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acorb replied to the thread 70013.
IIRC, 70013 was operated on the mainline last time by 5305 locomotive group. 45305 has certainly been used by Vintage Trains in the past, indeed I had a particularly high speed run behind it to Crewe once...it wasn't nicknamed 'The Black 5 gti'...
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM -
acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Well, at least it was on the train and did the leg it was booked for. But by all accounts it was a day of dual haulage. In another context we sometimes might joke (rather unkindly) about someone not being allowed out without their carer. It...
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
acorb liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A 'bucket list' location for Tangmere at Plumley in Cheshire. [ATTACH]
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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acorb liked jsm8b's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Towards the end of a long day, a blue hour reflection at Stokesay. [ATTACH]
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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acorb liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Bit more info on the slip here https://bridgestobroadway.blogspot.com/2026/04/gotherington-slip-repairs-week-1.html Sent from my PGT-N19 using Tapatalk
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:26 AM -
acorb replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.
That statement has been in there for years, carried a bit of weight when 46115 was in use.
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:12 AM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks for the commentary @2857Harry , insights like yours really are what makes this forum special. Massive thanks to yourself and all the others behind the scenes that make weekends like this happen. I've said it before and I will say it...
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
