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  1. free2grice liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I was hoping to catch 7029 with the return Cathedrals Express this evening but, thanks to the signalling problems caused by a lineside fire near Acton Bridge, she was held at Huyton for around 2 hours. I did however catch a shot of her at...

    12. Srpanj 2026. u 01:02

  2. free2grice liked twr12's post in the thread RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

    What has to be remembered, when moaning about the diesel doing most of the work, that the cross section of passengers on the train means that there is practically no option to cancel the train when Network Rail impose Red restrictions to steam...

    11. Srpanj 2026. u 10:08

  3. free2grice odgovara u temi Saphos Trains 2026.

    Confirmed as diesel hauled throughout. [BJ]

    11. Srpanj 2026. u 08:31

  4. free2grice liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.

    I am rather suprised too that steam, even with any number of diesels, is allowed out on the main line today. Especially as the great heat was scheduled to move west today, with a 35 C temperature shown on the BBC weather map this morning for...

    9. Srpanj 2026. u 12:30

  5. free2grice odgovara u temi RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.

    If the class 33 is not required to run with the tour, timings for a light engine movement from Weymouth to Southall have appeared. The loco is routed via Castle Cary. Surely, it would have been preferable to follow the charter. Possibly a lack...

    9. Srpanj 2026. u 12:25

  6. free2grice odgovara u temi RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.

    There may be this evening. 33.025 is escorting Clan Line to Weymouth. A diesel could be positioned at the rear of the train and another behind the tender. Insurance while passing through the New Forest? <BJ

    9. Srpanj 2026. u 11:58

  7. free2grice odgovara u temi Saphos Trains 2026.

    Woking to Kingswear tour on Saturday expected to be diesel hauled throughout. A sensible decision. <BJ>

    9. Srpanj 2026. u 08:40

  8. free2grice odgovara u temi RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.

    35028 Clan Line has passed it's FTR examination. The tour will have diesel assistance due to the 'red' fire risk level. [BJ]

    8. Srpanj 2026. u 18:56

  9. free2grice odgovara u temi Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Oh dear. [BJ]

    7. Srpanj 2026. u 19:14

  10. free2grice odgovara u temi Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    34072 is hauling service trains today. Just to show how hot it is, a crew member who was about to water the loco has just put his head under the water column to cool himself. Who could blame him. <BJ>

    7. Srpanj 2026. u 12:46

  11. free2grice liked gios's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    As regards 82045. It's never good form to give a completion date, as there are so many variables and unknowns. She will be ready when she is ready. It is possible however to say that when the great day eventually arrives, there are already plans...

    6. Srpanj 2026. u 10:50

  12. free2grice liked 26D_M's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    It betrays a very peculiar mindset to suggest somebody goes to the trouble and expense of travelling with the aim of being disappointed in order to criticise the operator! On the broader points about 'performance', it seems to me that the heart...

    5. Srpanj 2026.
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