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    Vintage Trains 2026

    Agree, have been waiting for this trip to appear - booking made. Thanks Vintage Trains, something to look forward to in 2026!
    Post by: acorb, Dec 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    FR & WHR & WHHR News

    BBC News - Landslips hit properties, rail line and close clifftop path https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74xy5xkzq0o Landslide near Tryfan...
    Post by: acorb, Dec 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Flying Scotsman

    Northern Steam are the custodians of the loco, taking care of maintenance and certification on behalf of the owners, the NRM. Vintage Trains are a...
    Post by: acorb, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    The 'Festive Flying Scotsman'. 14/12/25

    Eastern Rail Services own 4 generator cars of their own (ex Nightstar ones), can only presume none were available. Glad some steam was still...
    Post by: acorb, Dec 14, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    The 'Festive Flying Scotsman'. 14/12/25

    Don't think they operate north of London anymore.
    Post by: acorb, Dec 14, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    The 'Festive Flying Scotsman'. 14/12/25

    It's as much down to acceleration. Electric traction can reach maximum speed far quicker than a 67, which due to its gearing is a little sluggish...
    Post by: acorb, Dec 14, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    The 'Festive Flying Scotsman'. 14/12/25

    A reflection on the fact that DB no longer own any electric locos too, suspect a class 90 would do a lot better than a 67. Les Ross makes such a...
    Post by: acorb, Dec 14, 2025 in forum: What's Going On