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  1. 26D_M liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.

    Here is a picture of two of the gala stars that could have been taken today, but instead of being dated 22nd March 2026 the date is in fact the spring gala on 22nd March 1975 [ATTACH] Peter

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  2. 26D_M replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    True. On the other hand, if 7802 was used the Class 20 which dragged 1450 around would have been superfluous I daresay, thus reducing the overall expenditure to within the margins of Manor vs 14xx hire fee. Maybe there isn't a hire fee for 1450,...

    Mar 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM

  3. 26D_M replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Doesn't 1450 incur a hire fee if it is steamed and accumulates mileage?

    Mar 22, 2026 at 8:53 AM

  4. 26D_M liked alastair's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    shoveage from the back should take care of that!

    Mar 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM

  5. 26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    If this is the case then this really is all about one man's ego rather than any economic argument. Why would you not run the service if you have now made the investment to run in a profitable and compliant fashion?? Surely you want to make that...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM

  6. 26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    It really is quite simple. If you want to remain part of the club, you have to abide by the rules of the club (which all of the other club members have done). If you don't, you are no longer a member of the club. I find all this moaning about...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM

  7. 26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    You misunderstand. "Purportedly" was a reference to whether the wibble is true not whether the CDL would be "proper".

    Mar 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM

  8. 26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    It seems doubtful ORR would be influenced one way or the other by such a threat. The only thing the regulator will be interested is in those coaches purportedly fitted now being R5 compliant. If WC has proved they have an effective method ORR...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM

  9. 26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Perhaps to the extent that passengers of the Jacobite are a potentially a good source of income for the company owner to offset the other overheads of buying/maintaining/operating a large collection of steam locos. If the Jacobite has become a...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM

  10. 26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    SITOA appears to be under a misapprehension that 2026 is the first time an exemption hasn't been issued. The Jacobite service in fact operated in 2024 and 2025 using CDL compliant stock, the difference being that in 2026 the operator has decided...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM

  11. 26D_M liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Already hidden behind Manston and the resident foliage in steam Austerity Tank Engine WD152 "Rennes" lurks in Kings Road West Sidings. Plus a black and white image perhaps more in keeping with "industrial clutter" associated with an Austerity in...

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