3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot replied to the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
Monday's leg of the trip looks likely to be diverted away from the Marches Line because of a collapsed culvert yesterday. I received an email from Transport for Wales at 1601 today from which this is the relevant paragraph: "Rail services between...
Apr 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM -
3ABescot liked Victor's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
That's handsome. I really do hope they can get a (long) period of trouble free running out of it. I think the livery suits it well.;)
Apr 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM -
3ABescot liked osprey's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
That's the livery I remember...hauling the Queen of Scots out of Leeds Central with a little J50 giving a shove at the rear.... happy days...
Apr 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM -
3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Tornado leaves Shropshire. Leaving the Coleham depot to turn ; English Bridge by the Abbey and about to leave Shropshire at Whitchurch. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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3ABescot liked pmh_74's post in the thread Rolling Stock Movements.
Reported on FB that Quorn Wagon & Wagon have taken delivery of Lowfit B452718 from the Mid-Hants. This arrived loaded with the replica 'D' type open container which the Mid-Hants built some years ago. (Not an entirely accurate replica; more of an...
Apr 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM -
3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
You can please some of the people some of the time, most people most of the time but not all of the people all of the time, personally I think its a superb paint job
Apr 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM -
3ABescot liked Big Al's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Titles and hang ups. This is really for the 'wind me up' thread but 'Head of People'.....'Human Resources Manager'.......etc. What on earth was wrong with Personnel Manager? Why use one word when two will do. :rolleyes:
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM -
3ABescot liked ribble's post in the thread The chairman's train. From 16th April, 2025.
37409 and 37401 pass the gatehouse of Whalley Abbey and head onto the viaduct with the Appleby-Euston leg of the Chairman's train on 23/4/2025 David Price Cop Lane on Flickr[ATTACH]
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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3ABescot liked GWR7812's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Thank you very much for the great Steam Gala. The 1600 km driving for this extended weekend was well worth it. My personal highlight was to see 45627 in person for the first time. Here are one video clip and some photos: [MEDIA] 45627 Rifle...
Apr 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM -
3ABescot liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025.
Careful, you may get an invite to meet your maker from someone! :D
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM -
3ABescot liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025.
Looks cracking to me.
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM -
3ABescot liked gricerdon's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam | 24th-26th of May 2025.
Bit strong Tom.Here is 31065 at Ashford 25.02.62. This how those old enough remember her.
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM -
3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
A very good job all round with the event turning a profit which is what matters the most. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and all the locos behaved. Couldn’t quite organise the weather for the whole thing, but suspect that helped keep us...
Apr 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM -
3ABescot liked theonlyadsrulz's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
A couple photos from Sunday and Monday of the gala. Thanks to all for still managing to put on an excellent event in the circumstances. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM -
3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
The morning had dawned a little misty but this soon cleared and the sun emerged, some clouds gathered but it was a predominantly sunny morning. However, towards lunchtime the clouds thickened and rain looked a distinct possibility. We have had...
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
