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Britfoamer liked garth manor's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
This is a small operation that struggles with support , a bit hard to provide extra departures and freight.
Jul 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Britfoamer liked City_Steam's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
Three departures as per website. Only Howard visiting, which stayed on Alston end, top and tailed with home locos - last departure had all 3 (as a last minute decision). Some diesel moves in Alston Station between trains, but no freights. They...
Jul 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
Britfoamer replied to the thread South Tynedale Railway..
Thanks for the replies, I have read elsewhere they struggle for support being located to where they are, That's why we intend to support them. I'm going to scrap the mainline steam over Shap even if it's on time it means I would only get to...
Jul 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM -
Britfoamer liked City_Steam's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
I braved public transport and the damp weather on Saturday to make a brief first visit for the gala. Not the intensity of activity you'd normally expect at such an event, but this friendly place has a genuine light railway feel (balcony end...
Jul 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Britfoamer replied to the thread South Tynedale Railway..
Did only Howard turn up as visiting loco? Are the departures just the normal three? is there anything like a demo freight? their website doesn't offer anything? Thanks, thinking of going Saturday, couple it with 34067 on the Cumbrian if the fire...
Jul 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM -
Britfoamer liked DAH's post in the thread Keighley Diesel gala June 2026..
A short video of the Keighley diesel gala June 2026 featuring mainly Napier noise. [MEDIA] DAH
Jul 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
Britfoamer liked Eisenbahn Träumer's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Hey all, attached you will find my YouTube Video from this years Cotswold Festival of Steam. I was there on Whit Monday and even though the timetable was changed shortly before I arrived it was a perfect day. Thanks to all volunteers and...
Jul 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM -
Britfoamer liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.
The message from Evri said it was left in the porch![ATTACH]
Jul 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Britfoamer attached a file to the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
Day four and final day, the weather has been full dull for most of the event clearing a little right at the end of today. As said, around Bolton Street station then off to Burrs when the light improved. A few shots of the day's bag: [ATTACH]...
Jul 5, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Britfoamer attached a file to the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
Day three, had a day riding, complaint, not like a true gala - trains ran to time give or take a few minutes! Few shots grabbed whilst changing trains: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Britfoamer attached a file to the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
Day two, Friday, the morning at Ramsbottom afternoon at Irwell Vale, a ride tomorrow. Shots from today: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 3, 2026
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Britfoamer liked neildimmer's post in the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
I spent yesterday at Ramsbottom on the ELR for the first day of there Summer Diesel Gala, i arrived just in time to see Class 20 8069 hauling its first passenger service along with 20303 depart back to Bury from Ramsbottom. [ATTACH] 58023 at...
Jul 3, 2026
