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green five liked 3ABescot's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
[ATTACH] Sir Nigel passes the Shrewsbury and Hereford signal box at Leominster South. Greetings are exchanged.
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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green five liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
East meets West !. 60007 at Sutton Bridge Jct this morning, just 4 minutes behind the preceding Manchester - Cardiff service. Many years ago 'Gresley' was my first steam haulage down the Marches. [ATTACH]
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
A photo of 60163 Tornado heading home to Darlington from ELR with 5Z50 1401 Bury East Lancs Railway to Darlington North Road, passing Huddersfield station, possibly the first steam loco through for a number of years now. Neil [ATTACH]
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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green five liked gricerdon's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
We only stayed until 130pm but what an engine 73156 is. Absolutely stormed up to Medstead on the 1020 and broke a long standing record. For the first time ever in all my many visits it kept every one of the intermediate times to Alton even the...
Apr 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM -
green five liked A1X's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
After sitting out the Bluebell gala last year, it seems 68067 is not a fan of former Southern Region metals!
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM -
green five liked Jdwitts's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Thanks to the MHR folks for putting on a great event, I went on Saturday and everything ran pretty smoothly even with the issues with 68067. FR 20 was a real highlight for me, so much so that I changed my plans a couple of times to get an extra...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:29 PM -
green five liked Respite's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
68067 had two firebars removed before being put out again yesterday. The driver told me it was now steaming a lot better. As it obviously couldn't be tested it still wasn't entrusted with the three coach rake on its own. The fireman also told...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM -
green five liked A1X's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Can only echo what others have dais, spent Friday and yesterday at the gala and was a superb experience. Absolutely adore no. 20, she's enough to melt my cold pre-grouping heart. Some photos from the event, more can be found at...
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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green five liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Very nice to meet up at Medstead and Four Marks station, great chatting with you. And I do like your varied coverage of today. My day didn't go to plan after my 09.00 arrival for a full day at Medstead. On parking my car I noticed some minor...
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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green five liked DanielsTrains's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Footage from a fantastic 2 days at the Gala, Lots of Sunshine resulted in some fabulous shots. Enjoy [MEDIA]
Apr 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM
