Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
Well, didn't intend taking this long to post Part 2 of 60007's run but things to do, places to go, but have finished the report of an excellent day out. For the record, the 3 Class 8 Giants of Steam Southbound Climbs of Shap were: To the...
Mar 23, 2026 at 10:39 AM -
Mick45305 liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that our Chairman, Brian Hall, passed away peacefully this morning after a short illness. His wife and children were with him as he faded away without any pain or distress. Brian’s passing very...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:51 AM -
Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Latest SVR news states it became obvious early in the new year that 4150 won't be ready for the Spring Gala (despite a big push) and they are now targeting early summer. On a selfish note 4110 from the East Somerset would make a nice replacement...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
Mick45305 liked TheModster's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Another fine show from the Bluebell this weekend, footage from the lineside on the Saturday & Sunday: [MEDIA]
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
Mick45305 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Here you are Al - my shot of W8. I was on Fenchurch. First time I've been to the end of Platform 1 at Horsted on an engine! [ATTACH] Before leaving, I checked the Running Foreman's notes for the day. We were apparently 25 minutes late off...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Saturday saw me and a mate make the long trek for our first ever Bluebell gala. We were very impressed. Great railway, friendly staff and a cracking selection of locos, with plenty of noise. Wonderful selection of rolling stock too. The gala ran...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Mick45305 liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Visited today with one main focus - Newington/32646/W8 Freshwater. (Do these locos hold the record for multiple identities?) Last saw Freshwater on a plinth outside a pub on Hayling Island so this was a long overdue coming together of man and...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Mick45305 liked GWR7812's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
[IMG] A quick picture: 41241 and the Goods met a fast running deer near Haworth.
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:47 AM -
Mick45305 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Saturday and I spent the day in Oxenhope Woods, prize goes to 5029 for the sound effects on the mid-afternoon train after detaching 34046 at Haworth.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Here is a picture of two of the gala stars that could have been taken today, but instead of being dated 22nd March 2026 the date is in fact the spring gala on 22nd March 1975 [ATTACH] Peter
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Very enjoyable day yesterday, but very busy and not easy to photograph as I spent the day travelling, but these two may be of interest[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Visiting Nunney Castle at Oxenhope yesterday and on it's last visit for the spring gala in...
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Mick45305 liked A1X's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
Some photos and a video from yesterday and Friday, thanks as ever to all involved [MEDIA] https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Bluebellphotosets/Spring-Steam-Gala-March-2026 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Mick45305 liked City_Steam's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Sunshine (mostly) and a Castle...a perfect weekend of sight and sound. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mar 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Mick45305 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Excellent day at the KWVR spring Steam Gala yesterday footage from my two who create way better video's than I could ever do [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
Mar 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM -
Mick45305 liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Spring Steam Gala | 20th-22nd March 2026.
A few from me too.... Again a very well organised gala from the Bluebell with everything running just about on schedule as we have come to expect! Many thanks to all. I thought the railway was well patronised but not rammed like the last couple...
Mar 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
