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  1. 3ABescot liked torgormaig's post in the thread National Railway Museum.

    And in other NRM news the 1845 built LNWR 2-2-2 "Columbine" returned to York yesterday and is temporally displayed on the turntable. A former resident of the old York Museum it has spent much of the last century in the city. In the 1990s it was...

    IMG_9170 copy.jpg Jun 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM

  2. 3ABescot liked garth manor's post in the thread National Railway Museum.

    Contrast the NRM and the superb use of technology in Hopetown, engaging young people, the selfie opps, how many actually record the moving Skerne Bridge painting on their phones, the excellent multi media interpretative presentations during the...

    Jun 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM

  3. 3ABescot replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Thanks for the further explanation, I was mixing up issues, but it does seem odd about this lack of clearances coming up lately.

    Jun 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM

  4. 3ABescot liked 46229's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    The A4 ran in to P4 directly from English Bridge Jn on 10th May 2023 with the Welsh Marches Express from Bristol and possibly later in the year too, so something has changed since then as it's now prohibited English Bridge Jn-Shrewsbury station....

    Jun 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM

  5. 3ABescot replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Interesting, thanks. Would something like that work for Nunney Castle do you think? It seems odd that they can't simply adjust the platform edging at, presumably, the north end curve where few people get on or off.

    Jun 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM

  6. 3ABescot liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    4150 made it out as far as Highley earlier. A quick snap at Hampton: [ATTACH]

    IMG_20260617_133125632_HDR.jpg Jun 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM

  7. 3ABescot liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    Oswald hasn't had too much luck with recent steam opportunities. Last Thursday domestic arrangements were such that a trip out would have been very difficult and the foul weather convinced me to stay at home. On Saturday I was all geared up for...

    Jun 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM

  8. 3ABescot replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Apparently 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is booked for the WME on Wednesday apparently, see LE movements, ECs and test runs thread.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM

  9. 3ABescot replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Thanks both. Very nice, personally I’d have preferred 70000 as the Brits were regulars on the line, but I’m sure the paying passengers will be very happy which is what matters.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 8:43 AM

  10. 3ABescot liked 5944's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    60007 is booked for that tour.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM

  11. 3ABescot liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Doncaster to Crewe on Monday https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U85308/2026-06-22/detailed

    Jun 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM

  12. 3ABescot replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    A path from Crewe to St Phillips Marsh on Tuesday. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U76426/2026-06-23/detailed Britannia if she is OK, for the Welsh Marches the day after?

    Jun 18, 2026 at 7:57 AM

  13. 3ABescot liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    70000 passing Hest Bank on its way to Carnforth. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55341727798/in/photostream/ It was flying!!

    Jun 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM

  14. 3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] BR Standard Class 7 No, 70000 'Britannia' heads 5Z41 on the approach to Carnforth during its test run from Crewe [ATTACH] Having been turned in Carnforth yard BR Class 7 No. 70000 'Britannia begins its journey back to Crewe...

    Britannia 1 NP.jpg Britannia 2 NP.jpg Jun 18, 2026 at 7:28 AM

  15. 3ABescot liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    Nice photo and I do like your comment about being the right side of the fence. I got taken to task online some years ago for not having a Bluebell Railway lineside pass by someone who clearly didn't understand the impact of using a zoom lens at...

    Jun 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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