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Saphos Trains 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by GWR7812, Oct 7, 2025.

  1. 3ABescot

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    And passing Stokesay and accelerating away from the Craven Arms water stop. Stokesay-2026-04-29-1.jpg
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    A clever disguising shot.
     
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    Correct - the new footbridge is just hidden around the corner out of sight.
    ....and you're right, the lowish sun was lovely :Happy:
     
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    The IC mark 3 is in the set again today towards the rear for anyone out seeing it today.
     
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    Which loco is it? Mayflower or Braunton?
     
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    61306.
     
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    A little late to the party, Blue Peter is seen climbing away from Shrewsbury at Bayston Hill with last Wednesdays Welsh Marches express. IMG_1454.jpg
     
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    60007-Sir-Nigel-Gresley-at-Bradford-on-Tone-with-the-English-Riviera-Express-to-Kingswear.jpg 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Bradford-on-Tone en route to Kingswear with the English Riviera Express.
     
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    Here's my footage of Sir Nigel Gresley with it's first English Riviera Express of 2026. I filmed the A4 at Beambridge, Saltern Cove, Noss Marina and Ayshford nr Tiverton Parkway. I hope you enjoy it
     
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    Do we know which steam loco is doing the trip to Shrewsbury tomorrow?
     
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    Can only assume Mayflower
     

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