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  1. torgormaig replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    I think you mean the first slip coach working....at least according to Wikipedia. The last slip coach workings occured on BR (WR) in 1960, long after the Southern finished with such practices. Peter

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
  2. green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Yesterday (Wednesday) 14th October i went over to York to see the Fox & Edwards tour from Coleshill to York diesel powered, and later 60103 Flying Scotsman going forward to Scarborough & return 60103 Flying Scotsman P5 York station [ATTACH]...

    upload_2026-10-15_10-13-44.png upload_2026-10-15_10-14-32.png Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
  3. neildimmer replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    This one? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U06962/2026-11-21/detailed

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
  4. green five liked GWR4707's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    I suspect that's the first time the phrase 'legendary journey' has been used in the context of Didcot Parkway station! Traditional Class tickets is a new one on me also. :D But looks like both morning ones are already sold out so they are doing...

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
  5. green five liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Most of your post was plausible, but that particular thought, I think many of us might disagree with. Shakespeare on lawyers comes to mind; add politicians to the list. (Apologies for the off-topic, but my reaction was too powerful to contain.) Noel

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM
  6. Mick45305 liked neildimmer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Yesterday (Wednesday) 14th October i went over to York to see the Fox & Edwards tour from Coleshill to York diesel powered, and later 60103 Flying Scotsman going forward to Scarborough & return 60103 Flying Scotsman P5 York station [ATTACH]...

    upload_2026-10-15_10-13-44.png upload_2026-10-15_10-14-32.png Oct 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
  7. 46223 liked neildimmer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Yesterday (Wednesday) 14th October i went over to York to see the Fox & Edwards tour from Coleshill to York diesel powered, and later 60103 Flying Scotsman going forward to Scarborough & return 60103 Flying Scotsman P5 York station [ATTACH]...

    upload_2026-10-15_10-13-44.png upload_2026-10-15_10-14-32.png Oct 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
  8. 46223 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.

    Am I the driver? 'Course I am![ATTACH]

    P1100418.JPG Oct 15, 2026 at 12:28 PM
  9. 60044 liked 35B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    You understate the significance of the change in Articles! More seriously, you highlight the difference between constitutional change and managerial changes - where the majority of what @Steve describes at NYMR is "managerial", albeit enabled by...

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
  10. black5 replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.

    That has been like that for a couple of weeks ( I think on the original public timetables). A note as Ramsbottom sidings is currently full of wagons, all run rounds at Ramsbottom will take place in the station.

    Oct 15, 2026 at 12:19 PM
  11. RLinkinS liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.

    Am I the driver? 'Course I am![ATTACH]

    P1100418.JPG Oct 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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