Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
A couple of phone pics from Wednesday, [ATTACH] Penrith - With watering complete the tanker driver drains the remaining water onto the ground. [ATTACH] Carlisle - Despite all the hard work SNG was still gleaming in the afternoon sunshine....
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Mick45305 liked JohnRobinson's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
14/03/3026 - Stanier Black 5 Class No. 45407 "Lancashire Fusilier" on 1Z45 Hauling the Buxton Spa Express (Railway Touring Company) Preston to Buxton running through Rishton station.[ATTACH]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
45407 seen at Holme Chapel before shutting off coasting along then opening up again before finally coming to a halt just short of the Tunnel, apparently due to lambs on the line then after a short while setting off again. [MEDIA]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM -
Mick45305 liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
Overall, a great itinerary - reminiscent of the Cotton Mills - with scenery to suit everyone. There was a stop made at Holme, Burnley side of Copy Pit, allegedly due to animals on the line and trespass. Nevertheless, it was also great to see...
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM -
Mick45305 liked 5098's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
Trying to hide the stock (1). Copy Pit summit [ATTACH] Trying to hide the stock (2). Barmoor Clough tunnel. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
Yesterday was grim, we even had a few flakes of snow before the heavy rain set in. Today was much better, dry and sunny with little or no wind but cool - a good day for "puffering". My original plan to watch the train at Entwistle, on the direct...
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Mick45305 liked ribble's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
45407 at Walk Mill on the climb to Copy Pit on 14/3/2026 David Price Cop Lane on Flickr [ATTACH]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Mick45305 liked 46223's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
45407 speeds through Littleborough. [ATTACH]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Mick45305 liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier" with 47813 On the Rear. Hauling the Buxton Spa Express, passing Bamber bridge 14/3/26. [MEDIA]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM -
Mick45305 liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
Buxton spa express passing Brock 14/03/26. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Mick45305 liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Thought I'd drop this in today after such a superb day out, especially the Carlisle to Shap Summit run, where the report ends. Will finish it over the weekend. The Cumbrian Mountaineer, 11th March 2026 Saphos Trains Giants of Steam Part 3;...
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM -
Mick45305 liked TheModster's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Good start to the season for the mighty merchant. Captured at Bromley, Aylesham & Hildenborough bank: [MEDIA]
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM -
Mick45305 liked A1X's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
With 1450 and 4150 running it's just a shame 1054 hasn't been booked for a three-way anagram opportunity
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Loco Directions North 813 7714 1450 4150 Pug South 4930 7802 13268 75069 Judy TBC - Duke of Gloucester. Turntable currently not accessible so it’s pretty much everything will face as it currently does, barring 813 which has permission for a...
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Scene from last weekend [ATTACH]
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM