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    6880 Betton Grange

    I think I'd be more willing to commit to the gala if I knew what the back up option was... Sent from my SM-G770F using Tapatalk
    Post by: Platform 3, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Dreams 2024

    Which is one of the reasons why I have stopped doing mainline trips. There is now effectively a fairly small list of 'core' steam routes, and so...
    Post by: Platform 3, Mar 28, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    I occasionally wonder whether the A1 Trust would still honour the post-Ebor Flyer discount that my wife and I are due. Amazed that six years have...
    Post by: Platform 3, Mar 28, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    I'm completely confused by Timetable C. It claims to be operated by two steam and one diesel, but if the services are labelled correctly then I...
    Post by: Platform 3, Feb 17, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

    I went last year and found it very similar to my only previous visit about 10 years ago. Both times the Fairburns have been in the shed - although...
    Post by: Platform 3, Oct 22, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 14th-17th September 2023

    I haven't been this year for various logistical reasons, but an hour down late on Sunday afternoon doesn't seem that bad to me. Sent from my...
    Post by: Platform 3, Sep 17, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 14th-17th September 2023

    But paint jobs are for life? Sent from my SM-G770F using Tapatalk
    Post by: Platform 3, Sep 11, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Harz Narrow Gauge - HSB

    We took the train, with an overnight stop in Cologne, to Wernigerode. Then once on the Harz system we went up the Brocken, then two trains through...
    Post by: Platform 3, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    SVR General Discussion

    For a significant birthday last weekend my wife and I had dinner at the Savoy. Three courses plus cocktails in one of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants...
    Post by: Platform 3, Apr 21, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring gala 14-16 April (plus Pendennis Castle trips 13 April)

    I hadn't realised exactly what led to the delays although it was clear that Highley was the centre of the difficulties. The timetable was very...
    Post by: Platform 3, Apr 15, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring gala 14-16 April (plus Pendennis Castle trips 13 April)

    Never has been for a Spring Gala has it? Sent from my SM-G770F using Tapatalk
    Post by: Platform 3, Apr 13, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events