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Gladiator 5076's Recent Activity

  1. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The old people are out in force then now those pesky kids have gone back to school and the fares have increased again:)

    Sep 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
  2. Gladiator 5076 attached a file to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.

    A few images from the four days which of course included the preview day. Not all my plans worked. The failure of 257 Squadron meant my plans for two double headed Bulleid rides to Norden became one that was Manston & D6515. Looking like the next...

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  3. Gladiator 5076 liked Bikermike's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I can see many many problems with the idea. But, if you don't try, you never find out. I doubt anyone is going to yes/no this on the basis of the 17 people whose travel plans and flexibility allowed them to take it up. But it will show up...

    Sep 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
  4. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026.

    I agree the point could have been made better but it is a valid point, that may become worse in future years if lines fear losing a gala to fire risk and compress them together even more. It is also not always about visiting locos, sometimes it...

    Sep 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  5. Gladiator 5076 attached a file to the thread Railways and People.

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

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  6. 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