Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked Adam Tandy's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
A few shots of Caley Tank No. 15189 at work on local services, filmed on the last day of the gala. [MEDIA]
May 28, 2026 at 10:59 PM -
Mick45305 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I think enough has been said about the weekend by now, we had three days of boiling in trains and generally enjoyed it all. I think it was over ambitious but had it come off everyone would have been full of praise for one of the best ever galas....
May 28, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Mick45305 liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Cannon axleboxes are on order for the coupled wheels as well. We have 2D drawings for the internal components, we now need to fit them into the 3D model and do a tolerance check. Once the axleboxes have been cast and proof machined, they will...
May 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM -
Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
Well thanks for making the train crew's life even more difficult than it already is. If for some unlikely reason the ORR have not already seen this they will have now and the Guard and Train Manager will be called to account for not policeing the...
May 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
Mick45305 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
A while back since this great machine called Bury home, welcome back!
May 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM -
Mick45305 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.
Nielson and Co. No. 2937 from Chasewater Railway announced as guest two.
May 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM -
Mick45305 liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.
Hopefully, the disrespectful thugs who spoilt the diesel gala will stay away.
May 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM -
Mick45305 liked evilswans's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
Seen picking up the pace at Byfleet and New Haw on the return, full credit to everyone involved, must have been a tad toasty up on the plate enjoy Matt :) [MEDIA]
May 26, 2026 at 11:15 PM -
Mick45305 liked Robin's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I also missed the Spit on Saturday, but grabbed a few mobile phone shots of the DC3 flypast on Sunday, nicely timed to coincide with Manston's departure. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Mick45305 liked Dan Hill's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
It might be worth waiting for someone on here from the GWSR to confirm, but the latest issue of Steam Railway Magazine has arrived today and suggests that 45110 will be staying at the GWSR for 12 months.
May 26, 2026 at 11:07 PM -
Mick45305 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Yes indeed, without that it might well have been plan B - weld the gates shut on Monday and we all go to the pub!
May 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM -
Mick45305 liked Mike S's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Also of note, originally Manston was rostered this week, this has been swapped out for 2807 due to the heat. A shout out to Martin Creese of this parish who made contact with us Sunday afternoon suggesting that it would be sensible to cancel...
May 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM -
Mick45305 liked Mike S's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Perfect summary Alex, but got to pick out this bit as it really sums things up. The volunteer kindly dashing out to grab a takeaway for us all to fuel the planning was also very much a key part in all this!! At times the issues were coming so...
May 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I don't see how the railways are that different and I dont see how its income dilution if those visitors were never in a position to buy a travel ticket. If Winchcombe was accessible for non-ticket holders that is good. There will be a number of...
May 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Mick45305 liked 6026 King John's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
You may not have many photos but the ones you have taken are excellent and really capture the atmosphere of the event. A huge thank you to you and all the team for keeping the event running. As I said before, I found it very enjoyable despite...
May 26, 2026 at 10:58 PM
