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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
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3ABescot liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I was discussing the whistle today with a friend and it is believed to be from New Zealand, acquired by Geoff Drury. Today's job at Lazonby: [img] Blue Peter at Lazonby ...and Angerholme: [img] Blue Peter at Angerholme
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
3ABescot liked 26D_M's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
That I recall was documented in a slim book about Blue Peter from the early 70s I recollect having, think maybe bought at Dinting Railway Centre. It was a history of the loco and information about the plans for it in preservation, including the...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
3ABescot liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I tend to avoid the railways in the warmer Months and go to steam rallies but did pop out to see 4150 on loaded test runs this afternoon.... [ATTACH]
Jul 1, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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3ABescot liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4150 has reached Kidderminster on its first loaded test run.[ATTACH]
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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3ABescot liked SVR C&W's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
15 minutes ago. 4150 reached Kidderminster for the first time with a loaded test run.
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM -
3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
9681 will be our 2nd guest locomotive, courtesy of the DFLG and DFR. A huge thanks to the guys at the DFLG for this who’ve been superb to deal with. 9681 has very rarely left the DFR, perhaps a handful of times in its life at best. Certainly one...
Jun 30, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Fitted with a really good spark arrestor, modern design of over door ashpan, can be worked round the whole railway in 1st valve no drama. Was our most reliable last year in the high fire risk season
Jun 27, 2026
