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3ABescot liked Andy B's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Pete, we were extremely lucky. I was on Manston yesterday and the first spots of rain came at 16.30 and then only a steady light rain by 17.30 when I left so we did well to miss the worst. Enjoyable day on the light pacific, nice to get onto a...
May 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM -
3ABescot liked mattspencer's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
[MEDIA] My video from yesterday. I was very impressed with how well maintained the lineside was, I'm sure Network Rail can only dream of such standards.
May 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM -
3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26.
Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is seen racing along the WCML at Rugeley Trent Valley and Sytch Lane, Mill Meece and then paused at Stafford on the return journey from Llandudno with the North Wales Coast Express charter.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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3ABescot liked mattspencer's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
[img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by Matt Spencer, on Flickr [img]Passing Friends by Matt Spencer, on Flickr
May 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM -
3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
[MEDIA] Eldests footage of the day which also includes his brothers footage which can be found here [MEDIA] Tyseley South Junction on the morning run from Derby to Hatton, Edstone on the Lunchtime to Birmingham then Earlswood on the return...
May 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM -
3ABescot liked Spike's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A little late to the party, Blue Peter is seen climbing away from Shrewsbury at Bayston Hill with last Wednesdays Welsh Marches express. [ATTACH]
May 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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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
