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  1. MikeParkin65 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    Due to a failure of Locomotive 1450 the following amendments will apply for the remainder of the gala. Saturday 18th April • The 1715 Bewdley to Highley service will be CANCELLED. • The 1830 Highley to Kidderminster service will...

    Apr 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
  2. MikeParkin65 liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    My heart hurts for the Churnet Valley. These sort of incidents can be broadcasted within minutes of what happened. No time for the heat to come out of the sting of the incident before it appears online.

    Apr 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
  3. MikeParkin65 liked JBTEvans's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    Great day on the railway yesterday, the vast majority of services were bang on time to the minute (if not early arriving!). Trains were well loaded and I think the railway deserves credit for basically making Thursday now a full day rather than...

    Apr 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
  4. MikeParkin65 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.

    Apr 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
  5. MikeParkin65 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    They have fitted CDL vehicles not a spin. They are obviously doing the job. They are doing the work. The mainline scene would have been and will be a dam site poorer without WCR so we should support them.

    Apr 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM