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acorb liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Echoing the praise for the Diesels at 65 event, would love to see a regular diesel home fleet mini-gala on the calendar as the size of the fleet is just right for this sort of 'mid-scale' event. The double-headers looked great, but the best...
Sep 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM -
acorb replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
As per SVR gala thread, likely 46115 to Kidderminster https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U03752/2026-09-16/detailed
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Part of the job. If we want succesful events we have to provide what people want. I’m very much sat in the gala group to ensure we drive events for the people as much as the volunteers
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM -
acorb liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Thank you so much Harry.
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM -
acorb liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Agreed! Harry's info on SVR events always so useful and massively, massively appreciated.
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM -
acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There are a number of 'in ticket' locos at Carnforth that for reasons that we won't clog up this thread with, currently can't do any work for West Coast & associated promoters. 46115 ironically last hauled a passenger train at the SVR Summer...
Sep 10, 2026 at 7:28 AM -
acorb liked jamesd's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Buses are heavily subsidised but the cost is nowhere near the subsidy provided to any single rail service in the country. Harry has indicated the trial is a franchise commitment so I completely understand why it is happening, however I fully...
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Which is exactly why a trial like this is important - to demonstrate how it can work. One of the biggest obstacles to things happening is people saying 'oh no, that would be too difficult '. This trial is the opposite, it is showing that with a...
Sep 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Couldn't agree more, the amount of 'free' publicity this has generated for the SVR is worth it alone. I too remain to be convinced that this is financially viable long term, but it is at no financial cost to the SVR atm, will prove or disprove...
Sep 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
The point is it’s a requirement of the franchise, and those requirements have carried over to GBR. WMRE have long since promised a trial. So it happens. I’m yet to work out why people are so negative or “non-positive” about such a good thing...
Sep 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
As I said above, but seem to need to repeat…. It is funded through the WMRE. It’s a really joined up, collaborative scheme which is designed to test the water. There’s no loser in it at all. SVR get paid to run it as a contract job, so can’t...
Sep 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM -
acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.
The current Issue of Heritage Railway has that magnificent run with Galatea from 2018 that I was on. A great performance over both Shap and Ais Gill. I know that the world moves on but in terms of what is now on offer in the north west things...
Sep 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM -
acorb replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.
Tbf, I would feel the same if it wasn't for Vintage Trains who I have a third booking with now this year. All with different locos, all from different regions and all different wheel arrangements too!! It is a shame as there are some firm...
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:16 AM -
acorb liked Britfoamer's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.
Don't worry, I won't be freeloading/linesiding, I can do that at Bury with our Spamcan if I feel the need, I was merely trying to inject some mirth into what has been a very difficult season. My money goes into heritage railways/rover tickets, I...
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
acorb liked Neil campion's post in the thread Saphos 2027.
6024 can go more places than 5029 now it's had modifications
Sep 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
