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Johnb liked free2grice's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Most people turn to drink after a visit to Bristol ;). [BJ]
Sep 19, 2026 at 9:12 PM -
Johnb liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
As built (1947) GWR green, so plain green with GWR lettering.
Sep 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Thanks for the info. If that's temporary it looks damn good
Sep 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
The restorers of 4150 must be proud of their achievements byput the purist in me asks why the incorrect livery?
Sep 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM -
Johnb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
It pops up as an idea from time to time, but cost, opportunity cost and other considerations get in the way. The most plausible place for a turntable would be to put it on the up (west) side of Horsted Keynes, at the north end of the sidings...
Sep 19, 2026 at 1:34 PM -
Johnb liked jsm8b's post in the thread Railways and People.
Where next ? [ATTACH]
Sep 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Johnb liked 46223's post in the thread Railways and People.
A reunion on the East Lancashire Railway of regular 'gricers' from British Rail's last steam hauled named train 'The Belfast Boat Express' which was 'Black 5' hauled until May 1968. Shame the ELR hadn't a 'Black 5' for us but such is life....
Sep 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Johnb liked 5098's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Welcome back! 60103 runs alongside the Derwent with its first railtour for several years, from York to Scarborough this afternoon. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
Sep 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
