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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Well Thankyou to you all for your kind comments. We’ve had a blast this weekend. The profits have been superb, but more importantly the good feeling, the good wishes, and the happy faces around the place has been great to see. This gala will go...
Sep 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
The update was on Severn Valley Railway YouTube channel where they did a tour of Bridgnorth works. I am not underestimating the electrical works, but much of the paperwork, scanning and non-destructive tests were completed for its trip to Derby...
Sep 20, 2026 at 3:24 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There really isn't a lot to do, bar fitting the electronics - which apparently has a date confirmed with the contractor according to the last YouTube update. Don't forget it went to Derby via rail last year, so it is already a known entity to...
Sep 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM -
acorb liked neildimmer's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Photos from my 2 day visit start with Friday, which turned out a very wet afternoon at Bridgnorth!!, excellent running all day i overheard a conversation at Bridgnorth between some footplate crew that 4150 is a very strong engine, far better than...
Sep 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Ditto regards 813, it goes really well. Gave me one of my runs of the day yesterday and has quite the surprising turn of speed. 4 coaches no problem although I think its limit is 5 on the valley unassisted. Also heard the same regards 4150,...
Sep 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM -
acorb attached a file to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Not much more to add other than another top notch gala from the SVR. Great selection of locos, the timetable was the perfect balance between interest, reliability and frequency. Trains were very well loaded, but always able to get a seat if...
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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acorb liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another excellent day at the Severn Valley today - it always delivers the goods! All locos seemed to be behaving well and things were running pretty much to time most of the day. Highlight for me was seeing 46115 for the first time in many...
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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acorb liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
As built (1947) GWR green, so plain green with GWR lettering.
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM -
acorb liked banburysaint's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Svr shirt button below. A bit of fun pending the full painting. [ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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acorb replied to the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
And having now sampled it for haulage for the first time, it goes as good as it looks!
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Because it hasn’t been painted. It’s a mix of undercoat and patch green to get it through running in and testing. The paint shop has a full diary until January.
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:07 PM -
acorb liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I've crossed paths with it several times today and it's only now that I'm sat opposite it at Bewdley that I've noticed the roundel says SVR rather than GWR. Very nicely done and IMO a nice touch to add a little interest until the final paint job...
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:07 PM -
acorb liked silversteellady's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
[ATTACH] Hadn't noticed it before now, but I do quite like the 'SVR' roundel on the left hand side :) (screencap taken from new @LMarsh1987 video of course, ta :D)
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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acorb replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Absolutely flew through Kidderminster this morning, really was some sight. Station was packed, even at 7am - the draw of this engine never ceases to amaze me. There were loads of youngsters too, all thrilled by the sight of a mainline steam loco...
Sep 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM -
acorb liked ax1709cjm's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Only problem is it's so long it's difficult to fit it in a photograph![ATTACH]
Sep 18, 2026 at 10:31 PM
