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3ABescot liked Breva's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
As you may know, the shareholders of Exmoor Associates, the little company that is buying back the trackbed pieces of the Lynton & Barnstaple railway below Wistlandpound reservoir, recently voted to transfer the company's assets to the Barnstaple...
Jun 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I definitely escaped the worst of the day's rain with my morning trip. It looked horrendous, my thanks and admiration to John, Shep and Nige for braving the elements and posting some excellent images, despite the conditions. In the past I have...
Jun 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM -
3ABescot liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
NYMR used to have a range of events....... The diesel gala was discarded as the management thought it was a loss maker, until they tried it again and discovered the opposite, that it did make money. A spring steam gala abandoned (probably...
Jun 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM -
3ABescot liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I understand that. Please speak with the Train Manager (whom I have briefed) on the train and we will sort you out In the current market place we need to shift. We have several loyal pax who kindly travel time and time again. They receive direct...
Jun 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I'd be grateful for that, leg stretch and photo opportunity.
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:36 AM -
3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I meant this as a good thing for the passengers and people joining at York (me included)
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
3ABescot liked garth manor's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
The newly renovated Mk 1s for sure.
Jun 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM -
3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
The Bluebell is indeed going down that route. My understanding is that a CCBS is a comparatively recent legal entity; Railways that set their structure 10+ years ago didn't have it as an option. It was explained at a recent-ish Bluebell meeting...
Jun 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM -
3ABescot liked horace's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Eddystone with The Royal Duchy passing Brent Knoll.https://www.flickr.com/photos/79185888@N04/55305178290/in/dateposted-public/
Jun 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM -
3ABescot liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
£62.50 Castle to Liverpool on 13th June in Standard Class. Unbeatable price I suggest. We can achieve this by adding more TSOs than we usually do (up to five instead of two) and listening to the non enthusiast market for days out to an...
Jun 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM -
3ABescot liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't think that is quite true - I'm not sure we have ever been down to only 4 steam locos since the early 1970s. We are thinner now than in recent years, but typically with about 6 - 7 operational locos in any year. (Of course there are times...
Jun 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM -
3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDs9Ec8Q7/ THE JACOBITE IS BACK. Booking is now open for the 2026 season. Steam departs Fort William at 10:15 every morning, seven days a week, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct on its way to Mallaig and the silver...
Jun 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM -
3ABescot liked Johnb's post in the thread Colin Gifford.
In 1964 I received a copy of a book as a birthday present that changed the world of railway photography for me and a whole generation, Decline of Steam. It meant the more adventurous (or foolhardy) would brave wind, rain and cold to get images...
Jun 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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3ABescot liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
The Ellis Shed Cafe at Rothley is to be retained by the GCR and run as a visitor centre and cafe using volunteers according to the latest GM Update. It will be good to have it back in operation.
Jun 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM -
3ABescot liked neildimmer's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Yesterday i was originally just going to go to Hellifield to see Blue Peter pass, but due to weather forecast of heavy rail in decided to head to Carlisle, (which as it happened was a good choice as i have seen videos of it pouring with rain at...
Jun 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
