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acorb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
I would say Scostman is being operated to get it into the normal domain as much as possible, and doing what it is good at. The shorter trips, allowing 2 sets of customers a day, seems to be succesful. In this scenario, she is being operated well,...
Oct 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM -
acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I sent three reports during the event: one on Saturday morning, one on Sunday morning, and one today. The two below are from Sunday morning (reflecting on Saturday, but I did recap Friday) and today. These reports went down incredibly well with...
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:25 PM -
acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me. I was driving 828 on Friday, and she was absolutely on point. There is something very special about her Caley bark when she gets into her stride and every day she steams she earns money for her...
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM -
acorb liked estwdjhn's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Unlikely. I'm fairly sure the old one is at Bewdley and the new one is being built by us in Cromford. I'm fairly sure there is at least one P class boiler from the Bluebell at Bridgnorth, so that's a probable candidate.
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
acorb liked 5944's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
A very generous donation by the same gentleman who's provided funds for 34081 and is bankrolling 34007's overhaul, and I believe provided funding for the overhaul of 35009 to commence in earnest.
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
acorb liked Steve's post in the thread 60007.
Leaking crown stays in firebox. I understand that the boilersmiths from Crewe are coming to attend to it but the loco will be too warm to work on until after Wednesday.
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
[IMG] Along Loch Eil by Harry Bradley, on Flickr
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM -
acorb liked blink bonny's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
My wife and I had a trip down to Gloucestershire over the weekend to celebrate our grandaughter's birthday on Saturday. Our son decided it would be nice to take the two of us for a trip to Didcot Railway Centre while the little one went to...
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Selection of images from a very enjoyable Saturday at the Bluebell Railway [img]Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2026 by Martin Creese, on Flickr [img]Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2026 by Martin Creese, on Flickr [img]Bluebell Railway...
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
acorb liked KristianGWR's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
[MEDIA] My little selection from the weekend, filmed at Crofton, Wolfhall, Bourton, Cholsey and Great Bedwyn. I hope you enjoy it :)
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Warwickshire's boiler?
Oct 19, 2026 at 9:08 AM -
acorb liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Two fantastic days at the gala, after the pouring wet start on Friday it was wall-to-wall sunshine from then on, albeit it did slightly ruin the line-up as the sun was too bright Some photos below, more at...
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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acorb liked Karlh's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Well the last week got underway this morning in spectacular conditions and made the 2 day trip worth it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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acorb liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
[MEDIA] Here's my footage of Flying Scotsman over the two days. On Saturday, I filmed at Cholsey and Bridge 99 between Bedwyn and Crofton before heading to Wolfhall near Crofton on Sunday. I hope you enjoy it.
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:42 AM -
acorb liked PortLineParker's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
41313 double heading with 80151 yesterday, about to leave Sheffield Park. I'm not a photographer by any stretch but I thought it looked quite nice. An excellent gala put on by the railway, I'm only sorry I'm not there for all 3 days! [IMG]...
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
