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pete12000 replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
First leg from Paddington is now on RTT Plus Penzance - Chester on day 2
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM -
Matt78 replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
it’s true there are work arounds, though I-think the right decision was made for my railway. I don’t begrudge others using them though, each to their own.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM -
35B liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Many mainline embankments have had significant works done over the years to be fair, much larger scale than we can contemplate affording proactively.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
35B replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
And I’m no more comfortable about that with the Mk1
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
'Twas ever thus. Look how older, more established, heritage railways essentially burnt through cheap Mark 1s. A lot are likely to be scrapped in the next ten years. Hopefully the ones that survive will be the ones that are historically most...
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM -
Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Interesting is that the section north of Broadway to Honeybourne West Loop (say 4 miles) is perfectly flat, with no cuttings or embankments.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Rander replied to the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Full timings now on Railcam, gone live in the last hour or so. Nothing on RTT yet.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
sunstream liked wcmlbls1846's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Photos of the locos and each of the coaches start here: https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-west-trains-2026/i-TWBpqgg Andrew N
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM -
acorb liked Breva's post in the thread Railcar 22 at GWSR Dates in April & May.
A ballast train went out today. [ATTACH] As we had a possession and there were no services, we were in no great hurry, so did a few photo stops on the way. Enthusiast diesel drivers, see... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM -
decauville1126 liked silversteellady's post in the thread RTC 2026.
My shots of yesterday's Sussex Belle leaving and arriving back into Victoria, was nice seeing Eddystone on the main line for the first time :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Julian Jones replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Sounds like a great job has been done by all involved both in terms of shed staff and organisers. Well done!
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
