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  1. acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.

    What a year for our little Sales Stand! We’ve closed our 7th and final Sales Stand of the year at the Great Central Railway ‘Last Hurrah’ event, raising just under £1300 for 2857. In 2026 we’ve raised around £22,500 from the 7 stands we’ve done,...

    Nov 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM

  2. acorb liked charterboy's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Absolutely super day yesterday, fast running and superb fresh air stock where you could hear the loco performing up front All for an absolutely bargain price in the current climate too Well done Vintage Trains, will certainly do more tours if...

    Nov 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM

  3. acorb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] Tornado at Darlington, awaiting the inbound service. An excellent day out with VT yesterday. Slightly late start from Darlington, due to inbound service being a bit late, however Tornado soon had us up to line speed before Durham. We...

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  4. acorb liked blink bonny's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Tornado looking very smart, hammering through Acklington 23 minutes late, after a brief unscheduled stop at Chevington Loop to allow an express to pass. That Queen of Scots headboard is vey much part of my schoolboy memories. [ATTACH]

    Tornado-(31)-fbook.jpg Nov 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM

  5. acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    Halloween magic at the Vale of Rheidol [IMG]Halloween at the Vale Of Rheidol by Martin Creese, on Flickr [MEDIA] Footage from my eldest

    Nov 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM

  6. acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    Thank you! Yes, 2027 marks 30 years since the Spa Valley Railway reopened to Groombridge on 23rd August 1997. High Rocks followed in August 1998, Birchden Junction in June 2004 and finally Eridge on 25th March 2011. It’s quite remarkable to look...

    Nov 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM

  7. acorb liked Rander's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    October NELPG news update re 62005 - Boiler hydraulic test was due to take place last week Boiler due into frames late-Nov/early-Dec By late-Jan, loco due to be steaming around yard at 10A Mid-March, test run from Carnforth to Keighley to appear...

    Nov 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  8. acorb liked Rander's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    5Z32 Carnforth - Tyseley in the system on Wednesday 18th Nov. 60mph steam path. Completely speculating here - 44932 (or a shed mate) off to help out with the Birmingham Polar Expresses? (which begin on Sunday 22nd).

    Nov 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM

  9. 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

  10. 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...

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  11. 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...

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  12. 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

  13. 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

    Cumbrian King 1 NP.jpg Nov 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM

  14. 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

  15. 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
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