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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
But most Saphos trains have a diesel on the back anyway. A generator car could be added for the few enthusiast trips they run, although if it is planned to have proper a/c then you would need for the windows to be kept shut which may reduce the...
May 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked nige757's post in the thread Northern Belle 2026.
34067 being assisted with the not so Steamy Steam Special. [MEDIA]
May 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Any images?
May 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Well 45110 had not run until last weekend. and was reported to have no mainline kit yet. Do we even know who now owns it and if they want it to go mainline? I thought someone posted the K1 was still a fair way off. Seems WCRC have not been keen...
May 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
So what is the only loco that could not go there in 2026? 44932?
May 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Maybe it is, but a loan to me would me free to the GWSR but the facilities are provided to run it in. A hire to me implies that a fee is paid to use the loco
May 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
And what might that be? Hot air comes in opening windows and screws up aircon if they are able to be opened. As many Thames Turbo journeys confirmed when I lived in London. Medical emergencies on railtours are a nightmare, they are not great on...
May 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
On loan or on hire?
May 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
34072 and 31806 today, as I discovered when I decided to go to HX to photograph the T3 as I had to go out to collect some drugs at Boots for my dad. You think I would look out the window to check what was running (or at least look at the webcam)....
May 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Why would WCRC guards who already work Mk2's and NB stock fitted with CDL need "a refresher"? That implies something already existed. There may be a training issue if it is significantly different to a Mk2, but I do not see why it would be.
May 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
