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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Michael Whitehouse, Dec 18, 2025.

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  1. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Interesting to note an industrial steam loco on the depot, far right in the second photo. Looks like it might be the Barclay side tank, ex LHR and more recently at Ruddington?
     
    26D_M, Apr 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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    Yes, Andrew Barclay 1245/1911. Been there a few weeks looking at other photos online.

    Edit - arrival appears to have been late January.
     
    5944, Apr 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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    Cheers, is it now owned by somebody with a connection to the depot? I recall it was sold then left LHR for Ruddington, presumably gone out of ticket and awaiting overhaul.
     
    26D_M, Apr 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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    I was surprised how parched the ground is . Baked hard with huge cracks in the field near edstone . Unseasonably warm too
     
    Sidmouth, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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    Countryfile forecast said parts of South and East have had less than 1mm of rain this month (following a dry March too). Different story in north and west, but most of that rain fell in first 10 days of April. Maybe some patchy rain tonight and then its the Bank Holiday weekend!! ;)
     
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    Our rugby pitches are unplayable. It's been so dry.
     
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    Problem is just because it's forecast doesn't mean you're going to get it. The forecast for the SVR SSG was mixed but it didn't actually do much really.
    Also rain can be very localised. A mile down the line might miss rain or receive significantly more.
     
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    Thinking about it the first 2 meets scheduled for Worcester Racecourse have been moved to Hereford due to the state of the course and the sprinklers are now on here (Worcester).
     
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    neildimmer, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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