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3ABescot liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The preferred method of operating steam locos is smokebox facing south. However, locos are occasionally turned to even out tyre wear. Despite all the doom and gloom the railway is a wonderful line when things are going to plan and well worth a...
May 3, 2026 at 1:38 AM -
3ABescot liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Nothing exiting with performance today but the whistles made the shots worthwhile, oh and a gleaming Clan Line too! [MEDIA]
May 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM -
3ABescot liked Sulzerman's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Super poster for the diesel gala [ATTACH]
May 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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3ABescot liked Sam 60103's post in the thread Midland Pullman HST Tours 2026.
Just passed me at Kirkcaldy 15 minutes ago.
May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM -
3ABescot liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Clan Line at the head end of today’s Belmond outing, with a Class 67 inbetween tender and Mercator due to Kent having a Red fire risk
May 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM -
3ABescot liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26.
Against a skyline dominated by the turrets of Beeston and Peckforton castles, ex-GWR Castle class 4-6-0 No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe makes its way towards Chester with Vintage Trains North Wales Coast Express charter from Birmingham New Street...
May 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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3ABescot liked Romsey's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Just reported on MNLPS facebook page that 35028 has passed her FTR. Also 17096 has been returned to her rightful place in the train. Cheers, Neil
May 2, 2026 at 3:02 AM -
3ABescot liked jnc's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Great images; thanks for posting them! They show excellent progress! There's enough stone down now that the chances of the sides of the excavation collapsing seem now (to this total amateur at geotechnical engineering) to be minimal. The...
May 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM -
3ABescot liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
More pictures of the slip remediation including some drone shots: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Meanwhile Manston has landed at Toddington and is straight into service every day this bank holiday weekend over the full length of the...
May 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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3ABescot liked alexl102's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Important to note regarding Embsay’s finances is that they are not cash rich. Historically money has been tight, and they've had an ongoing overdraft with the bank, loans from members etc. In the last few years, the board have done a brilliant...
May 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM -
3ABescot liked jnc's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I'd rate headlining a dog ticket in advertising as something a little stronger then "misleading". Noel
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM -
3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I had no idea the turnover was that great - that's "premier league" territory in turnover, for a line which - with all due respect - I suspect most enthusiasts don't immediately think of when asked the question "what do you think are the most...
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:02 AM -
3ABescot liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Thinking about things, I suggest that it would be possible to run a limited service from Pickering to Whitby and not interfere with the Thomas event. The first train out of Pickering is normanlly at 09.20. That could run from Pl.1, as normal...
Apr 30, 2026 at 3:59 AM -
3ABescot liked jnc's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Excellent news - and progress! It's going better than dealing with previous slips on the line, I think - but maybe that's just that this one has caused much less upset to ordinary goings-on on the line than the Chicken Curve one did. I guess the...
Apr 30, 2026 at 3:38 AM -
3ABescot liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Also because we were able to have confidence in being able to pay the bill up front, not something we've always been able to do! Doesn't mean donations are not still gratefully received though, not only is £100k a big dent in our reserves, but...
Apr 30, 2026 at 3:38 AM
