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JBTEvans replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Had an enjoyable day out on Saturday, poured down in the morning but was a sunny afternoon. Some good ales on offer at Highley. Great to see 4930 in steam for the first time, and also to ride behind 37263 after watching progress on its overhaul...
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:38 PM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.
I should say right up front that I don’t know the circumstances here, and I’m also not a guard so don’t know precisely what training they may or may not have for such a scenario. But I can imagine that one guard, faced with a carriage full of...
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM -
JBTEvans liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
A little late, carried on further south for a few weeks holiday, so first chance I've had to put some shots up. Wonderful time, 3 days running around with rover tickets , trying to achieve haulage by every loco and combinations. Thanks to all for...
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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ruddingtonrsh56 replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
I would have thought that an uneven exhaust beat was a result of valve timings being off rather than cutoff position, which would be more noticeable in the change in tone of the exhaust beat
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM -
ghost liked Steve's post in the thread Tornado.
so what exactly are these corners that have been cut if they are so clear to you?
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:26 PM -
3ABescot liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
A little late, carried on further south for a few weeks holiday, so first chance I've had to put some shots up. Wonderful time, 3 days running around with rover tickets , trying to achieve haulage by every loco and combinations. Thanks to all for...
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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3ABescot liked Steam Valley Productions's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
Some footage from all 3 days of the gala, featuring shed scenes on Saturday morning. All 3 visitors featured including 2807, 7903 from the home fleet!! [MEDIA] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:04 PM -
3ABescot liked black5's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
Thanks Martin and all at GWSR putting on yesterdays charter. My video link below: [MEDIA]
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM -
2857Harry replied to the thread Saphos 2024.
I did not say a daily occurance. I’ve said I’ve known it happens with TOCs who run daily. IE regular operators. XC have to my knowledge at least twice in the past tried sending a HST down there with long links, only to be told no the closer it...
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM -
Chris86 replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.
This begs only one question in my mind; What was the guard doing? Why were they not turfed off at the next station and told in no uncertain terms they were no longer welcome to visit the railway?
Jun 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM -
46203 replied to the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
Ring WCR - they might know...
Jun 17, 2024 at 11:54 AM -
osprey liked Eightpot's post in the thread Tornado.
The author Neville Shute in his autobiography "Sliderule" gave his opinion that in business there are two types of people involved. They are divided into the 'starters' and the 'runners', and are seldom combined in any one person, which rather...
Jun 17, 2024 at 11:54 AM -
neildimmer replied to the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
Will the Scarborough Spa Express be running or not this year, they state on the website that the 1st one is in less than 2 weeks time on the 27th June, Will it or wont it??? Thanks in advance Neil
Jun 17, 2024 at 11:52 AM
