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green five liked acorb's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Absolutely flew through Kidderminster this morning, really was some sight. Station was packed, even at 7am - the draw of this engine never ceases to amaze me. There were loads of youngsters too, all thrilled by the sight of a mainline steam loco...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM -
green five liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I've crossed paths with it several times today and it's only now that I'm sat opposite it at Bewdley that I've noticed the roundel says SVR rather than GWR. Very nicely done and IMO a nice touch to add a little interest until the final paint job...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
green five liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Because it hasn’t been painted. It’s a mix of undercoat and patch green to get it through running in and testing. The paint shop has a full diary until January.
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
green five liked banburysaint's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Svr shirt button below. A bit of fun pending the full painting. [ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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green five liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Lovely noisy run with loads of sparks behind 2999 back to East Grinstead . The first Bluebell Beer festival was in 2020 and I have been to them all. Another very enjoyable event.Rhanks to all those involved.
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
green five liked Phil K's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Yes, we managed a run behind 2999 on the 1800 from SP. Kudos to the bluebell team for solving the issue and getting her back out for a spirited run. Love the late evening running available at the beer festival - which was our first one and...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
green five liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
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Sep 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I see @The Gricing Owl has liked that post about 2999's final run - Bryan - you are letting your "love" of all things Swindon show through ;) I ended up only have one trip on it, and that was a "relieve morning crew" day, so I never prepared it....
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
green five liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The more I read about the doom and gloom surrounding the NYMR, and by extension the future of some other heritage operations, the more I find it difficult to countenance in the light of the regular positive financial reports in the house magazine...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:05 AM -
green five liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
top day out on the svr today had a lovely run to hampton loade with 46115 trains were busy but was able to get a seat on all trains apart from the ivatt in the afternoon all trains were on time as well well done svr
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM -
green five liked Robin's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
A most enjoyable day today, especially the morning's round trip with 4150, seen during a break at Hampton Loade. [ATTACH] 4150 was on the freight in the afternoon. Hopefully get some better photos of the guest locos over the next 3 days....
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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green five liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
80151 will be turned by low loader on Wednesday to face north. The low loader will then take 33108 back to the SVR.
Sep 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM -
green five liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I know. It’s actually very difficult to create change in a heritage railway. Boards are frequently (often rightly) reluctant to be brave because the line between brave and broken is very very fine. Changing paid employees is very challenging...
Sep 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM -
green five liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think many of us have been telling the NYMR this for years, but the message has fallen onto profoundly deaf ears!
Sep 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM -
green five liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
5 years or more ago I told the Watercressline Board that finding ways to make people “love” the railway was the single most important priority. Communication, including most importantly listening actively and reacting and providing feedback...
Sep 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
