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Spitfire liked bluetrain's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Thanks for posting those interesting figures. I was gob-smacked to learn that the E&BA is among the major heritage railways in financial terms. A short line in rural Yorkshire? They must be doing something right, even if not to the liking of...
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Spitfire liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
News of the busy RVR Robertsbridge Station open days on 17/18th April along with visit of the wonderful Hastings Unit DEMU. Plus an update on GWR loco No 4270 whos coming to the railway for ten years to help strengthen loco availability for...
Apr 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
Spitfire liked Major Midget's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Haven't shared much recently, but this will do, sauntering towards Linslade tunnels in the evening glare. [ATTACH]
Apr 27, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Spitfire liked 5098's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 approaches Montrose on Day 6, 23rd April. I chose this location for the composition, and was not expecting the loco to be working on the downhill gradient, but it was a very welcome bonus! [ATTACH] Another 17 pictures of the four Scottish...
Apr 27, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Spitfire liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Whilst I acknowledge your support as an enthusiast, sadly enthusiast finance is insufficient to keep a heritage railway afloat; a few years ago the Mid-Hants identified that enthusiasts only provided about 10% of its income hence the need to find...
Apr 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM -
Spitfire liked Johnb's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My shot of 34028 passing Lidlington [ATTACH]
Apr 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2026.
[ATTACH] Making up for lost time, SR BoB Class No.34067 'Tangmere' speeds the 'Northern Belle' through Beckfoot towards Tebay and onward to Carlisle with Craig Todd driving. Matt Anderson on the shovel and Matt Miller Guard. The crew will also...
Apr 26, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Spitfire liked misspentyouth62's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Some stunning images shared by all - thank you. It's times like this that I remember why I don't label myself as a photographer. :)
Apr 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM -
Spitfire liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Making a promise to myself not to photograph any further South than my postcode, my final images of The Great Britain from this year. Of main interest were the Aberdeen legs, conducted at times of day that I don't believe have been done in...
Apr 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
Spitfire liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM -
Spitfire liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...
Apr 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...
Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
