Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Nothing elsewhere to suggest they aren’t going ahead, RTT do withhold times for railtours with FS to discourage trespassers.
Sep 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM -
Mick45305 liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
The original post was definitely clumsy and unfair, but I agree with Sidmouth's sentiment that 'gala season' creates tough competition. My ideal diary for the next 8 weeks includes the SVR steam gala, NYMR steam gala, Blaenavon steam gala, WSR...
Sep 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM -
Mick45305 liked beavis's post in the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
Mixed Train & Ballast (from Meldon?)[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Sep 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
If you consider the comments made regarding WSR galas since you started with the planning team, may I suggest that you ignore the 1% of negative comments and think of the 99% of positive comments. Over the years, WSR galas have been among the...
Sep 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM -
Mick45305 liked NathanP's post in the thread Midland Pullman HST Tours 2026.
A few photos from today's journey. Knackered now. Walked across the bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to Klyeakin and back.
Sep 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Mick45305 liked Andy2857's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
The 46443 group are currently in the process of converting to charitable status and have begun fundraising to support returning the loco to steam. There's a just giving page here for anyone interested in helping return a very useful, and to the...
Sep 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM -
Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.
In terms of securing a final visitor, the Gloucester Warwick were in the same situation in May for their steam gala. By the skin of their teeth the railway managed to secure Black '5' 45110. The gala was superb. If I were you I would wait until...
Sep 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM -
Mick45305 liked RalphW's post in the thread RTC 2026.
You wouldn't be rich!
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:33 PM -
Mick45305 liked Andy2857's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
The spare pannier boiler is in bridgnorth yard as it has been since it came off 7714. I don't think any work has been undertaken on it. On a separate note, 4150 hauled it's first passenger train in preservation today, double heading with 7714.
Sep 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM -
Mick45305 liked Steve's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.
I’ve previously recounted on The forum the events on the footplate of 60532 on that day, as told to me by the NELPG rep on the footplate. He was sat on the fireman’s seat when it happened. Unfortunately, the driver had not put the catch in on...
Sep 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM -
Mick45305 liked andyjhatton's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Possible arrival of 46115 Scots Guardsman https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U03752/2026-09-16/detailed ?
Sep 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM -
Mick45305 liked Kje7812's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
2 down, 2 to go [ATTACH]
Sep 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Midland Pullman HST Tours 2026.
We travelled yesterday on the Midland Pullman to Oban. 0500 off Durham, and 2344 back (17 earlier than booked!). The Train - As ever with LSL it was immaculate and presented to the highest standard. We’d purchased my mum some flowers for her...
Sep 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.
And she’s off to Bury! 2857 departed today for the workshop of Riley & Sons.
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Mick45305 liked Kje7812's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
One down, three to go [ATTACH]
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
