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acorb liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Just for you - G-VIIH, a BA 777-236(ER) from JFK - LHR (from FR24!).
Oct 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM -
acorb liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Two video stills from Byfleet and New Haw just after surise. Video to follow. Great schedule adherence - until Eastleigh... I was concerned that I might be 'bowled' by the approaching Basingstoke train on the slow but all was well.[ATTACH]...
Oct 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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acorb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Trip to Edinburgh on 14th November 2026, now sold out.
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Not so sure the very few is correct, Clan Line did the Kent circuit today and there will be another one on the 31st. On top of the job again today, arrived back at Vic half a minute early.
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
acorb liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
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Oct 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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acorb liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
[ATTACH]The end of a very enjoyable day. Thanks to everyone who made it happen.
Oct 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
This is what we've been waiting for. Latest news from Ian Riley. <BJ> ''34007’s boiler with a warming fire in it after many years'' [IMG] [IMG]
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
acorb liked Bikermike's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I'd say that thread is more "my secret sources know more than your secret sources"
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
acorb liked torgormaig's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Went down the road yesterday lunchtime to see the Scarborough outing go by. Was concerned by the gusty wind but never gave a thought about this happening on a line that only has one train an hour. Ah well - some you win and some.....:eek:. Peter
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM -
acorb liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
[ATTACH] 60103 passes Willington with 1Z73 Scarborough to Coleshill Parkway. [ATTACH]
Oct 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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acorb liked bluetrain's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Some wise words from you in the above post. A while back, I spent some time looking through WSR annual reports and accounts. It was apparent that WSR passenger numbers peaked in 2009, followed by a steady decline in subsequent years until they...
Oct 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM -
acorb liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
Surprised so little has been dropped into this thread. It wasn't a great railtour but had some unassisted steam. I did a report but didn't want to clutter the thread up with it as the route had few significant gradients and might be one for the...
Oct 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
acorb liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Two separate issues. One is the personal tax position, where I see what you're saying. The other is that this is £1.88bn that government passes on in a range of ways without ever having to manage the complexities of grant applications,...
Oct 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Precisely, the article makes it read as if there were no diesels prior to 2013 which is absolutely not the case and they have always done full journeys.
Oct 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM -
acorb liked class8mikado's post in the thread LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet.
Top and tailed on the blue pullman stock perhaps...;)
Oct 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
