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  1. free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    There was a problem yesterday with the empty stock move from Southall to Goodrington. The train pulled into Westbury but then reversed towards Bristol so that the trailing loco would then be hauling the train. [BJ]

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM

  2. free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Sensible news from the Swanage Railway. ''Due to forecast extreme temperatures, Swanage Railway will operate the Blue Timetable with diesel services on 24th and 25th June to help protect the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers,...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM

  3. free2grice liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM

  4. free2grice replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    The tour will run diesel hauled. [BJ]

    Jun 22, 2026 at 7:46 PM

  5. free2grice liked 5944's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

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  6. free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I've just spoken to Saphos and they expect the tour to run as normal. Possibly using mk.2 A/Cs? [BJ]

    Jun 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM

  7. free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    I'm not sure about the national network but preserved railways such as the WSR, GWSR and SVR have cancelled this week's services. [BJ]

    Jun 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM

  8. free2grice liked ChuffChuff's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    As an engineer, and a formal design authority, I can assure you nobody in my business runs processes that do not have the required checks and balances. Follow the process - it's the companies decision. Deviate, and it's your personal decision....

    Jun 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM

  9. free2grice replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    From day one of my apprenticeship, my tutor would mention again and again, "measure twice, cut once". It certainly cut out the basic errors. But always remember, the person that never made a mistake was the person that never did anything. [BJ]

    Jun 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM

  10. free2grice replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Have you not heard of responsibility? Thank goodness that you're not an airline pilot ;) <BJ>

    Jun 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM

  11. free2grice replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    From the DEPG:. ''Services between Bishops Lydeard and Crowcombe Heathfield had to be suspended all day on Thursday 18th June after a digger being carried on a low loader struck Watersmeet Bridge, causing the digger to be displaced from the...

    Jun 20, 2026 at 8:54 AM

  12. free2grice replied to the thread WCME & CME 2026.

    CME 1Z86 hauled by 86.259 dep Euston 76 mins late after late arrival of stock. ECS departed Southall on time but passed Willesden over an hour late. <BJ>

    Jun 20, 2026 at 8:19 AM

  13. free2grice replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]

    Jun 18, 2026
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