3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot liked City_Steam's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
A few from the both brilliant and frustrating Extreme weekend! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
If last week was "El Scorchio" then today was "El Gloomio"! The weather was dull and dreary; one forecast was for sunshine and showers, the other for dull, more dull and duller still with an increasing risk of rain. There had been overnight...
Jul 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM -
3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] There has been much discussion recently about the whistle on this engine and I have to say it was the only noise audible from 'Blue Peter' today as it was pushed around Cumbria. Under abysmal weather conditions LNER Peppercorn A2 class...
Jul 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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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
