Gladiator 5076's Recent Activity
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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
Maybe a new addit Maybe a new addition to the Porterbrook portfolio?:)
May 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Wagoniester's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
It was a rather early (4.30am) alarm for me to hop on the train from the outer suburbs to Wandsworth Road (retracing a route I once regularly did for work, and at a similar time too), from where I wandered round to the high rise car park by the...
May 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread RTC 2026.
Nothing shown on RTT as going from Barrow to Carlisle today, so I would assume it still is. Thought the reopening is still some way off.
May 22, 2026 at 5:36 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Well they would have to say that they are working to repair or replace as they have a legal obligation to keep the path open and usable.
May 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.
Well around 300 arrived here on Swanage on a virtually full train on Wednesday, an extra standard coach has been added to the ACE tomorrow, and is still fully booked, the Royal Duchy next weekend has only 3 seats left (in dining) according to the...
May 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Northern Belle 2026.
Not attempting to be funny here Ralph, you are a splendid chap of course. I observe however that PMR gave up, Compass ceased trading owing a hell of a lot of money and RTC are suffering badly in the UK. Whilst WCR makes profit it is much less...
May 22, 2026 at 4:40 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked WSR_6960's post in the thread 1466 - GWS first loco.
I'm not sure it's quite as simple as some are quick to assume. As usual, plenty of people seem happy to jump to conclusions without actually being in possession of all the facts. It's not my place to comment on 1466 specifically, but for...
May 21, 2026 at 6:32 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked TheModster's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
After a quick shot in the morning of Eddystone, Braunton captured on her treck around Kent, seen at Redhill, Ashford, Walmer on Martin Mill Bank, Folkestone & Hildenborough: [MEDIA]
May 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
Gladiator 5076 attached a file to the thread Railways and People.
A crowded platform at Swanage. Some may recognise a well known retired WCRC driver.[ATTACH]
May 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Gladiator 5076 attached a file to the thread RTC Swanage Belle 2026.
Back on Swanage metals the Belle heads away from Harmans Cross having passed 257 Squadron in the station.[ATTACH]
May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
It seems a little confusing to have a Yellow steam service and a yellow (D) one steam one diesel as from the calendar page there is no way of telling which is which. Of course they are only two of the five Yellow options, I have yet to determine...
May 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
