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Sheff replied to the thread 60019 Bittern.
Hang on, this is the Bittern thread, no?
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Like implying the the ORR might be responsible for the late start to the season.
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM -
Sheff liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Bit like the middle east really, one side says it had an agreement but that doesn't mean anything has been agreed. It strikes me as more PR balls from Carnforth just trying to put a positive spin from the dire straits of the Lune. I think it was...
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
This has been rumbling on for years. To me it’s very much in the WIBN category. It’s not made it into any of the strategic rail reviews, even at stage 1 feasibility study level iirc. Disappointing for those of us who were in at the launch of...
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
Sheff liked 35B's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
I'll let you have that conversation with Mrs and Miss 35B!
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM -
Sheff liked steam_mad's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Have they actually reached an agreement with the ORR on anything? It doesn't read like it. Conceding to fit CDL is not reaching an agreement - it is the bare bones requirement to run your stock on the national network. Had they actually reached...
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM -
Sheff liked 35B's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Except that the discussion wasn't just "whether" but also "under what terms". Part A has been answered, but part B remains unclear - and based on everything that ORR have said before, is critically important detail.
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM -
Sheff liked steam_mad's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
No, but it would happen within a timescale agreed to by the ORR and applicant of a temporary derogation. I really hope we see mk1s running in Fort William this year, have no grudge against West Coast having travelled on many of their trains in...
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
I totally share your scepticism. Nothing new there, just confirms what we already know, but now it’s out in the public domain. My take away is that there’s currently no exemption granted. Ulterior motive? Draw your own conclusion.
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM -
Sheff liked Chris86's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Proper spin there. Just waiting for it to be the "Big bad ORRs" fault that they can't run Mk1s again this year.
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM -
Sheff attached a file to the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
Not to be missed ….. this a Saturday, 10.00am - 4.00pm A bargain at only £3. [ATTACH]
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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Sheff replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
I wouldn’t miss it! By some measure the most impressive locomotive erection facility in the country.
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:12 AM -
Sheff liked northernsteam's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
If you have not yet visited the works, come along on this Saturday 11th after 10.00 and you will see a locomotive/engineering workshop full of folk, displays, and 2 mainline engines in the process of being built. It only costs £3 for non-members,...
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:10 AM -
Sheff replied to the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
How many delay minutes from today’s shenanigans? I sincerely hope that GBR haven’t been taking a close interest in the performance of these recent tours .
Apr 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
