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acorb liked NathanP's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
I'm not much of a fan of it either to be honest, but that's not going to stop me booking on tours with it or going to see it. It's fantastic to have it back on the mainline once again.
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM -
acorb liked Will RL's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
Since the fire risk thread has been moved. Thought I’d update the last forum I posted to with said information. Fire risk is now green nationwide, with a note for the North West of TBC from Saturday.
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM -
acorb liked GWR7812's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Thank you very much for the great Steam Gala. The 1600 km driving for this extended weekend was well worth it. My personal highlight was to see 45627 in person for the first time. Here are one video clip and some photos: [MEDIA] 45627 Rifle...
Apr 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM -
acorb liked maureen's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Thanks for a brilliant gala considering the unfortunate embankment slip. Went all four days and thoroughly enjoyed every day.
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM -
acorb liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
One thing never to expect from a cat is loyalty, if another home offers better food, accommodation etc then they may well move out either temporarily or permanently. Our cat of many years ago, Morty, despite being very well fed by us, had at...
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Excellent news, great to hear. Many thanks to yourself and the many others who organised it.
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
A very good job all round with the event turning a profit which is what matters the most. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and all the locos behaved. Couldn’t quite organise the weather for the whole thing, but suspect that helped keep us...
Apr 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM -
acorb liked theonlyadsrulz's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
A couple photos from Sunday and Monday of the gala. Thanks to all for still managing to put on an excellent event in the circumstances. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Apr 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM -
acorb liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
37676 leading Galatea through Brock working 5Z59 1011 Kidderminster S.V.R. to Carnforth Steamtown 22/04/25. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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acorb liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
What absolute rubbish, as has been pointed out just a loco movement and unless rods are removed no steam loco would ever be moved without being in steam.
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM -
acorb liked 30567's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Isn't the yellow fire risk status still on? And red in the north west? If I'm right, the operator had no choice today.
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM -
acorb replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Quite simply the cost of diesel v the cost of coal makes the economics of this move stacked in favour of a diesel pilot. If this in anyway made the hire more viable for the SVR then even better.
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Can absolutely thoroughly say I enjoyed firing 7802 on that run. A copy of this would be much appreciated if possible please.
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM -
acorb replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
If this was a railtour with paying passengers I would understand your argument, but given this is a loco movement back to base then I am afraid time, convenience and money will be the main factors here. I doubt West Coast gave the slightest...
Apr 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
