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acorb replied to the thread WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th.
Plenty, and I believe there is an overflow if the main car park fills up. Always join at BL as only 20mins from the M5. Must admit that it is a shame the South Wales to Somerset ferry never got off the drawing board though!
Apr 26, 2024 at 6:37 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
It’s good for tomorrow, 70A shedplate and red nameplates just as it was in 1974. Quite an achievement for a 100% volunteer run single engine to be on the mainline for 50 years [ATTACH]
Apr 26, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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acorb liked Keith Sims's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Took a ride behind Witherslack Hall yesterday: splendid Blue bells trackside above Williton, huge teddy bear at Teddy Bear crossing, and most significant of all lots of tree planting in the "potato field" above Trible bridge. hopefully the latter...
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:41 PM -
acorb liked martin1656's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Having a long loop on the approach to the station makes sense, because it would enable a train to be held awaiting either a platform, or to head out over the viaduct, and enable either platform to be used. Or even to clear the road if you're...
Apr 24, 2024 at 1:14 PM -
acorb liked oldmrheath's post in the thread "Solar-powered freight train"?.
I guess that's a light goods loco? Jon
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:29 AM -
acorb liked wazza588's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).
A few more images taken on Saturday and Sunday: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard
Apr 23, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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acorb liked Will RL's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
The timing speed simply shows what's been asked for. I used D1015 as an example as it’s something I can relate to in 35028 also making its return and could share possible understanding. Ref the Western, discussions with the loco owning group and...
Apr 23, 2024 at 8:25 PM -
acorb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
From Pathfinder email regards 'English Riviera Air Show', 1st June: "The train will be timed to run at 75mph with load 12 and a Class 50 on the rear for insurance. We are told that this will be common practice for every railtour with D1015...
Apr 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM -
acorb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
I think we are all trying to make the same point but coming from slightly different angles! -No NR don't have a steam loco category, so use nearest comparable performance characteristic (diesel, trailing load 715t) -The maximum timing speed isn't...
Apr 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM -
acorb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
Indeed, my response was a comment on @Will RL post that D1015 had slower timings on a recent trip. The majority of steam trips are timed at 60mph and 700 tonnes trailing weight to account for the slower acceleration performance compared to more...
Apr 23, 2024 at 7:16 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2024.
Here, here!! When you consider that railtour passengers may not be 'railway regulars', it seems to be pretty poor for station staff to deliberately make life more difficult just because they are on a charter and not a service train. Does not...
Apr 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM -
acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.
Bristol Temple Meads is an example of a station that gives rail tour gen on it's information boards. It gives the platform, the expected arrival time and it regularly updates. If asked politely, the staff have always allowed me access to the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM -
acorb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
I understand from the latest Pathfinder tours email that D1015 is now limited to 75mph rather than 90mph (owner's choice) and all her trips will now have a class 50 on the back for insurance - this may dictate the lower pathing speeds.
Apr 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM
