on, locomotive 15189 is temporarily unavailable. 3850 will now work 15189's diagram, and 45110 will now work 3850's diagram for the remainder of Sunday 24th May....
May 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
Good news from Clan Line and the MNLPS. <BJ> ''We're ready, the engines prepared and we shall see you all tomorrow for the ACE!'' [IMG]
May 22, 2026 at 9:12 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
The gentleman at Swanage who used to set the numerals, sadly passed away a few years ago. He was a stickler for accuracy and quite rightly, was very proud of his results. <BJ>
May 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM -
free2grice liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread RTC Swanage Belle 2026.
More water was needed than the time allowed. Suspect it was the last chance to fill up before Southall. However, it must have been the slowest approach to Victoria from Clapham Junction I've yet experienced! Very narrowly caught my booked...
May 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Possibly sent under a special agreement using the GWSR for running in and general use. It would be quite a draw for the railway. <BJ>
May 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM -
free2grice liked Tom02's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Swanage have changed their May half term timetable to include two steam services ! bringing back the pre Covid classic yellow timetable! brilliant news
May 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM -
free2grice liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR Spring Diesel Festival 14th-17th May 2026.
Not forgetting incidents in previous years such as the theft of a DRS locomotive nameplate, vomiting from carriage windows, vandalism, theft of carriage components, and even the man with the gas mask, alongside the perennial problems of flailing,...
May 19, 2026
