3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot liked JBTEvans's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Fri 17th July - 5Z29 1018 Crewe H.S. to Bishops Lydeard has got to be 5029 with that headcode and avoiding Shrewsbury! 61306 went to Southall yesterday hauled by the 20s that took 60007 to BL on Thursday. 60007 has been swapped to 11th July...
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM -
3ABescot liked Belgarath001's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
To red pen something is to underline/mark in your spotter's book with red pen the loco/unit you have been hauled by. Black pen for seen. So Matt is saying someone's Dad (and I'm guessing his as I believe Matt Senior is a long-time SVR...
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM -
3ABescot liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Or the alien invasion at the last Diesel Gala.
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Seems a fairly sensible decision as this country was never invaded
Jul 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
3ABescot liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Another couple from todays testing.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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3ABescot liked Eisenbahn Träumer's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
Hey all, attached you will find two videos, which I made in May 2026. The first part is about the GCR Nottingham with visiting LNER 60103 "Flying Scotsman". The second part is about the Loughborough to Leceister North section which I visited on...
Jul 4, 2026 at 6:39 AM -
3ABescot liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] A blast from the chime whistle---first sight under the occupation bridge and then the steady climb to the summit at Blea Moor a magical few minutes in the northern fells. Taken from behind the fence not on railway land.
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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3ABescot liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
60532 Seen from high above Helwith Bridge by kind permission of the landowner. [MEDIA]
Jul 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM -
3ABescot liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Here's something we all can enjoy and no cosplaying necessary ! [MEDIA]
Jul 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM -
3ABescot liked Bikermike's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
It's not how it's taught in schools, but how it is twisted by those with an agenda. At this distance we have generally lost those who were maimed physically or mentally, so the survivor bias is worse. When Dad's Army was written, it was seen by...
Jul 3, 2026 at 1:46 AM -
3ABescot liked Dunfanaghy Road's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
As far as a railway event set in wartime is concerned, surely the only 'enemy' troops should be POWs? Pat
Jul 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM -
3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] Under threatening skies LNER Peppercorn A2 class No. 60532 'Blue Peter' makes a fine sight and sound as it works todays 'Fellsman' through Dent Station towards Garsdale and on to Carlisle [ATTACH] With the long awaited forecast of...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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3ABescot liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I was discussing the whistle today with a friend and it is believed to be from New Zealand, acquired by Geoff Drury. Today's job at Lazonby: [img] Blue Peter at Lazonby ...and Angerholme: [img] Blue Peter at Angerholme
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
3ABescot liked 26D_M's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
That I recall was documented in a slim book about Blue Peter from the early 70s I recollect having, think maybe bought at Dinting Railway Centre. It was a history of the loco and information about the plans for it in preservation, including the...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
3ABescot liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I tend to avoid the railways in the warmer Months and go to steam rallies but did pop out to see 4150 on loaded test runs this afternoon.... [ATTACH]
Jul 1, 2026 at 7:17 PM
