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acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Really odd article, states 'diesel trains were introduced in 2013' and 'enough diesels have to travel over the full length to allow passengers to complete their journey'. What??!! I am thinking the journalists may not have actually interviewed Mr...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM -
acorb liked Chris86's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Wonder if Tyseley would loan Rood Ashton Hall's tender? Chris
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
acorb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I suspect (but not sure this has been confirmed yet?) that the Mogul is to be used on the Polar Express trips, so both things are true in this instance. She will still be available for SVR use most of the time (11 months of the year!), but in...
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
acorb replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I know that feeling Nathan, this news has quite affected me today as I could see a lot of myself in him, despite having never met the guy. Life can really be cut short so suddenly and really none of us are immune.
Oct 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM -
acorb liked NathanP's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Very sad news about Jonathan Jones-Pratt. I met him once on a railtour, the only time I ever met him, but that short encounter left an indelible impression. He was so passionate and enthusiastic about railway heritage and had already achieved so...
Oct 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM -
acorb liked green five's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
The latest issue of Trackside has a report that suggests 45110 could be heading back to it's old home, the Severn Valley Railway to help out with their Winter/Christmas services as they are currently short of suitable motive power (Class 4 and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM -
acorb liked Andy B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I was lucky enough to work alongside jjp in his early days of owning 4936 and then also when the collection ‘grew’ somewhat. Jonny had the spirit of the early preservationists and wanted to save everything. His heart sometimes ruled his head and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM -
acorb replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
As someone the same age as JJP and with a teenage daughter, something like this really hits home. An utter tragedy, I really hope people appreciate the huge contribution he made to the WSR and I hope somehow, that his young family are able, in...
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:24 AM -
acorb liked 007's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Simply tragic, no other words for it. No one deserves this, at such a young age, to leave so much behind. RIP.
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM -
acorb liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
It turns out he was quite young; approximately, not quite 40, from what I can gather. That will be hard on the daughters, sadly. Noel
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM -
acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Reported that John Jones Pratt , chair of the WSR has passed away . Ill health had as I understand matters forced him to step back from the WSR and 6435 had recently been sold on Leaves behind two young daughters That this thread is as long as...
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM -
acorb liked Miff's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
@Sheff As usual WCRC’ve made no announcement, but on 9 October 46115 hauled a rake of newly CDL’d Mk1s on a RTC charter.
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:16 AM -
acorb liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
May he rest in peace, I wish his family well in their loss, and hope the impact on the WSR is not too dramatic
Oct 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Was in steam today too on Boston Lodge shuttles, my parents photographed it.
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM -
acorb attached a file to the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit on Saturday. I primarily came across to reunite myself with 45110 which I last saw in steam nearly 20 years ago, but enjoyed a run behind 6880 and the 20s too. Fantastic to see the progress at Broadway and the sheds...
Oct 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
