free2grices letzte Aktivitäten
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free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
In regards to the respect and curtesy, I wonder if the signage has been displayed elsewhere as I've always found the staff at Harmans Cross very friendly, helpful and polite. It appears tbat there is always a small minority that enjoy being nasty...
9 Mai 2026 um 11:54 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
How the heck will it cope with the inclines of the Swanage Railway without it's 8,270 hp electric motor. Oh yes, it'll have its diesel engine ...a mere 2,400 hp. That's an amazing loco. BJ>
7 Mai 2026 um 21:13 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema SVR General Discussion.
The Kidderminster platform extension has been completed. See the view of it using the SVR Railcam. It looks really good. <BJ> [IMG] Thanks to the SVR for the photograph.
7 Mai 2026 um 20:29 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026.
Well, some good news. 99.004 + 73.141 are approaching Southampton as of 4pm. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5Z73 1621 Eastleigh East Yard to Swanage | 07/05/2026
7 Mai 2026 um 16:07 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
6024 looking good at Chester this morning. BR/GWR logo on tender to be added later. Loco now on it's return to Crewe. [BJ]
6 Mai 2026 um 11:29 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
5D41 departed LSL on time. Timings for a later test run also available. <BJ> Realtime Trains | 5D43 1329 Crewe to Chester | 06/05/2026 Realtime Trains | 5K44 1510 Chester to Crewe H.S. | 06/05/2026
6 Mai 2026 um 09:45 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
Timings available for today and tomorrow. 5D41 has departed Crewe for Chester on time. <BJ> ''Operated with 6024 'King Edward I' to Chester'' Realtime Trains | 5D41 0928 Crewe H.S. to Chester | 06/05/2026 Realtime Trains | 5K42 1110 Chester to...
6 Mai 2026 um 09:30 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema 46447 Overhaul.
It's amazing how quickly 46447 is to return to service. Latest news from the ESR. <BJ> ''This May sees the return to service of Ivatt 2MT 46447 and of course we're making an event of it. On 23rd & 25th May we are operating an intensive timetable...
6 Mai 2026 um 08:36 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Dean Forest Railway.
Good news for the Dean Forest Railway. <BJ> ''The Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust (DFRMT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the development of its ‘Goods to...
4 Mai 2026 um 09:16 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
May I add a big thank you for your hard work and dedication with the Mid-Hants goods wagons. After seeing the train pass at the recent gala, many of us were very impressed with the results. [BJ]
3 Mai 2026 um 22:52 -
free2grice gefällt Hampshire Units Beitrag in dem Thema Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.
I was on the "Wine Line" train last night. 4 Mk1s (including kitchen car 1973) and a BY. Showery weather so the rail was wet. 41312 managed very well up to Alton and back and the up to M4M and back thank you!
3 Mai 2026 um 22:44 -
free2grice antwortete auf das Thema Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.
I must mention the East Somerset Railway where the loco was restored. 41313 double-headed with visiting loco 41312 at the railway's steam gala. A third Ivatt, no.46447 was also in service that day. [BJ]
2 Mai 2026