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Spike liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR Autumn Showcase. 26th - 27th October, 2024.
It was certainly an excellent weekend, thanks to everyone that came and supported! Good to put a couple of names to faces too as always with these things. Was nice to give the DMU a good send off, and welcome 3850 properly and 2807 in its new...
Oct 28, 2024 at 10:35 PM -
Spike liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR Autumn Showcase. 26th - 27th October, 2024.
Echo everything free2grice says, couldn't have said it better. Add my thanks to all concerned for an excellent weekend in good weather throughout. My wife settled down in coach Mary (the first class one!) for a good portion of each day whilst be...
Oct 28, 2024 at 10:34 PM -
Spike liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
It gets late earlier after the clocks go back, the return to Derby approaching Wooton Wawen about 15 minutes after the sunset timed departure from Stratford. Unforunately the advancing cloud killed off what had been a nicely coloured sky. By the...
Oct 28, 2024 at 10:31 PM -
Spike liked 5098's post in the thread RTC 2024.
45212 crossing New Mills viaduct with the Peaks Express: [ATTACH] and climbing towards Buxworth: [ATTACH] Two more from the same vantage point at https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/My-pictures/Recent-additions/Recent-additions-October-2024
Oct 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM -
Spike liked mattspencer's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[img]Stanier Power by Matt Spencer, on Flickr [img]Autumnal Jubilee by Matt Spencer, on Flickr Two of Bahamas in action today
Oct 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM -
Spike liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Awaiting departure from Burton after a successful day [ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM -
Spike liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[MEDIA] Here's my footage of 45596 Bhamas roaring through the countryside in all corners of the Midlands with the Extended Shakespeare Express in beautiful autumn sunshine. I filmed Bahamas at Elford and Danzey. I hope you enjoy it. [ATTACH]...
Oct 27, 2024 at 6:49 PM -
Spike liked alrohomer's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Bahamas approaching Widney Manor [ATTACH] And a couple on the exit of Wood End Tunnel [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
Spike liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR Autumn Showcase. 26th - 27th October, 2024.
Today: [ATTACH] Two GWR 2-8-0s in black.
Oct 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM -
Spike attached a file to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Bahamas seen racing along at Elford, passing quite a gallery on the bridge. [ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM -
Spike liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread RTC 2024.
I hope everyone remembered to change their clocks, for anyone needing a time check its currently 10.03 GMT (on Tuesday). All this clock business has upset Diego. His normal morning routine is, he appears (usually between 8 and 8.30), I let him...
Oct 27, 2024 at 3:45 PM -
Spike liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Looking pristine as usual at Stratford-upon-Avon.[ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 3:42 PM -
Spike liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Finding a (small) gap in the lineside forest near Willington [ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:51 PM -
Spike liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
45212 passing Brock working 5Z60 0730 Carnforth Steamtown to Preston 27/10/24. [ATTACH]
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:17 PM -
Spike liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.
Oswald Jnr left home around 7.45 this morning but Diego was primed and ready and in he came. He had a drink but didn't want any food and settled down on my knee for a 30 minute nap. Over the next hour he came and went three times, the third...
Oct 26, 2024 at 9:39 PM