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acorb liked GW 5972's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Traveled today in coach B (5229). Slightly tighter than normal but having opening toplights and being able to hear ( and smell )the loco is well worth it.Superb performance from Eddystone all day.
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM -
acorb liked I. Cooper's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Whilst waiting for the seaside express the competition came trundling through, heading for Crewe: [ATTACH] Then an hour or so later the pair of Type 3s returned. It seems they picked up a souvenir headboard from one of the seaside shops in...
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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acorb liked 6026 King John's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Yes, indeed a very good day at the Severn Valley today. I managed the equivalent of a round trip behind The Duke and very good it was too. It's a superb bit of kit and I really must do a mainline trip with it before long. Also got some mileage...
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Again overheard, but seemingly from someone in the know..(!)* She's shed a spring hanger bolt and requires a visit to the wheel drop to rectify properly. Hence sadly withdrawn from the event. *if this is complete rubbish feel free to...
Apr 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Managed over 40 miles behind the Duke today, beautifully handled by the SVR crews - plenty of noise and enthusiasm! Its been a very long time since I last saw it in steam and I can't remember riding behind it before. The trains were VERY well...
Apr 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Due to a failure of Locomotive 1450 the following amendments will apply for the remainder of the gala. Saturday 18th April • The 1715 Bewdley to Highley service will be CANCELLED. • The 1830 Highley to Kidderminster service will...
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Broken spring I have overheard.
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Had rather a cracking afternoon on 813 today. Brilliant loco as always. Been an excellent two days so far, and the feedback seems to be positive
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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acorb liked I. Cooper's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Seen approaching Y Drenewydd whilst running on time this morning [ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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acorb liked Breva's post in the thread Railcar 22 at GWSR Dates in April & May.
A ballast train went out today. [ATTACH] As we had a possession and there were no services, we were in no great hurry, so did a few photo stops on the way. Enthusiast diesel drivers, see... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM -
acorb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I think we established a long time ago that 'profit' and 'business sense' have not been at the forefront of recent decision making. If it were they would have prioritised fitment of CDL for the Jacobite several years ago, rather than putting it...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM -
acorb liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Nice, Harry, very nice. Perhaps you could clarify precisely what you think is **** ? Or is it just stuff you disagree with?
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM -
acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.
Good news from Ian Riley at the works today. Amazing how quickly the locos are overhauled. <BJ> ''Close on the heels of 45407, 44871 Leaves The Works today following overhaul'' [IMG] [IMG]
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:14 AM
