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free2grice replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
And who could blame you - it's a superb loco, powerful and with a good bark. I was filming today but thoroughly enjoyed the gala. Thanks to all at the Mid-Hants. My donation was gratefully accepted at Ropley. [BJ]
Apr 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM -
free2grice liked AMP's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Indeed it is. Has just rolled I to Alresford from Ropley TF. Andrew
Apr 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM -
free2grice liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
I refer the honourable gentleman to posts made here recently: unless of course it was unloaded facing away from London. . . . Bryan
Apr 23, 2026 at 9:22 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Can anyone kindly confirm if 73156 is facing London. TIA. [BJ]
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
free2grice liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
Another month rolls by! We finally have an idea of the final cost to complete the boiler from here on in, but before that’s published we’re looking at how we finance this and of course let our shareholders and supporters know. In Devon, work has...
Apr 23, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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free2grice liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
It's good to see that no.20 has arrived for the gala. [BJ]
Apr 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM -
free2grice liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A 'bucket list' location for Tangmere at Plumley in Cheshire. [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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free2grice liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
A good day yesterday. Managed to get a good couple of rides in behind the Duke, and a trip in the 'very bouncy' Pug & Judy show. It was amusing being able to see a clear view of the line from the auto-coach over the *top* of the hauling loco! Was...
Apr 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Yes, that's right. 'V' for victory. <BJ>
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free2grice liked Cuckoo Line's post in the thread East Somerset Railway.
Just visited the ESR today. What a lovely attitude, customer focused, friendly and helpful plus a nice steam ride. Seemed a good turn out for a normal running day but on second train staff soon made room on the dining coaches (which werent being...
Apr 18, 2026
