I am aware of that, but I thought it was mentioned that there were plans to use it before then, the 33 for example is also there for the gala but...
I was under the impression the DEMU was here as part of the stuff for the Inspiration train, but it doesn't seem to have left it's siding bar one...
Swanage were teasing something in BR blue on their social media the other day, FWIW
I believe someone once worked out that you could just about do Sheffield Park to Alresford and back in a single day (via Clapham Junction) but...
I assume something changed later on as unless someone has repainted it to look like 32424 then that's what was on the SP webcams about 90 minutes ago!
Finally got round to sorting out my stuff from last Saturday, fantastic event and with amazing weather to boot! More photos available here -...
It's probably a lot cheaper to haul something from EG to Southall than it is to steam something and run it down from (e.g.) Carnforth (I'm...
Them and 1638 have certainly kept the show on the road at times
Isn't the O1 failing one of the signs of a coming apocalypse? Usually seems to be hugely reliable.
Can't recall many galas anywhere (other than the all night jobs at the other SVR) which start at about 07.00 in the morning, now that's a packed...
Point taken. Operational standard gauge then.
A shame 506 is being repainted as I believe that means there is now only one operational steam locomotive in southern England (other than on the...
I recall at the first Deltic weekend back in 2015(?) there was a wedding taking place on the Platform 1/2 island meaning the two service trains...
Just need a Maunsell engine to stick on the front of them now, hopefully the Q will be along soon enough for that job
EDIT - not worth it Hope both parties get what they want and congratulations to the happy couple involved
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