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  1. 3ABescot liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Right of Way on the trackbed has been granted. However, if there are enough complaints, then it has to be referred to the planning authorities for final decision. Details in the LMM segment [MEDIA] Our most valid argument, I believe, is that...

    Mar 18, 2026 at 10:34 AM

  2. 3ABescot liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.

    Out of frames steam test passed on Monday! (Photo Steve Masters) [IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk

    Mar 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM

  3. 3ABescot liked Kingscross's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.

    Good stuff. Are the staff in the photo training to be local councillors staring sadly at potholes for the local paper?

    Mar 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM

  4. 3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.

    2857’s boiler lift has happened today. Big progress towards the frames going to Riley’s.

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  5. 3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] With this years lambs introduced to steam, GWR Castle class No. 4029 'Nunney Castle' pilots SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton' 5Z29 over Capernwray Viaduct to KWVR for the forthcoming gala (Diesel removed in Photoshop) [ATTACH] With...

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  6. 3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread 5029 Nunney Castle, 34046 Braunton & 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier Preston Tuesday 17th March 2026.

    I went over to Preston today to see the 3 steam locos working through, 5029 Nunney Castle, 34046 Braunton were going to the KWVR with 37409 Loch Awe as pilot loco https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/Days-out/2026/March-2026/Preston/i-kmvGnW9...

    Mar 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM

  7. 3ABescot liked Dan W's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    As much as I’d love to say it was the long‑awaited Honeybourne to St James pick‑up goods, sadly not this time. It was actually a photographic charter with 3850. Still, lovely to see the wagons out again ahead of their main outing at the gala events.

    Mar 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM

  8. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    I inadvertently touched a bit of a nerve with my comment about the chap wandering about alongside SNG and agree with most of what has been said. I chose the location as, I like the angle, the close up view and the sun was shining on that side of...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM

  9. 3ABescot liked MellishR's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    I realise that many people are happy using their phones, but I find that much more challenging than using a camera with a viewfinder. When I have paid for the ride I feel entitled to get a look at the loco from up close, but I don't spend long...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM

  10. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    A couple of phone pics from Wednesday, [ATTACH] Penrith - With watering complete the tanker driver drains the remaining water onto the ground. [ATTACH] Carlisle - Despite all the hard work SNG was still gleaming in the afternoon sunshine....

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  11. 3ABescot liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    That's brilliant news! We must have deep pockets, because it's not cheap to hire. So come one, come all! I have a photograph of one at Long Marston in 1951, taken by the signalman. Described as a Leamington to Honeybourne journey. [ATTACH] Is...

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  12. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18UrqXAFij/ Special Historic Visitor Announcement! We are delighted to announce that GWR Railcar No. W22 will be visiting the GWSR from April through to the end of May. The railcar will operate on selected...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM

  13. 3ABescot liked City_Steam's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Combs...vanishing sun (but at least the soundtrack started long before the 5 came into view) [ATTACH] Buxton Signal Box after watering [ATTACH] Heading ECS back into Buxton. [ATTACH] Return journey at New Mills [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  14. 3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Steam and semiphores, 45407 during the shunts at Buxton. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  15. 3ABescot liked 5098's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Trying to hide the stock (1). Copy Pit summit [ATTACH] Trying to hide the stock (2). Barmoor Clough tunnel. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/

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