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  1. 1020 Shireman replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    Thought details of the day would have been posted before now but as they haven't been thought I'd put something together. UK Steam Hauled Tour No. 947 The Shap Mountaineer 16th March 2024 At last there was a train worth travelling on in 2024....

    Mar 19, 2024 at 8:01 AM
  2. ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    Sorry - who exactly are you suggesting has been drinking? ;) Tom

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:56 AM
  3. Ben Jenden liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Im told that the full paint job hasn’t been applied due to timing for getting it to the SVR and tested. Testing it was far more important, due to the limited time window in which to do it. I believe it is to remain Blue, which actually I...

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:48 AM
  4. Ben Jenden liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Nothing spoilsport about it. It won’t be ready for general public traffic at that point, and they want it to be on their terms what train it hauls passengers on first. Can’t argue with that.

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:47 AM
  5. 47406 liked Robert F's post in the thread Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway General Discussion.

    Gala 4-6 May with 2 visiting locos which are new to R&ER (one is new to everywhere!). https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/events/2024-gala-celebrations

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
  6. acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    And if testing reveals something that needs taking apart, the paint job won't be ruined either - very sensible to me!

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM
  7. johnofwessex liked D7076's post in the thread WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th.

    It was supposed to be at Battlefield in February and at ESR last weekend …. I’m sure when it does steam it’ll have no teething troubles and be fine on 16 mile plus runs on day one ….

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM
  8. johnofwessex liked nick813's post in the thread WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th.

    I hope it is 813 :-)

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM
  9. acorb liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread Statfold Barn Railway - Spectacle of Steam - 16 & 17 March.

    And don't forget the service frequency - always some action to be noted thus keeping the kids occupied !

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:38 AM
  10. 35B liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    No one seems to have picked up on the simple fact that a DC concession food outlet runs at the entrance to Norden station, therefore a huge chunk of possible custom has already been serviced and lost to the railway.

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:38 AM
  11. 35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    Sorry - who exactly are you suggesting has been drinking? ;) Tom

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM
  12. Simon Smith replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Lovely video and picture, whats the gradient up there, it sounds like the locos working hard and not going too fast?

    Mar 19, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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