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ragl liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
On Monday 14th September we welcomed Daniela Filova to our base at Diamond Engineering in Sheffield. She was measuring and calculating the Centre of Gravity of our six coupled driving wheels, one of the final actions before we are ready to send...
Sep 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Kirk Oswald liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Photographing steam in the Karoo.
4 July 1990 followed a day of the sort of weather that could happen during a Karoo winter, although thankfully not too often - a mild, overcast and windy day. On the 4th, two 25NC workings were scheduled out of De Aar, one before and one after...
Sep 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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3ABescot liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Had an excellent day at the SVR on Friday. I was amazed how good the timekeeping was all day, certainly not normal for a gala. I don't know whether the timetable has been tweaked to make it more resilient, or if it was just luck that nothing...
Sep 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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johnofwessex replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
How about this ex Port Talbot Railway as a new build [IMG]
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alts1985 liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Not much more to add other than another top notch gala from the SVR. Great selection of locos, the timetable was the perfect balance between interest, reliability and frequency. Trains were very well loaded, but always able to get a seat if...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Johnme101 liked A1X's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another fabulous gala weekend, some photos below. More can be found at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Severn-Valley-Railway/Autumn-Steam-Gala-September-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Johnme101 liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There really isn't a lot to do, bar fitting the electronics - which apparently has a date confirmed with the contractor according to the last YouTube update. Don't forget it went to Derby via rail last year, so it is already a known entity to...
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Johnme101 liked neildimmer's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Photos from my 2 day visit start with Friday, which turned out a very wet afternoon at Bridgnorth!!, excellent running all day i overheard a conversation at Bridgnorth between some footplate crew that 4150 is a very strong engine, far better than...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Johnme101 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
We have a new complete "W" iron! However the main job on Wednesday was to prepare Rothley shed for the Beer Festival. There are two visitors as well, going to be on display. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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green five liked A1X's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another fabulous gala weekend, some photos below. More can be found at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Severn-Valley-Railway/Autumn-Steam-Gala-September-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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green five liked Johnb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Fitting it out with AWS/TPWS, GMS-R and OTM-R and a speedometer is a huge amount to do with an unbelievable amount of wiring and it all has to be tested. The loco will need a loaded test run. I’m sure they are on top of it, I’m just surprised it...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There really isn't a lot to do, bar fitting the electronics - which apparently has a date confirmed with the contractor according to the last YouTube update. Don't forget it went to Derby via rail last year, so it is already a known entity to...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Ditto regards 813, it goes really well. Gave me one of my runs of the day yesterday and has quite the surprising turn of speed. 4 coaches no problem although I think its limit is 5 on the valley unassisted. Also heard the same regards 4150,...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Photos from my 2 day visit start with Friday, which turned out a very wet afternoon at Bridgnorth!!, excellent running all day i overheard a conversation at Bridgnorth between some footplate crew that 4150 is a very strong engine, far better than...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
