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Robin replied to the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Yes, Leander was last here as a guest in 2010, and of course was a home loco in the 1980s and 1990s (Galatea was also here for some of that time, un-restored and officially as a source of spare parts for Leander!). Kolhapur visited in 1986 and...

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[Jul 26, 2024] Real Ale and Cider Festival (Epping Ongar Railway)

Epping Ongar Railway and CAMRA present the 2024 edition of the Real Ale and Cider Festival. Friday 26 - Sunday 28 July Key features: Buses/Trains in operation from 1000 until late on Friday & Saturday Up to 30 cask beers at North Weald, 24 at...

Forum: Galas and Events

Johnb liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

@Jonnie as well as you not being a fool, you and your small team of volunteers run a medium length, wonderful heritage railway that attracts a lot of visitors and gives a very great deal of pleasure. I've not been there for a fairly short...

Sheff attached a file to the thread Tornado.

Here re are 4 comparative images of the evolution of the firebox staying on Tornado’s boiler … 1. As built, shown being fitted in 2007 (note that the loco was operated the following year). [ATTACH] 2. As modified at overhaul in 2015 - note...

Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

I believe a decision on the Overnight is still to be taken at the moment so I don’t think there’s a confirmation either way. Like with many a things heritage at the moment it’s all balancing costs, and running an overnight service is not always...

Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Bahamas is one I’ve been looking forward to seeing announced for a while. Shaping up to be a very good event :)

Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Yes, Yes, Yes! Had hoped Leander may have paid a visit prior to expiry of her ticket, but Bahamas is just as good! Been a very long time since a Jubilee was heard up the valley.

Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

33029 + 33207 seen at Starricks Farm [MEDIA]

Mick45305 liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

[MEDIA] 33029 and 33207 head for KWVR with ECS

Gorleston North replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2024.

A list published on a gen group this morning showed both 70000 and 46100 already at Southall.

Steve replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

I don't know about fourteen locos. Last years gala manged 11 as far as I can remember. Lucie, 29, 926, 5428, 55189, 60007, 65894, 75069, 80136, 92134 and 92214 of which 55189, 60007, 75069 and 92214 were visitors. As you suggested, not every...

Steve replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

That would be a sensible approach if that was adopted generally. It could even be expanded to say something like 'Please do not lean out of windows between Grosmont and Whitby due to close lineside foliage."