free2grices letzte Aktivitäten
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free2grice gefällt Gunslinger1948s Beitrag in dem Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Apparently the watering point at Plymouth is at the 'country' end of the platform so the loco will pull up at that and only pull into the station proper when it has finished. (So I am told)
17 April 2026 um 10:07 -
free2grice gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
It shows 32 minutes from St Budeaux Junction to Plymouth, rather than the usual 6.
17 April 2026 um 09:09 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
On the return from Penzance to Taunton, RTT (at present) is giving just a 2 minute stop at Plymouth. It gives the impression that the tour will run from Penzance to Taunton without a water stop. 140+ miles? Very strange. <BJ>
17 April 2026 um 08:56 -
free2grice gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Hey, that's our railway you're talking about there! I think it's accepted wisdom that the line was built quickly, and on the cheap. Combined with the particular local geology and geography, and lack of understanding at the time of construction,...
16 April 2026 um 08:45 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
The times for the first two days of the GB appeared on SWRGen this morning. Thanks to JTC. Please don't shoot the messenger if they are incorrect. <BJ> Sat 18/04/26 - The Great Britain XVIII 34028 Eddystone top tail WCRC Type 4 5Z10 06:05...
15 April 2026 um 21:06 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
Good news from Ian Riley at the works today. Amazing how quickly the locos are overhauled. <BJ> ''Close on the heels of 45407, 44871 Leaves The Works today following overhaul'' [IMG] [IMG]
14 April 2026 um 19:09 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.
For anyone interested in a ride behind the T3, the loco is in service today. <BJ>
11 April 2026 um 10:15
