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  1. acorb liked JBTEvans's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Really enjoyable day the SVR today, 13268 star of the show today undoubtably on that 9 L +Stoke R rake, looking and sounding the business, the pick-up goods is such an interest, saw the activity at Arley around 2pm with 7812 barking away as she...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM

  2. acorb replied to the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    Are we seriously suggesting that you will not injure yourself falling out of a door at 40mph?? Really not sure I understand this secondary route argument or am I missing something? Secondary routes also introduce other hazards such as limited...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM

  3. acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Just don't get her dirty, Harry. That's all I'm saying!

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM

  4. acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    And finally the day is here! Absolute privilege to fire 13268 this morning on the big LMS set. A lot of effort has gone in to this event so please enjoy it everyone

    IMG_0891.jpeg Apr 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM

  5. acorb liked jonathonag's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    If we're talking from the lineside, there's 3 factors that I've experienced both personally and being part of the wider community: 1 - There are a dedicated band of photographers and video takers who are chasing the entire tour. They tend to...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:42 PM

  6. acorb liked 35B's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    WCRC have an opportunity to contribute feedback to proposed changes to standards and, as I agree in large part with your view that some of these changes in standards are disproportionate, I would want them to engage effectively with the...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 1:10 PM

  7. acorb liked jonathonag's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    When was the last time steam faced out of Kyle of Lochalsh? 1st October 2000? [img]Black 5 No. 44871 - Erbusaig by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 44871 - Loch a' Chuillin by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr And Gleneagles the...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 1:08 PM

  8. acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    It's been a busy week for the Bridgnorth fitters. Well done to them.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM

  9. acorb liked Apollo12's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.

    I knew I could come on here to find out what happened ;) Sanders were tested and all ok on shed, dried out before starting out from Glenfinnan and then when stuck on the hill in filthy weather conditions they were checked and no longer working....

    Apr 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM

  10. acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    I had the pleasure of 45305 Kyle to Inverness on an earlier GB thanks to the kindness of Nigel Dobbing and James Shuttleworth . It was tender first but even then the soundtrack was spine tingling . When WC are good they can be really good and...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 7:35 PM

  11. acorb liked 16Ventnor's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.

    This afternoon’s climb from Strathcarron to Luib summit near Achnasheen was absolutely wonderful listening from the first coach behind the support. With ‘continuous’ jointed track it transported me back many decades. Although I had serious...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 7:34 PM

  12. acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.

    I've just noticed some very important news that has just been published on the MNLPS website: https://www.clan-line.org.uk/news/clan-line-passes-its-vab-and-boiler-inspection/ It's funny how some loco owners just go about what they do without...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 6:56 PM

  13. acorb replied to the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    I presume the owners wish to launch properly on their own train once it's been top coated and lined out. I would imagine it will be very heavily photographed this weekend though and is probably still proving quite a bit of an attraction to the...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

  14. acorb liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    Rather rare sighting of steam on the main line not being propelled by a diesel. First Shakespeare of the season. [ATTACH]

    5043 Dorridge 070424 lr.jpg Apr 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM

  15. acorb liked 5944's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.

    45212 was turned before Tuesday's trip.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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