3ABescot's Recent Activity
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3ABescot liked andy1571's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Having not been for years, I thought I’d venture (with some trepidation, given the general tone of this thread!) to the NYMR today. First, a very big caveat - I am as happy with a Black Five at the head of the train as I am with a 37, but I...
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM -
3ABescot liked 5098's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 approaches Montrose on Day 6, 23rd April. I chose this location for the composition, and was not expecting the loco to be working on the downhill gradient, but it was a very welcome bonus! [ATTACH] Another 17 pictures of the four Scottish...
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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3ABescot liked Davo's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Been on the Derby Shakespeare express today from Derby to Stratford upon Avon, an enjoyable day despite being quite hot and dry here is my pic of 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at S.U.A. railway station waiting to depart with the 13:35 Stratford...
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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3ABescot replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Yes, thanks, I know the station very well, and that certainly fits the layout at the north end. But it long used to accommodate the biggest locos of both the GWR and the LMS - until recently. I personally have been through it behind 46245, 6000,...
Apr 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I understand platform 4, as trains coming from Hereford join it at an angle, with the point being at the end of the platform. I have seen steam locos joining the platform and it is...tight! Anything with a bit of an overhang or wider cylinders...
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM -
3ABescot replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Hoping for 5029 or 60532 on the Marches. The Castle is obviously appropriate, but AH Peppercorn was born at Stoke Prior, just outside Leominster and there is a plaque to that effect at the station! I don’t understand this gauging issue at...
Apr 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM -
3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
thank you , so 5029 is in the frame . Next $10000 question maybe fire risk on the marches
Apr 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM -
3ABescot liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Making a promise to myself not to photograph any further South than my postcode, my final images of The Great Britain from this year. Of main interest were the Aberdeen legs, conducted at times of day that I don't believe have been done in...
Apr 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM -
3ABescot liked wazza588's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
A few photos from the weekend: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard
Apr 24, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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3ABescot liked twr12's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
The Southern Region specified 750v DC ETH for class 33s 1959 because that is what their electric locos (class 71) supplied from the third rail supply. Meanwhile, the rest of BR perpetuated steam heating with assorted boilers and steam generators...
Apr 24, 2026 at 6:48 AM -
3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
A photo of 60163 Tornado heading home to Darlington from ELR with 5Z50 1401 Bury East Lancs Railway to Darlington North Road, passing Huddersfield station, possibly the first steam loco through for a number of years now. Neil [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[ATTACH] Under grey gloomy skies and a chilly breeze SR Bob Class No. 34067 'Tangmere' climbs the ramp away from Helwith Bridge heading the 'Great Britain XVIII' day 3 with Mick Kelly driving, Stuart Dean on the shovel and Alex Johnson Guard
Apr 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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3ABescot liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM -
3ABescot liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM -
3ABescot attached a file to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Spectacular stuff from Judy in the videos, thanks! [ATTACH] I’ve added my shot of auto tank and Port Talbot tank entering Bewdley on Thursday afternoon. It was mentioned in my early post but didn’t upload.
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
