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acorb replied to the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
You lucky man!
Nov 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM -
acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
I was privileged to be on the footplate from Victoria to Dover today watching top class enginemen doing a top class job with a top class engine. She lost her feet a couple of times on the leaves but quickly checked and sanders on, certainly no...
Nov 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM -
acorb liked 5944's post in the thread Vale of Berkeley Railway.
They were 35 years old when withdrawn - with the exception of 101s, virtually every other first generation DMU was younger than that when withdrawn. The first Mk1 was only 16 years old when preserved!
Nov 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM -
acorb liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Fingers crossed that means a plan for overhaul and return to action! Can't ever have too many Buckets going around...
Oct 31, 2026 at 8:40 PM -
acorb liked 3855's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
That is good news it has looked so forlorn stored up the headshunt for all that time
Oct 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
It has been purchased by a new owner from its current owner, and has lest for pastures new.
Oct 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM -
acorb liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Another milestone as road 2 work completed in the shed.
Oct 31, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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acorb liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Delighted to hear this and happy to contribute.
Oct 31, 2026 at 9:28 AM -
acorb liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
We have launched an appeal for the Conwil extension. This has been boosted by a significant donation by a generous donor and an offer to match fund pound for pound anything raised through the appeal. link to Welsh Railway Trust Facebook page...
Oct 30, 2026 at 6:59 PM -
acorb liked 73108's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
I have been following the progress of 4253 with interest for several years. It's a superb record of the almost unimaginable amount of time, resources, effort, money, successes and setbacks it takes to restore an ex-Barry hulk to working order....
Oct 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM -
acorb liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Somewhat lost in recent postings was another "First" for the GCR and the benefits of its double track. During the recent Gala there were Two Windcutter rakes in operation and they were pictured passing just North of Quorn station by Brandon...
Oct 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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acorb replied to the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
Yep, same here.
Oct 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM -
acorb liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
The trip was on sale before 13268 was advertised as the motive power. Vintage Trains' full email to customers is in the Vintage Trains thread, but in summary if you booked after the announcement that the Stanier Mogul would haul the train, you...
Oct 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM -
acorb liked 46203's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
[ATTACH] 44871 & 45407 at a very windy Carlisle, 26.10.26.
Oct 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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acorb replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Very annoyingly passed it on A82 near Bridge of Orchy on our way up to the West Highlands, I checked this morning on RTT too! :confused:
Oct 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
