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KristianGWR replied to the thread Flying Scotsman.
[MEDIA] A few sequences from last Saturday. I hope you enjoy them :)
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:23 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Still a handful of tickets left according to the A1st - a look at the issued timings really shouldn't leave any fence sitters in doubt this will be a cracking trip. Steam mileage wise this is back to the glory days of 10 or 15 years ago.
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM -
LMarsh1987 liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It probably is but I won't be surprised if this weekend when the Yellow timetable kicks off, the Mk1's are hauled in the same way. Just with a Black 5 going tender first on one end instead of 29. Maybe I'm just over thinking it but IMO most of...
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM -
2857Harry replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
That would be correct. Neither of the other two would do BDY-BH with their water capacity!
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM -
acorb replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Whilst I get the gist of your comment, it would be poor of me not to mention the amount of effort that has gone into the repaint. According to SVR News not one transfer has been used, Ronan O'brien has hand painted every single letter. Personally...
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM -
Jamessquared liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think you need to see this from the customers perspective. This is an experience business. As far as I know the NYMR are still charging full price despite only offering a shortened length. If most of the customers have then come to see a steam...
Mar 25, 2026 at 6:08 PM -
Dunfanaghy Road replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The Pandrol shoulders seem very high above the rail seat on those blocks. Are you installing something more substantial than normal railpads? Pat
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM -
guycarr360 replied to the thread RTC 2026.
Agree, it has a sad history of derailments. Railway accidents: Curve of unintended outcome | The Railway Magazine Report on the Derailment that occurred on 7th May 1969 at Morpeth in the Eastern Region British Railways :: The Railways Archive
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM -
camraman replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Looks like the only guest loco to reach Bridgnorth is DOG?
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM -
ax1709cjm liked free2grice's post in the thread S&D 7F 53809 / 13809 restoration.
Excellent news from the 13809 Preservation Society. <BJ> Locomotive 13809 is one of only two surviving ex–Somerset & Dorset 7F 2-8-0 steam locomotives. Built in 1925, it served faithfully alongside ten sister engines until withdrawal in 1964,...
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM -
Andy Williams liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think you need to see this from the customers perspective. This is an experience business. As far as I know the NYMR are still charging full price despite only offering a shortened length. If most of the customers have then come to see a steam...
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Scene from last weekend [ATTACH]
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
