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mike1522 liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
The boiler is now reunited with the frames.[IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
May 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM -
silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Leaving aside the technical details, my hunch is you might end up in the situation where on days when there is demand for such a service, there is no capacity; and on days where there is capacity, there is no demand! Tom
May 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM -
Paul42 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
We did have it down as 4472 for a while on the working timetable as a joke placeholder number, it was tempting to release it like that! :)
May 14, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I just honeslty see the whole idea as a total non starter. The general consensus even if it was to happen seems to be high days and holidays when the SVR runs its busiest traffic and when the charter path is often taken up. That charter path...
May 14, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Which is why I think any economic argument would come around serving high season leisure traffic, rather than commuting. You are then talking a couple of services a day on high days and holidays rather than regular services throughout the year....
May 14, 2026 at 11:17 PM -
silversteellady liked 35B's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Understood, and largely agreed. Method 1 is, realistically, the only way this might happen. The questions are real and serious, but are capable of being dealt with intelligently by reasonable people. I'd be interested to know what the material...
May 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM -
silversteellady liked jonathonag's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I also think a few things need to be set out here. I don't believe anybody here has said it outright cannot happen. Like any proposal, the overall idea likely can be achieved. In fact, there is a scenario of mainline TOC operating a service...
May 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM -
Groks212 replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
The onward journey Toton to Hotchley Hill. East Leake. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U82517/2026-05-15/detailed Dave B
May 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM -
Lineisclear replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
That’s why I highlighted the material interest the S&D Trust had in the continuation of the SVR, something it then shared with the WSRA . To describe the WSRA as a general railway support charity is stretching its charitable purposes to include...
May 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
Mick45305 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
We did have it down as 4472 for a while on the working timetable as a joke placeholder number, it was tempting to release it like that! :)
May 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM -
Paul Grant replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Equal parts Strasbourg Railroad and architects render of some development project.
May 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Britfoamer replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Well I hope it's not an industrial loco, but it's diagrammed for the 7 coach and 6 coach sets, so likely to be something bigger.
May 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
silversteellady liked bristolian's post in the thread 76079.
So far, (and likely to remain that way with her move!) my only two shots of 76079, both at Steamport. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
