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acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.
This was the first time the system has been used on a broad basis and quite right too. Apparently issued at the request of the emergency services. It might drum some sense into those who seem completely oblivious to the danger, like the idiots...
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM -
acorb liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Eh? I've only ever had one before: the test one in September 2025. My phone keeps a history of them and there are but two entries - then, and today.
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM -
acorb liked andyjhatton's post in the thread Fire Risk.
I'm a steam guy, and I went to the Bluebell last weekend to see the Thumper. I thnk it shows that if you're fortunate enough to have some "special " traction you can make lemonade from the lemons. GCR are fortunate to have Tulyar there.
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.
Might I suggest some steam fans try the diesels? Who knows, you might enjoy it! ;) Must admit, if hadn't already got commitments this weekend I would have been tempted by the 2 Westerns out on the SVR this weekend. Railways should try and make...
Aug 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM -
acorb liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Interesting the message on the mobile tonight at 7.00pm from HM notification centre about the current emergency relating to wild fires and what not to do (barbeques etc), nearly frightened the life out of me! (never heard the warning siren from...
Aug 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
acorb liked Petra Wilde's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Coming back closer to the debate about steam and fire risk - Surely after the many catastrophic house fires being a headline story on the TV news, it is a huge PR own-goal for any steam railway (unless copiously being rained on) to continue to...
Aug 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Bet that takes more than a glass and a half ... Tom
Aug 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
In case anyone's interested, the old Ford Prefect which appears about 4.18 was and still is mine!
Aug 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM -
acorb liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
[MEDIA] 2968 Aisgill 4th January 1997
Aug 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM -
acorb liked A1X's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Missed opportunity to bill it as a branch line gala IMHO
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM -
acorb liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Double Western weekend with D1015 and D1062 in use both days. On Saturday both do two round trips, while on the Sunday only D1015 does 2 rts.
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Having been in Birmingham yesterday and nearly getting stranded in Lye on the return train due to the line closure with the fire at Stourbridge, the heat yesterday was like nothing I've experienced before. The smoke from the fire was enormous....
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM -
acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Indeed, the advance notification & offer to VT shareholders was gratefully received and acted upon! Looking forward to the 8th November as never did get behind the Stanier Mogul on the mainline in its previous stint.
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
