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Gladiator 5076's Recent Activity

  1. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I do not think it is negativity that is being shown, at least as far as the SVR concerned. It is more a sense of realism of how many obstacles would be involved to make this work long term, many of which you mentioned yourself. And of course the...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM

  2. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Saphos 2027.

    I can think of at least two Swanage Spring Galas held in March with lineside fires, so it cannot be guaranteed, depends on the type of vegetation adjacent to the line as well.

    Sep 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM

  3. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Well at the time when it was still a franchise it was a requirement of the award. Not sure the creation of GBR would just over ride that.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM

  4. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Plus contrary to what the industry would have you believe, DR is not the answer to everything.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM

  5. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    Red up there though.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM

  6. Gladiator 5076 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Even assuming it is sufficient time in ideal circumstances - what happens when a late running SVR service causes the WMR one to be delayed? Or a late running WMR service delays an SVR one? You run the risk that the tail wags the dog - ie a...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM

  7. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Saphos 2027.

    Tour days have got longer, steam legs shorter and the destinations seemingly restricted either due to the more intensive amount of service trains or "operational issues". What seems to be missing from most tour operators are trips into London. I...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM

  8. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Yes I think it is the chosen parameters of the trial that make what ever data is collected somewhat debatable. Mondays and Fridays may be quieter these days due to WFH, but is a service (for the trial) that attractive to those that already have a...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM

  9. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    And if the post from @Romsey is correct on the Fire Risk thread is correct then it would not be allowed to be in steam.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM

  10. Gladiator 5076 liked Romsey's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Steam status third hand from NR, applicable from Wednesday 9th September Black = Southern region Yellow = Scotland RED = all other zones With that it's been raining in southern Hampshire for some hours, but not really soaking into the...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM

  11. Gladiator 5076 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.

    Busy day on the W&L[ATTACH]

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