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green five liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
So how was the ceremony fee funded? And you think paying the entrance fee was a good use of funds for a railway which is struggling financially? Please enlighten me to the benefits and why this was a good use of funds. If it was an award on...
Sep 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
green five liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Certainly a sustainable business plan is needed. It was needed at least three years ago. For the last three years please can you advise just how far the NYMR senior management have got in producing such a business plan? The time to put forward...
Sep 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM -
green five liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Indeed. But, referring back to what @21B has written about engagement, the Spa Valley shows a very different model for achieving engagement and developing support.
Sep 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM -
green five liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It looks like the good ol' days are back:) Well, almost. Tomorrow, it's planned to be 100% steam between Pickering and Grosmont with only Pebbles making two round trips between Whitby and Grosmont to spoil things. 926, 2392 & 92134 are doing...
Sep 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM -
green five liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Well Thankyou to you all for your kind comments. We’ve had a blast this weekend. The profits have been superb, but more importantly the good feeling, the good wishes, and the happy faces around the place has been great to see. This gala will go...
Sep 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
green five liked Spamcan81's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.
Was in London today to visit to the Natural History Museum to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Some truly remarkable work on show. Highlight of the day though was this magnificent machine at London Victoria. 35028 was...
Sep 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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green five liked A1X's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another fabulous gala weekend, some photos below. More can be found at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Severn-Valley-Railway/Autumn-Steam-Gala-September-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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green five liked Johnb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Fitting it out with AWS/TPWS, GMS-R and OTM-R and a speedometer is a huge amount to do with an unbelievable amount of wiring and it all has to be tested. The loco will need a loaded test run. I’m sure they are on top of it, I’m just surprised it...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
There really isn't a lot to do, bar fitting the electronics - which apparently has a date confirmed with the contractor according to the last YouTube update. Don't forget it went to Derby via rail last year, so it is already a known entity to...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
green five liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Ditto regards 813, it goes really well. Gave me one of my runs of the day yesterday and has quite the surprising turn of speed. 4 coaches no problem although I think its limit is 5 on the valley unassisted. Also heard the same regards 4150,...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Photos from my 2 day visit start with Friday, which turned out a very wet afternoon at Bridgnorth!!, excellent running all day i overheard a conversation at Bridgnorth between some footplate crew that 4150 is a very strong engine, far better than...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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green five liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Not much more to add other than another top notch gala from the SVR. Great selection of locos, the timetable was the perfect balance between interest, reliability and frequency. Trains were very well loaded, but always able to get a seat if...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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green five liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Another excellent day at the Severn Valley today - it always delivers the goods! All locos seemed to be behaving well and things were running pretty much to time most of the day. Highlight for me was seeing 46115 for the first time in many...
Sep 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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green five liked acorb's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
Absolutely flew through Kidderminster this morning, really was some sight. Station was packed, even at 7am - the draw of this engine never ceases to amaze me. There were loads of youngsters too, all thrilled by the sight of a mainline steam loco...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM -
green five liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I've crossed paths with it several times today and it's only now that I'm sat opposite it at Bewdley that I've noticed the roundel says SVR rather than GWR. Very nicely done and IMO a nice touch to add a little interest until the final paint job...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
