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JBTEvans liked Wagoniester's post in the thread East Lancs Autumn steam gala- October 17-19.
First guest announced as Ivatt 46441, making a return visit for the first time in some 20 years. More to follow. https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM -
JBTEvans liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2025.
T'was a tad damp today in Cumbria [ATTACH] As the heavens have opened up, A1 class No. 60163 'Tornado' speeds passed Benson Hall with the northbound 'Northern Belle' 1Z77 with David Blair driving, Martyn Soames on the shovel and Roly Parker...
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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JBTEvans liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Northern Belle 2025.
Maybe 45212 will ride to the rescue then.
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM -
JBTEvans replied to the thread Northern Belle 2025.
Still very much on the website, and says sold out. I doubt they would cancel at such short notice due to a lack of steam locomotive. Presumably, a Black 5 will be on it if 34067 is not available. @ribble
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM -
JBTEvans liked steamingyorkshire's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
Should be 61306 on the 14th.
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM -
JBTEvans liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
Any suggestion of sunshine around Stratford this afternoon proved to be wishful thinking. The mid-day run to Snow Hill at an amazingly empty Wilmcote. [ATTACH] and the return to Derby at an equally deserted Danzey. [ATTACH]
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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JBTEvans liked acourtrail's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Had a great Saturday at the diesel gala, and I got to see quite a few locos I don't usually get to! I am always a little apprehensive about going to diesel galas, because a small minority of diesel enthusiasts often decide to spoil things with...
Jun 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM -
JBTEvans liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
7029 gets away from Derby at Pear Tree with 1Z10 Derby to Stratford upon Avon.[ATTACH]
Jun 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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JBTEvans replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
The 40's event is not really about the actual trains, it's more about the feel of the period.
Jun 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM -
JBTEvans liked ikcdab's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Shows you that you shouldn't always believe the voices of doom that one reads on here sometimes.
Jun 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM -
JBTEvans liked acourtrail's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Judging by the latest videos people have been uploading to YouTube - the diesel gala has got off to a fairly good start! The WSR seem to have more operational coaches than I thought they had. I knew they had enough for two 6 coach sets, the QB...
Jun 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM