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acorb replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Very annoyingly passed it on A82 near Bridge of Orchy on our way up to the West Highlands, I checked this morning on RTT too! :confused:
Oct 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
two from today , a very enpty Hatton North Junction, usually a magnet for the photographers [img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by Martin Creese, on Flickr and Wood End on the return working to Derby [img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by...
Oct 26, 2026 at 7:03 AM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Some of mine, good bad and indifferent from the last week of the season. Locations are - Kinlocheil, Polnish, Locheil Outwardbound, Glenfinnan Summit, Loch Nan Umnah Viaduct, Morar Viaduct crossing the UKs shortest river, bursting out of...
Oct 25, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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acorb liked Jark91's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
"More than 50/50 chance" of the commuter service being continued according to a nice little BBC News piece today
Oct 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
There seems to be a lot of negativity after some initial figures were released but I think there’s a lot to consider here…. 1) If you’re asking people to change their daily life’s an 8 week trial is probably not enough. People, and particularly...
Oct 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM -
acorb liked Andy2857's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
That's a shame, but these things are never certain til it's on the front of the train on the day! Look forward to hearing more about the inaugural tours in the spring.
Oct 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Message from Vintage Trains, the Mogul won't be ready for 8th November unfortunately.
Oct 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Unfortunately the Mogul will not be ready for 8th November and trip will be behind a Castle instead.
Oct 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM -
acorb liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
7802 has returned to Kidderminster (tender yesterday, loco today).
Oct 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM -
acorb liked mattspencer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
VTs 37 has no ETH and they have no genny coach either. As far as I'm aware there stock is dual heated so their 47 can provide eth if required.
Oct 21, 2026 at 7:20 AM -
acorb liked jonathonag's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Like Karl and John, I was more than happy to return to the West Highlands for a bit of glorious sunshine on Sunday and Monday. No place is better than our Highlands in autumn colours: [ATTACH] No. 45407 at Craigag Wetlands - Sunday 18th...
Oct 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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acorb liked Karlh's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
When I did it it took me about an 45 mins to an hour to get to a view of the wetlands and viaduct from memory but despite being younger than Ben I suspect he got a lot higher and faster than me! Anyway, here's another from Saturday. [ATTACH]
Oct 20, 2026
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acorb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
I would say Scostman is being operated to get it into the normal domain as much as possible, and doing what it is good at. The shorter trips, allowing 2 sets of customers a day, seems to be succesful. In this scenario, she is being operated well,...
Oct 20, 2026
