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  1. acorb antwortete auf das Thema Fire Risk.

    This was the first time the system has been used on a broad basis and quite right too. Apparently issued at the request of the emergency services. It might drum some sense into those who seem completely oblivious to the danger, like the idiots...

    14 August 2026 um 23:52

  2. acorb gefällt The Green Howardss Beitrag in dem Thema Fire Risk.

    Eh? I've only ever had one before: the test one in September 2025. My phone keeps a history of them and there are but two entries - then, and today.

    14 August 2026 um 23:47

  3. acorb gefällt andyjhattons Beitrag in dem Thema Fire Risk.

    I'm a steam guy, and I went to the Bluebell last weekend to see the Thumper. I thnk it shows that if you're fortunate enough to have some "special " traction you can make lemonade from the lemons. GCR are fortunate to have Tulyar there.

    14 August 2026 um 23:46

  4. acorb antwortete auf das Thema Fire Risk.

    Might I suggest some steam fans try the diesels? Who knows, you might enjoy it! ;) Must admit, if hadn't already got commitments this weekend I would have been tempted by the 2 Westerns out on the SVR this weekend. Railways should try and make...

    14 August 2026 um 20:02

  5. acorb gefällt Britfoamers Beitrag in dem Thema Fire Risk.

    Interesting the message on the mobile tonight at 7.00pm from HM notification centre about the current emergency relating to wild fires and what not to do (barbeques etc), nearly frightened the life out of me! (never heard the warning siren from...

    14 August 2026 um 19:55

  6. acorb gefällt Petra Wildes Beitrag in dem Thema Fire Risk.

    Coming back closer to the debate about steam and fire risk - Surely after the many catastrophic house fires being a headline story on the TV news, it is a huge PR own-goal for any steam railway (unless copiously being rained on) to continue to...

    14 August 2026 um 19:55

  7. acorb gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Bet that takes more than a glass and a half ... Tom

    14 August 2026 um 19:54

  8. acorb gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    In case anyone's interested, the old Ford Prefect which appears about 4.18 was and still is mine!

    14 August 2026 um 15:22

  9. acorb gefällt Bodorganboys Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    [MEDIA] 2968 Aisgill 4th January 1997

    14 August 2026 um 15:22

  10. acorb gefällt A1Xs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    Missed opportunity to bill it as a branch line gala IMHO

    14 August 2026 um 11:56

  11. acorb gefällt Kje7812s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    Double Western weekend with D1015 and D1062 in use both days. On Saturday both do two round trips, while on the Sunday only D1015 does 2 rts.

    14 August 2026 um 11:56

  12. acorb antwortete auf das Thema SVR General Discussion.

    Having been in Birmingham yesterday and nearly getting stranded in Lye on the return train due to the line closure with the fire at Stourbridge, the heat yesterday was like nothing I've experienced before. The smoke from the fire was enormous....

    14 August 2026 um 11:56

  13. acorb antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    Indeed, the advance notification & offer to VT shareholders was gratefully received and acted upon! Looking forward to the 8th November as never did get behind the Stanier Mogul on the mainline in its previous stint.

    14 August 2026 um 11:32
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