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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.
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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
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acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I was really impressed with the 17 wagon GWR goods train yesterday, hauled by a typical GWR steam loco. What a wonderful sight. I heard a few comments about the guard's van at each end but we all know why that is. I also heard others mention how...
Sep 18, 2026 at 10:31 PM -
acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Timings for Flying Scotsman's railtour to the WSR on Saturday, 19th. Note the light engine movement at Bristol TM. <BJ> Bristol and Minehead - Fox & Edwards : Vintage Trains 5Z40 0624 Tyseley Steam Trust to Stourbridge Junction...
Sep 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM -
acorb liked Robin's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
A most enjoyable day today, especially the morning's round trip with 4150, seen during a break at Hampton Loade. [ATTACH] 4150 was on the freight in the afternoon. Hopefully get some better photos of the guest locos over the next 3 days....
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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acorb liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
top day out on the svr today had a lovely run to hampton loade with 46115 trains were busy but was able to get a seat on all trains apart from the ivatt in the afternoon all trains were on time as well well done svr
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:21 PM -
acorb liked Romsey's post in the thread RTC 2026.
From the grapevine, a change to steam fire restrictions. Scotland and North West - Amber All other routes - Red Cheers, Neil
Sep 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
