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  1. acorb liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    From social media this morning

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  2. acorb replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Whilst by no means an accurate measure, YouTube seems to continue to show trains with healthy loadings at the SVR - hopefully the steam ban is not impacting income too much. It helps that Kidderminster TMD has a very impressive allocation of...

    Aug 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM

  3. acorb replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    I think the focus of the fall out was use V maintenance schedules. I doubt the A1st would object to more mainline use, so long as it was on their terms and allowed sufficient downtime for maintenance. The fall out with West Coast was hugely...

    Aug 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM

  4. acorb liked 26D_M's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    Perhaps unrelated but in the same issue Rail Adventure is advertising for mainline qualified steam drivers which is an indication of a new steam TOC in the offing, presumably using Eastern Rail Services modern stock though.

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM

  5. acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    I imagine with plans and slots for 5043 retyring , there isn't potentially a lot of latitude to change dates . I've washed the car, cut the lawn, put the washing out , everything possible to tempt rain and all to no avail

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM

  6. acorb liked D1004's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    If it was D1015 substituting all the way I wouldn’t be too dismayed…

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM

  7. acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Worth noting that the people who complain about over interference from Government and 'Nanny State', are often the first ones to complain about lack of Government action and public information when something goes wrong.. 'Common Sense', so often...

    Aug 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM

  8. acorb liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Nethan, this is an emergency sitiuation that we are in. Firefighters in particular are putting their lives at risk. I think it was a very well sent message. Bryan

    Aug 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM

  9. acorb liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.

    Mini mid month update! The cylinder boring has begun! With a number of engines requiring cylinder boring LMS have acquired their own kit to carry out operations in house. The cylinders on a std 4 mogul start at 17.5 inches and with only 11 years...

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  10. acorb liked torgormaig's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Well while much of the UK sweltered on the hottest day of the current heatwave here is Thursday afternoons Jacobite standing in a very wet Arisaig - no steam ban here:). At 21-22 degrees it was about 15 degrees cooler than some of the hottest...

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