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  1. 26D_M replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Cheers, is it now owned by somebody with a connection to the depot? I recall it was sold then left LHR for Ruddington, presumably gone out of ticket and awaiting overhaul.

    Apr 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM

  2. 26D_M replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Interesting to note an industrial steam loco on the depot, far right in the second photo. Looks like it might be the Barclay side tank, ex LHR and more recently at Ruddington?

    Apr 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM

  3. 26D_M liked Respite's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.

    68067 had two firebars removed before being put out again yesterday. The driver told me it was now steaming a lot better. As it obviously couldn't be tested it still wasn't entrusted with the three coach rake on its own. The fireman also told...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 8:34 AM

  4. 26D_M liked mattspencer's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    [IMG] Steady Eddy by Matt Spencer, on Flickr

    Apr 26, 2026 at 10:22 PM

  5. 26D_M liked 5098's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    45407 approaches Montrose on Day 6, 23rd April. I chose this location for the composition, and was not expecting the loco to be working on the downhill gradient, but it was a very welcome bonus! [ATTACH] Another 17 pictures of the four Scottish...

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  6. 26D_M replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.

    Well the booking terms quite prominently say steam isn't guaranteed and if a diesel has to be substituted a refund of £30 per person will be issued. This amounts to around 2% as a "steam premium". Having travelled, the only way one would know a...

    Apr 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM

  7. 26D_M liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Moorbarrow has now returned home after 13 months away at the EVR. The TSO has also entered traffic after the comprehensive repairs.

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  8. 26D_M liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Haulwen’s first appearance of the season on test after repairs.

    1bf5fd73-4601-41db-a948-0b01ce54ebb9.jpeg Apr 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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