Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread 70013.
IIRC, 70013 was operated on the mainline last time by 5305 locomotive group. 45305 has certainly been used by Vintage Trains in the past, indeed I had a particularly high speed run behind it to Crewe once...it wasn't nicknamed 'The Black 5 gti'...
Apr 21, 2026 at 11:13 PM -
Mick45305 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My understanding from a recent conversation at the lineside is that something of that sort has already happened. Whatever the diagnosis and proposed rectification work, unless it is very straightforward, the loco can't really be spared from...
Apr 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
No steam, they'd be wrong !. I certainly photographed Number 9 at Barrhead on 23/3/1991 on a Perth to Carlisle SRPS train, I'm sure 45407 (?) came south that way too (4/1/92 https://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/90s/920104sr.htm). Can't be...
Apr 21, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked steam_mad's post in the thread 70013.
The SRPS mk1 set is dual brake too, and now CDL fitted with a system that works on air and vacuum.
Apr 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM -
Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
The route of this year's Great Britain appears to have taken some considerable trouble to avoid setting foot (wheel?) in Lancashire. Day 3 with its roundabout but interesting journey from Chester to Carlisle offered my best, and only chance to...
Apr 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM -
Mick45305 liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 passing Scout Green with the ECS for today's Day 4 leg from Carlisle to Fort William. Very little diesel assistance here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55221464015 https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55221221098
Apr 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM -
Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
34067 seen from opposite Blea Moor Signal Box crossing Ribblehead Viaduct and onto Blea Moor followed by a widescreen view, unfortunately the Arcow to Doncaster stone train was ticking over in the loop which didn't help sound wise. [MEDIA]
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
Mick45305 liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[MEDIA] Here's my video of 34028 Eddystone hauling Days 1 & 2 of The Great Britain XVIII to Penzance over the South Devon Banks. I filmed Eddystone at Whiteball and Rattery Banks on Day 1. Day 2 I filmed at The Royal Albert Bridge, Dainton Bank,...
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM -
Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks for the commentary @2857Harry , insights like yours really are what makes this forum special. Massive thanks to yourself and all the others behind the scenes that make weekends like this happen. I've said it before and I will say it...
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM -
Mick45305 liked James McLeish's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
My own efforts from the weekend, many thanks as usual to all the staff and volunteers that make these events possible! No surprise that both trains ran by the visitors seemed to be most popular, and Sunday morning's unique 'Duke & Judy'...
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Well a full wrap up is in order I think....I'll try answer some questions/queries from above as I go but I will just start by reiterating my thanks to everyone (Volunteers, staff, passengers, etc) for your support. Thursday Generally this ran...
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM -
Mick45305 liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Just to add my thanks to all involved for four excellent days. [ATTACH] 'Little and Large' arriving at Kidderminster on Sunday morning.
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Mick45305 liked A1X's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Fabulous event as always at the SVR, thanks to everyone involved and for dealing with the various dramas involved. First time I've ever seen either the Duke or Judy and both left me impressed for different reasons. The shuttle with the tiddlers...
Apr 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Mick45305 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Morning all Many thanks to everyone who has shared videos and pictures from the gala and to everyone who came along and supported , not just the railway but also all the supporting organisations with their sales stands A really good SVR gala...
Apr 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM -
Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A 'bucket list' location for Tangmere at Plumley in Cheshire. [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
