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  1. Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    I would be astonished if VT aren't the operator, given they operated Scotsman at the start of the year. I don't think they have ever hired out just their stock. Those routes are all very similar to their own trips which they have full route...

    Jul 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM

  2. Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    37706 + POB + 44871 + 37685 seen at Beckfoot running ahead of schedule. [MEDIA]

    Jul 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM

  3. Mick45305 liked Riley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    44871 being moved out of steam from Crewe to Fort William with rods off tomorrow :)

    Jul 16, 2026 at 1:22 AM

  4. Mick45305 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Vegetation is a problem, undoubtedly. However by far the greater balance of hazard and threat in terms of fire risk emanates from a steam loco. Expecting NR to do over much to manage their element is a fools errand. The steam loco owner/operators...

    Jul 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM

  5. Mick45305 liked mattspencer's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    [IMG] Return of the Badger by Matt Spencer, on Flickr

    Jul 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM

  6. Mick45305 liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] Seen at Castleford this morning 0Z26 0510 Grosmont to Leeds Balm Rd Loco (Fhh) 20007,31466,47077 North Star & 20205 If you liked these there are more here...

    upload_2026-7-15_13-56-21.png Jul 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM

  7. Mick45305 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Flying Scotsman.

    It’s interesting looking at dates and times that the Stourbridge - Bristol and Bristol - Minehead trips look like they are essentially a single combined day out for the loco and carriages, but two separate sets of passengers. That’s clever, it...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM

  8. Mick45305 liked mattspencer's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    89001 is making its preservation debut on the Chairman's Train tomorrow from Carlisle to London Euston

    Jul 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM

  9. Mick45305 liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Apologies I no longer have the information available as I did last year for a more broad outlook, but the information I have suggests at least the NW and Central area is Black until at least 25th July.

    Jul 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM

  10. Mick45305 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    [ATTACH] There was a chance that had both engines kept to time they could have crossed in the Grayrigg area but unfortunately it wasn't to be so for a bit of fun perhaps the scene would have looked like this, a 'Southern Cross'

    Southern double 1 NP.jpg Jul 13, 2026

  11. Mick45305 posted a new thread.

    WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026

    Couldn’t see an existing thread but 41313 has been announced as the first guest.

    Forum: Galas and Events

    Jul 13, 2026
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