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  1. acorb liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.

    just got back from the gala excellent as always all the locos sounded superb on the climb up to whistle inn nice to see Sir John all spruced up a lovely little loco which will be lovely to see one day in the future running.The gala booklet was...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM

  2. acorb attached a file to the thread Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.

    Haulwen sounded phenomenal going up the bank, probably heard her right the way down the valley at Pontypool! Spent a couple of hours there today until the weather put pay to any meaningful linesiding. Looked a really well thought out gala and...

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  3. acorb liked KristianGWR's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    [MEDIA] My two cents from the climb to Sapperton Tunnel and later on up Honeybourne Bank, with an interlude to the GWSR for a couple of shots of 45110. I hope you enjoy it :)

    Sep 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM

  4. acorb liked Wayne's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    Most of the Pullman's are nearly 50 tons, particularly those with oak underframes. The regular 67 hauled Pullman trips show around 540 to 550 tons trailing load on our drivers slips. This journey also had Clan Line's support coach and the...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM

  5. acorb liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    I echo everyone else. A good, solid tour despite the rerouting and timetable challenges, and good to be back on the network again! It seemed a good, workaday climb up the Long Drag. Also, Tyne Valley seems to be a rare beast these days - can't...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 7:32 PM

  6. acorb liked 3ABescot's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    Clan Line - what a loco!

    Sep 27, 2026 at 8:46 AM

  7. acorb liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread The Volunteer - 2/11/26.

    I suggest it's not at all odd. The purpose of the day is to celebrate 75 years of voluntary run railways. Birmingham was and remains a core City involved in this subject (including by the way the establishment of the Science Museum where many of...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM

  8. acorb liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    A gap in the fog at Milford. [ATTACH]

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  9. acorb liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    Network Rail's fire index shows orange for the S&C tomorrow, so we expect Tornado to be unassisted over that route. The 47 comes off before the climb which is why the times show a loco change at Hellifield. The Eastern Region shows red so steam...

    Sep 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM

  10. acorb replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Has now arrived at Cheddleton.

    Sep 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM

  11. acorb liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    My brother and I did this earlier this year and I can heartily endorse the above. An absolutely unforgettable day. In my case, made even more memorable by winning one of the raffle prizes drawn at the top of the Oakamoor branch; a cab ride in...

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  12. acorb replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    6435, previously of Minehead. Both this and Wimblebury are now in direct ownership of CVR company following a legacy according to our guide.

    Sep 26, 2026 at 9:49 PM

  13. acorb attached a file to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Me and my dad had the pleasure of doing the Borders Explorer experience today, what an absolutely brilliant day out, mainly hosted by the GM himself who provided a wealth of information and anecdotes. Totally looked after from start to finish,...

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  14. acorb liked SVR C&W's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    You could always try this weekend as its running again on the S1 diagram from Kidderminster.

    Sep 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM

  15. acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    Already committed to Churnet Valley and Blaenavon this weekend unfortunately! Too many train options as the Grange and 45110 are out at the GWR which would would also have tempted me - you can't do them all!! ;)

    Sep 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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