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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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]

    60163 Milford-LR.jpg Sep 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM

  4. 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

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

    Has now arrived at Cheddleton.

    Sep 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM

  6. 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...

    20260531-P5300122.JPG Sep 26, 2026 at 10:02 PM

  7. 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

  8. 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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  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. acorb liked jamesd's post in the thread Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.

    Victory's livery has been revealed on Facebook. If you want to hear little engines working very hard then this event is a must visit.

    Sep 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM

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

    A big shout out to the numerous videographers / YouTubers who have taken time to edit and post their efforts - I have had a very enjoyable week reliving the gala through their contributions. My only regret was not getting a run up Eardington...

    Sep 24, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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