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acorb liked waterbucket's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
There is a restriction on trains operating between Nunckley Hill & Mountsorrel which requires the coaches to be fitted with window bars or restrictors due to the very limited clearance of the overbridge at Nunckley Hill. Iris has windows with...
Nov 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM -
acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
ANOTHER J94 FOR THE SPA VALLEY! Is it too early for Christmas presents?! The cat’s out of the bag! As revealed in the latest edition of Steam Railway Magazine LNER J94 68078 is set to join the Spa Valley Railway in 2027 for testing and...
Nov 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
WE’VE WON LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! I’m absolutely delighted that the Spa Valley Railway has been awarded Large Business of the Year at the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026! The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 10th November at the...
Nov 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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acorb liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
I believe they went with Vintage Trains as they had existing route knowledge on the routes the Flying Scotsman trips were travelling on in September and October, also since Flying Scotsman operated with Vintage Trains in February the crews knew...
Nov 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM -
acorb liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread The Cumbrian Mountaineer: 11/11/26 with 6024.
A King in Cumbria [ATTACH] Although it was running very late, GWR King class No.6024 'King Edward I' puts on a wonderful sight and sound as it works 'The Cumbrian Mountaineer' 1Z24 through Greenholme heading for Shap and onwards to Carlisle
Nov 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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acorb liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4930 passed fit for traffic - will run with 7903s tender hired from the GWSR for the next few months Good news for Hagley Hall as locomotive declared fit for service - Severn Valley Railway
Nov 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
acorb liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
There is good news in the latest GCR/GM video, next years Winter Gala will not only have the T3 but also 35005 Canadian Pacific as guest locomotives. The 9F 92134 is also staying over the Christmas period. Also 8F 48305 has returned after...
Nov 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Eastern Rail Services stock I believe. I am guessing an issue with Rail Adventure's new steam charter license, real shame.
Nov 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Ouch..
Nov 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM -
acorb liked GWR4707's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Its horrific and hope all involved are getting the support they need/deserve. Such things are becoming depressingly common on the railway at the moment and I suppose by the law of averages it was inevitable that a steam locomotive would be...
Nov 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM -
acorb liked Alex Productions's post in the thread RTC 2026.
My heart goes out to everyone involved in this, such a terrible thing to have happened. Hope the driver, fireman and support crew all get the support they need after all this.
Nov 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM -
acorb liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
First items of stock on road 2 at the carriage shed today. Road 1 on the right will now be extended a short distance to the rear. This will allow us to fit 5 x MK1 in the shed and therefore keep the service set under cover every night.
Nov 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Usually with Vintage Trains there is a link within your original booking confirmation to go to your tickets - your coach and table / seat will appear here. Apart from a reminder with confirmation of timings a few days before, you wont get a...
Nov 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM -
acorb liked Robin's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Just had time for a grab shot of 7029 arriving at Stourbridge before boarding. An enjoyable day as expected, especially the sound of the climb of Old Hill bank. [ATTACH]
Nov 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
