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  1. Southernman99 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I cannot disagree with the minimal offering of steam. We have seen a shift that has gone too far in one direction away from steam. We are far too quick to put a diesel service on over steam. (I am well aware of the short notice difficulties). You...

    Jun 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM

  2. Southernman99 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Yes, I remember a mid week timetable operated by number 9 and Taw Valley with the smaller loco being 45110.. The summer Sundays used to see 5 in steam with additional obbo saloon or other specials seeing potentially another 1 or 2 extra in...

    Jun 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM

  3. Southernman99 replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    4930 arrived last night and this morning at Kidderminster. As Harry points out, it will not be ready for use, certainly not this weekend. As for the days gone by timetables of 4 and 5 trains all steam hauled, every weekend throughout the main...

    Jun 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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