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free2grice replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
46115 hauling 7 maroon mk.1s today and an LMS coach at the southern end. Looks very good. Train very busy, all good news for the railway. GWR 14xx on the autotrain, sandwiched between two auto-trailers. <BJ>
Jul 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Watercress line diesel gala 11-13 July 2025.
It's all on the Watercress Line Facebook page. Bite the bullet young man. Between all the rubbish, Facebook has it's plus sides. <BJ>
Jul 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Good to see 31806 in action today!! It's now cooler for the crews but very warm temperatures predicted again at the end of next week. <BJ>
Jul 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Watercress line diesel gala 11-13 July 2025.
''We are thrilled to announce that our latest visitor for the July Diesel gala has been confirmed as a Class 70 locomotive*, courtesy of our friends at Freightliner Ltd''.
Jul 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Watercress line diesel gala 11-13 July 2025.
Latest news from the Watercress Line: ''We are very excited to announce that another visitor for the July Diesel gala has been confirmed as a Class 66 locomotive*, courtesy of our friends at Freightliner Limited''.
Jul 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM -
free2grice liked green five's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Positioning move of Diesel locos from the Severn Valley to the Watercress Line on Thursday 10th July: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U58257/2025-07-10/detailed Sent from my XQ-BT52 using Tapatalk
Jul 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread RTC 2025.
It's definitely been cancelled I'm afraid. [BJ]
Jul 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM -
free2grice liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.
I am merely acting as a messenger and in good faith sharing information. The fire risk status is updated daily based on a daily Met Office report. I cannot report on information as to why it is one status one week vs the next, but there seems...
Jul 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread RTC 2025.
The air-con failed on several of the coaches on Pathfinder's Mazey Day charter to Penzance on Saturday. The stock was formed of mostly blue & grey mk.2s. Some passengers were able to move to other coaches but others had to sit and bear the...
Jul 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Meanwhile, back to Bahamas. The loco is now well on it's way to Tyseley. [BJ]
Jul 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Blimey - is it the heat? [BJ]
Jun 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM -
free2grice liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Info from a mate working at the Worth Valley says it’s now going tomorrow as both diesel and steamer failed (latter’s exhaust injector went pop)
Jun 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
The light engine diesel move this morning from Tyseley to the KWVR was cancelled. ''This service was cancelled due to a request by the train operator''. Realtime Trains | 0E17 0632 Tyseley Steam Trust to Keighley & Wvlr | 30/06/2025
Jun 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM