Never been that keen on this loco to be honest as I'm a bit of a purist, but I have to admit that it's a good workhorse and has put in some great...
That's already a great lineup - one more visitor would be the icing on the cake.
At the risk of starting up the whole "diesel on the back" debate remember it is not just there for insurance against a failure. It's also...
And I had Saphos tickets sent in the post just last August so if they've stopped doing that it's a recent thing.
Yes it's a great loco line-up, probably the best I can remember for the Branch Line gala, but then of course I'm a GWR fan!
I remember bumping into the real ARP warden (Bill Pertwee) at the Mid Hants some years ago. I think he was a steam enthusiast.
Well each to their own I suppose but a trip behind either Kilmersdon or a Class 20 doesn't rock my boat!
Can't see the point of the Ropley shuttle myself - if they're going to use a diesel (which is reasonable at this stage in the season) why not run...
I might just do it if it were steam hauled throughout but there's several hours of diesel haulage Break at Canterbury is only just over two hours...
TWO new builds at the same gala! That is audacious! Is that the complete line-up now or is there one more visitor to come?
Thought it was too good to be true. However Lady of Legend is probably the best possible replacement. I haven't seen either 46447 or 4110 in...
I'm in suspense waiting to see what the 5th visitor will be - your challenge is to find something I haven't seen before!
Does anyone know what the current status of 6233 is? Is there any chance of seeing it out on the main line this year?
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