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  1. free2grice replied to the thread GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    Oh dear, 'exclusive content'. For me, I work in a slightly different way. Just as an example, say that I wanted to visit a steam gala, I look at my diary but I see that there are two tempting galas on the same weekend. I check which visiting...

    Aug 21, 2026 at 8:56 PM
  2. free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Good news. Steam has returned to the Swanage Railway!! 34070 Manston departed Swanage on the 09:50 service. Class 20 on the second train. <BJ>

    Aug 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM
  3. free2grice replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    ....or thinking in a positive direction, 'building bridges'. [BJ]

    Aug 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM
  4. free2grice liked Robin's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Email received from Vintage Trains: Thank you for booking on The Mayflower. You may be aware that, due to the recent heatwaves and lack of rain, there is currently a national ban on steam locomotives operating on the main line. If the steam ban...

    Aug 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
  5. free2grice liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    The canopy is being lifted in at the moment: [ATTACH]

    IMG_20260817_124652945~2.jpg Aug 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
  6. free2grice liked DaveE's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    All in the notion of making the L&B something it never was and you loose the charm of the Little Train to Lynton. Some of the stations may be able to have longer platforms but to be honest, as soon as you do that, you loose that uniqueness and...

    Aug 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM