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  1. Jdwitts liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Generally Saturday and Sunday both have lots of varying action occuring. Last year there was a lineup of engines on Saturday. There were also lots of double headers on Sunday. I would recommend anyone who wants to experience all the action...

    Aug 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM

  2. Jdwitts liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    From Tuesday, a full steam service will be resuming. 34059 will handle the main services, and I was told 32424 will take the dining train on Thursday. Steam services will then take a weekend off for the Diesel Gala, and continue the following...

    Aug 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM

  3. Jdwitts liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Excellent news from the MHR. <BJ> ''STEAM TRAVEL IS BACK TOMORROW!'' (Wed. 26/8) We are so pleased to confirm that we are returning to running steam services tomorrow, Wednesday 26th August, with 35005 'Candian Pacific' on the Alresford service,...

    Aug 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM

  4. Jdwitts replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Looks like I'll have to plan on attending on multiple days! Personally I think this is a great line-up of visitors, look forward to the timetable.

    Aug 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM

  5. Jdwitts liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    I guess because the theme is really about BR standards (and closely-related designs like the Ivatt). Apart from cost, there is an impact of increasing the number of locos, which is each one gets used less - and people complain about that! Four...

    Aug 26, 2026 at 10:59 AM

  6. Jdwitts liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    For an event such as Giants of Steam, where the focus is on large engines which deserve full line services, there is simply no justification for running seven locomotives. There are four sets for Giants of Steam, so you only really need four...

    Aug 26, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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