If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

acorb's Recent Activity

  1. acorb liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Inter City.

    This one seems to have slipped under the radar: Avocet's first public tour scheduled for the 18th August. https://inter-city.co.uk/journey/test-6/

    Jul 30, 2026 at 5:59 PM

  2. acorb liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    In my 40 years as a railwayman I've never seen the line side vegetation so bad, and now so tinder dry too. I get it that Network Rail under the cosh on costs so veg management has suffered; but sparks from trains aren't limited to steam...

    Jul 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM

  3. acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Usually only if necessary...but the reasons it is necessary seem to get longer by the day - that is the reality of mainline steam. Without wishing to reopen a well worn can of worms, chatting to footplate staff on the Clun Castle trip to...

    Jul 28, 2026 at 11:13 PM

  4. acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Ships have funnels, locomotives have chimneys! I don't think there is a magic bullet. Minimising risk will come from a combination of control measures, including - but not limited to: Spark arrestors in smokeboxes Proper maintenance of ashpans...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM

  5. acorb liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Seven hours in the dark on the way back, no thanks. Wrong time of year. Definitely worth a punt if you live in Yorkshire.

    Jul 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM

  6. acorb liked Bikermike's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Lots... Depends which but of normal you want back. For fire-risk reduction purposes in the short term, a week of steady drizzle would probably be best, as it gets all the dry dead stuff damp, which is the short-term problem. For a longer-term...

    Jul 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM

  7. acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Thanks for the reply!

    Jul 25, 2026 at 12:40 PM

  8. acorb liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Current plan for Saturday is 7714, 13268 and 813 for S1, S2 and N1 respectively, with 50033 on S3. Sunday is 20048 instead of 813 Very subject to change. Everyone do some rain dances, please.

    Jul 25, 2026 at 12:40 PM

  9. acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Any early indications on likely loco roster for Lego weekend? Likely coming over for this. Appreciate with lineside conditions and loco availability it will possibly be subject to change!

    Jul 25, 2026 at 11:41 AM

  10. acorb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    I suspect it is demand management, they don't want several hundred people queuing down Fort William platform each morning. As it stands at the moment they easily sell the coach each day, with the little advertising it gets. The last time I...

    Jul 25, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Show older items