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acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
It wasn't nicknamed the 'Mighty Mogul' for nothing! It did quite a lot of mainline work in the late 90s, mainly with Past Time Rail & built up a reputation as a gusty performer, especially in the northern fells. During that time it covered quite...
Aug 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM -
acorb liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Whilst noting that nothing official has been confirmed yet the 80097 group have let slip in their latest update that they are in negotiations for their Std 4 tank to attend the SVR ASG. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQkJCjanv/
Aug 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
It's been a long wait!
Aug 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM -
acorb liked Adam Tandy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 to return to the main line under an agreement with Vintage Trains - first charter provisionally planned to be the "Worcester Shakespeare Express" on 8th November....
Aug 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Well I didn't see that coming I must admit, great news!
Aug 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM -
acorb liked William Fletcher's post in the thread Caledonian Railway.
From the outisde, looks like more bXXXdy silliness from daft old beggars who won't let go. Exercising their last power of control and risking killing what they set up. Let us hope common sense prevails and heads can be banged together....
Aug 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM -
acorb liked nickt's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
The SLL website news page has been updated today, with news of all the fleet. https://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html
Aug 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM -
acorb liked Nexuas's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
[IMG] One from today.
Aug 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM -
acorb liked Rumpole's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Posted on Facebook:- "We've Been Awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! We're incredibly proud to announce that Swanage Railway has been awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards our Access for All...
Aug 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
