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  1. 3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I think some credit ought to be given that the way this has been set up and the due diligence done means it is financially worthwhile for the railway . Gus and all involved will have taken a very measured approach to this trial and the potential...

    Jul 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
  2. 3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Not quite. The trial will prove the sustainability really. If it’s a success that makes the right ammount of money then it can be looked at from a more paid staff type operation which of course is a game changer. I think it will be well patronised

    Jul 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
  3. 3ABescot liked Bikermike's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Lots... Depends which but of normal you want back. For fire-risk reduction purposes in the short term, a week of steady drizzle would probably be best, as it gets all the dry dead stuff damp, which is the short-term problem. For a longer-term...

    Jul 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
  4. 3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Not sure what the SVR will do when 7714 is withdrawn from traffic! ;)

    Jul 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM
  5. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    From SVR Diesels Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17tksP6JyX/ Service Modifications 20 - 26 July Hi All, Due to a slight shortage of available steam power for a week or so (we only have 813 & 7714 available this week) the...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM
  6. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

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  7. 3ABescot liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Great to hear this news

    Jul 21, 2026 at 6:46 PM