Ben Jenden's Recent Activity
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Ben Jenden replied to the thread Swanage Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 27th-29th March 2026.
34028 "Eddystone" will join in the gala and will operate on SUNDAY ONLY
Mar 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM -
Ben Jenden liked MuzTrem's post in the thread East Lancs | Small Engines Gala | 21st-22nd February 2026.
I'm surprised no-else has commented on the problems on the Suday of this event. I'm sorry to say it was the worst experience I've ever had on a heritage railway. I initially drove to Heywood, but I was rather surprised to discover that the last...
Mar 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM -
Ben Jenden liked JBTEvans's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
You can disagree but as a customer of the SVR that was my thoughts on viewing the timetable and I cannot be the only one. An extra service had to be put on to cope with demand? I am surprised that was not anticipated.
Mar 1, 2026 at 8:44 AM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread 60007.
That comment was posted a year ago of which 60007 visited the MHR for their gala. and as 5944 said, 60007 visited Bluebell for two weeks in October 2024
Mar 1, 2026 at 6:34 AM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Great Central Railway Spring Steam Weekend - 28 February to 1 March 2026.
78019 works D7018s booked turns tomorrow
Feb 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Austerity No. 68067 added to the line up as the third guest
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
2999 is reported to staying for the duration of the year in the latest Heritage Rail Mag
Feb 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
Forgive me if I am wrong or got wires crossed but Didn't GWSR have first refusal of the 4-4-0 County anyway when one or the other announced a few years ago?
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM
