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acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
I guess the point being made is that the vac-braked locos and the air-braked stock are both independently compliant with mainline regulations, but are incompatible with each other. While at the same time, the carriages that are compatible with...
Mar 24, 2026 at 8:27 PM -
acorb liked William Fletcher's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Epic bit of noise there, thank you Martin!
Mar 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM -
acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
[MEDIA] My one bit of footage , 5029 at Mytholmes on Saturday evening . It is hand held
Mar 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
There's a little sequence at around 18'40" in that video of the two Terriers arriving with the vintage set on the service that impressed @Big Al You can see that W8 has steam to spare, and we (on Fenchurch) still have a little feather at the...
Mar 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM -
acorb liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Well, didn't intend taking this long to post Part 2 of 60007's run but things to do, places to go, but have finished the report of an excellent day out. For the record, the 3 Class 8 Giants of Steam Southbound Climbs of Shap were: To the...
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Here you are Al - my shot of W8. I was on Fenchurch. First time I've been to the end of Platform 1 at Horsted on an engine! [ATTACH] Before leaving, I checked the Running Foreman's notes for the day. We were apparently 25 minutes late off...
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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acorb liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Some photos and a video from yesterday and Friday, thanks as ever to all involved [MEDIA] https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Bluebellphotosets/Spring-Steam-Gala-March-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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acorb liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
A few from me too.... Again a very well organised gala from the Bluebell with everything running just about on schedule as we have come to expect! Many thanks to all. I thought the railway was well patronised but not rammed like the last couple...
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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acorb liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
A few from me from earlier today. Spent most of the day behind 75069 (and 73082) and the Terriers. The 1pm Terrier shuttle to HK was a good run with some nice noise. The crew of 75069 prior to its first run seemed to pay a touching tribute to a...
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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acorb liked Davo's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Very enjoyable day at the bluebell spring steam gala another great line up of steam engines and once again a big thanks to the bluebell volunteers members and engineers crews giving us another fantastic steam gala. The highlight of the gala for...
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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acorb liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
A very enjoyable day today on the railway.Had a cream tea in one of the Pullmans, with the window open so I could hear Lady of Legend, which was well worth the £15.00 supplement. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers involved .[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:26 PM
