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Gladiator 5076's Recent Activity

  1. Gladiator 5076 attached a file to the thread Railways and People.

    I want it back when you have finished with it. [ATTACH]

    IMG_20260831_0025.jpg Sep 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM

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

    But the trail will only show limited data. I think we all agree it is not a viable option to have the SVR operate the service with volunteers long term. WMT or GBR operating a service will come with all those issues that @2857Harry mentioned,...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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

    Red up there though.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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