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green five liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
It just used the standard OC48 path so they simply terminated the path at Oxenholme. Brit due to return to Crewe
Apr 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
green five liked torgormaig's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Good to see it coming on steadily. I can't wait to see it out and about, not because I particularly admire the little loco but because work can then start in earnest on 488 (or 30583 as the forum's favourite Owl would prefer). Roll on the return...
Apr 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Some photos of progress on Normandy in Atlantic House: https://www.bulleidsociety.org/News/Latest_News.html Tom
Apr 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM -
green five replied to the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
The onward journey to Carlisle Upperby Tmd LSL appears to have been cancelled according to RTT. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:CARLLSL/2026-04-09/1155
Apr 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
green five liked Big Al's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
We all know what went wrong but I think it's worth noting that everything was definitely going very much 'right' from the outset and clearly the crew of Chris Page and Jack Gresty were planning on putting on a great show. Leaving Crewe with 8 on...
Apr 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM -
green five liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Hammering through Leyland earlier in the day, whistle still doesn't sound right for a Brit, somewhat strangulated! [ATTACH]
Apr 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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green five liked jsm8b's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Before the problems developed. 70000 at Moore Lane. Warming air meant a thin exhaust, the once clear embankment towards the far bridge is quickly disappearing behind the re-growing trees. [ATTACH]
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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green five liked Big Al's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
I've left my only comment about this trip till after the failure chunter. This was a brilliant trip to drive from Hampshire to Milton Keynes for. It was also a brilliant run with 70000 until it failed. In 2026 I'll buy that! And yes, it is the...
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM -
green five liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
big end has been the achiles heel of 70000 since her return to the mainline as far back as 1991. 70013 never seemed to have a problem in the same way
Apr 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM -
green five liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
With no sign of being eased because of the preceding Liverpool stopping service, BR Standard Class 7MT 4-6-2 No. 70000 Britannia approaches Hartford station with Saphos Trains' The Cumbrian Mountaineer charter on Wednesday 8th April 2026....
Apr 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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green five liked acorb's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Because Harry, as enthusiasts we give a damn. A number of people on here (myself included) have stated we have not booked a West Coast operated trip for a number of years. The reasons to any enthusiast are obvious. No one is denying that we had...
Apr 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM -
green five liked Enterprise's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
My wife and I travelled behind her often back then. Some great runs, but for someone with many memories of BR steam out of Waterloo, all were evocative, especially as the coaches hadn't been tarted up much.
Apr 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
green five liked 26D_M's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
That's what I thought too and seem to recollect Tony Bush saying at the time they were optimistic it wouldn't be too bad but naturally wouldn't know for sure until they pulled it apart. Didn't it even have some new wheels made due to cracks...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM -
green five liked Chris86's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
I'm surprised that 46100 is considered well worn- I thought she had undergone some pretty significant work quite late on in her last operating spell?
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
They should have a chat with Vintage Trains who seem to have a good selection of routes they can send their Castles! ;)
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
