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alts1985 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.
Everything is in place and ready for the next three days. We know we're not in the premier league when it comes to railways or galas but we hope you enjoy the show!
Jun 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM -
alts1985 liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
We travelled on the Snow Hill trip. Nice to have 37240 as the supporting diesel, much preferred to a 47 by me, anyway. Hopefully inBR 2 tone green sometime? So these were during the run round at Snow Hill station. Clun ran backwards coupled in...
Jun 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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alts1985 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.
The Standard 4Mt has arrived. 41313 is now 41319 and here's a pic of the ROC plates too.
Jun 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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alts1985 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
[ATTACH] Making a fine si8ght and sound LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' heads the 'Settle and Carlisle Fellsman' 1Z07 through Helwith Bridge and onwards to Carlisle [ATTACH] LNER A4 class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' drifts over...
Jun 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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alts1985 liked Swiss Toni's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
No exhaust at Garsdale this morning.........or light for that matter! [IMG] "Sir Nigel Gresley", 11/06/25.
Jun 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM -
alts1985 liked Karlh's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
A short distance from jsm8b and as they have hinted at just a few moments after the sun came out No. 60007 cross the Weaver Navigation.[ATTACH]
Jun 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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alts1985 liked jsm8b's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
Frodsham Viaduct in the cool of the morning; in sun despite the clouds having malicious intent. [ATTACH]
Jun 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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alts1985 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
I couldn't get out yesterday for a "mini steam fix" - Tornado & coach heading south from Carnforth. Today was not quite a "maxi-fix" as I was restricted to morning and evening; Mrs W was out for a long lunch and I was Maisie's designated servant...
Jun 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM -
alts1985 liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Or maybe put a couple of Mk1s on the rear of the diner, and have it in the timetable as a "restricted capacity" service, so that there's an option for non-diners who might not want to risk a long gap between trains.
Jun 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM -
alts1985 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
But as you carry fewer and fewer people, you end up spreading your fixed costs onto a smaller and smaller number of shoulders. The reductio ad absurdum of your approach might be to find a single person willing to pay £8m for a single return...
Jun 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM -
alts1985 liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
We’ve now had our final public appearance before 76077 returns to LMS for continued work. We have had a fantastic few weeks with some really good feedback on the work we have completed and a goodly amount of new shareholders and additions to...
Jun 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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alts1985 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.
The U Class has arrived. The Ivatt arrived last week. The Class 33 is outside on the road ready to come in. The lorry is going to Dereham for 80078.
Jun 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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alts1985 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.
The U Class 31806 courtesy of our friends at the Swanage Railway and JMB Locomotive Services is on the way to Tunbridge Wells West! Captured by David Stretton at Rownhams Services near Southampton earlier this evening.
Jun 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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alts1985 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Epping Ongar Railway - Southern Giants Steam Gala 19-21 September.
926 Repton announced as the second visitor. Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
Jun 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM -
alts1985 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Hopefully the original photographer (Brian Dandridge) won't mind me sharing this photo from yesterday - all nicely under control with the Maunsell set (3687 leading) and Obo, approaching Kingscote. [ATTACH] Tom
Jun 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
