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acorb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Hats off for turning 45110 around so quickly, with everything that has gone on at 10A I thought it would be a low priority. It also justifies the sale by the SVR, who could never have turned it around this quick. Hopefully it stops at Toddington...
May 21, 2026 at 5:13 PM -
acorb liked 26D_M's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
You know fine well that nothing "official" will ever emanate from 10A. Suffice to say that the GWSR publicity marking the arrival gives thanks to "West Coast Railways" ........ https://x.com/i/status/2057225177457377342 WC could be acting as an...
May 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM -
acorb liked Andy2857's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Lovely to see an old friend back in running order. Also very pleased to see 5110 has retained its Holyhead shed code.
May 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM -
acorb liked kieranhardy's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Some of the road steam at the neighbouring traction engine rally that is also this weekend lined up with Betton Grange... [ATTACH]
May 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
The lack of AWS magnet under the front certainly suggests that and ties in with other reports. I hope it does get the kit fitted in time for 2028, as it would make a very special recreation of 1T57 if it was able to run with 70013 and 44871 on a...
May 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM -
acorb liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
I would say 07:00 to 22:00 would now be regarded a "standard length" railtour.
May 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
A marathon or not is irrelevant, the stock may be wrong and there will be no stops to drop off any through coaches on the way but let’s just be grateful that in the 21st century a Merchant Navy will depart Waterloo on a journey where two thirds...
May 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM -
acorb liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Images from the GWSR Facebook page. Hats off to them, great addition to the lineup. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
