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acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks for the commentary @2857Harry , insights like yours really are what makes this forum special. Massive thanks to yourself and all the others behind the scenes that make weekends like this happen. I've said it before and I will say it...
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Well a full wrap up is in order I think....I'll try answer some questions/queries from above as I go but I will just start by reiterating my thanks to everyone (Volunteers, staff, passengers, etc) for your support. Thursday Generally this ran...
Apr 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 70013.
Or Vintage Trains
Apr 20, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
acorb liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Just to add my thanks to all involved for four excellent days. [ATTACH] 'Little and Large' arriving at Kidderminster on Sunday morning.
Apr 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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acorb liked Wyreman's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Quick thoughts on the Sunday, the first time I'd attended on that day for a while. Generally a very good day. I liked the atmosphere a lot, and it felt busy without being overcrowded (the odd 71000 trip unsurprisingly aside). To reference a...
Apr 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM -
acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Morning all Many thanks to everyone who has shared videos and pictures from the gala and to everyone who came along and supported , not just the railway but also all the supporting organisations with their sales stands A really good SVR gala...
Apr 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM -
acorb liked paul1609's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Think you'll find that most heritage railways are like this and help out where possible, there's very much a all of one "company" ethos in my experience.
Apr 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM -
acorb attached a file to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
A few from me (look away if you don't like Claytons!) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Very noticeable that there was a younger demographic* (& lots of families) present this weekend. Obviously good news for the future, but it only takes 1 or 2 idiots - I have witnessed it at both steam and diesel events. However, the younger folk...
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
acorb liked City_Steam's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Thanks to all the volunteers who make these galas possible. Especially those willing to work the late turns to produce, as mentioned above, something very special. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Can I just say an absolutely huge thankyou to you all for your support this weekend. I will post a bit more of a full wrap up later, but for now, from team gala, Thankyou!!
Apr 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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acorb liked lil Bear's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Loco crew are all fine if shook up. They know they’ve got support as/when needed. ORR/RAIB informed, it’s a case of letting the processes flow accordingly. Foxfield have not only opened their offer of travel to our customers, but assisted in...
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM -
acorb liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My heart hurts for the Churnet Valley. These sort of incidents can be broadcasted within minutes of what happened. No time for the heat to come out of the sting of the incident before it appears online.
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Its each to their own, I am disappointed I didn't get a run behind 1450 (but I did get some miles behind it at the Branchline event). But we all have our preferences and the Clayton is someone's pride and joy just as much as the autotank is. I'm...
Apr 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
