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waterbucket replied to the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
All steam locos face south with the exception of 68067 which faces north. A set is blood & custard Mk1s including griddle car. B set is maroon Mk1s including refreshment (bar) car.
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM -
Miff replied to the thread SS United States.
This local news outlet says sonar and a remote controlled submarine’ve indicated it’s the right way up. The weather wasn’t right yet for a diving inspection....
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM -
Springs Branch replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Thats Greater Manchester, isn't it?
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM -
3ABescot liked free2grice's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
Does anyone know if all steam locos will face south at the gala please. Also does anyone know which sets A and B correspond to? Many thanks. <BJ>
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM -
3855 replied to the thread 30075 at Plym Valley Railway.
Perhaps they don't want to wear it out?...................
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM -
3ABescot liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
70000 racing through the centre road at Lancaster. It was flying! https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55648797286/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55648934078/in/photostream/
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM -
3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
An exhaust free passage over Dutton Viaduct, hopes were high seeing all the ground frost around but it seemed to warm quickly in the sun. [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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3ABescot liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
70000 Britannia passing Brock on a loaded test run 12/11/26. [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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3855 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Presumably Blackrod to join the collection of similar locomotives in a yard on the industrial estate?
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM -
Miff liked MarkinDurham's post in the thread SS United States.
First reports suggest that she did, in fact, settle upright, so there will be a few folk breathing easier at that news! Whether she did right herself, or the port side turn of the bilge struck first & then she simply pivoted on it doesn't now...
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM -
Springs Branch replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Am told its the Red Rose county.
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
RLinkinS liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
WE’VE WON LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! I’m absolutely delighted that the Spa Valley Railway has been awarded Large Business of the Year at the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026! The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 10th November at the...
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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RLinkinS liked Johnb's post in the thread Railways and People.
A view from Bewdley North Box, October 2013 [ATTACH]
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Mick45305 liked iancawthorne's post in the thread The Cumbrian Mountaineer: 11/11/26 with 6024.
Passing under the M6, having just departed Grayrigg loop. [img] King Edward I at Cowperthwaite
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM -
Mick45305 liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread The Cumbrian Mountaineer: 11/11/26 with 6024.
I'd like to know the last time a steam excursion headed over the S&C at night ? The highlights for us was the charge though Kirkby Stephen and high speed passage through WBQ with whistle going like a good un ! [MEDIA]
Nov 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
