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  1. Kje7812 replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    1450 and 7714 double heading on Saturday again. It's the Spring Gift Fayre at the Engine House and the last Boogie Lights.

    Mar 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM

  2. Mike Wylie liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Sir Nigel flying up Shap, seen near where the old Scout Green Signal Box once stood and a little further up and thanks to Ralph for the update. [MEDIA]

    Mar 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM

  3. Victor replied to the thread 55022.

    Happy days. I think I've just had an organism (sic):D It's been a while since we had one on both engines...........with an enthusiastic driver.

    Mar 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM

  4. marshall5 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    You may or may not be aware that we're currently replacing Broom Lane Bridge, the most significant infrastructure project we've ever undertaken. A blog detailing the progress can be found here: https://broomlanebridge.blogspot.com/ The aim is to...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM

  5. Spotter replied to the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Any details of Footplate Crews?

    Mar 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM

  6. JR4489 liked walkerp1's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    60007 at Salterwath & to the north of Penrith. [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/55141745432/in/datetaken-public/ [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/55143023820/in/datetaken-public/ Phil

    IMGP2923_1s.jpg IMGP2961_1s.jpg Mar 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM

  7. crusader612 liked Big Al's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    A good question but this is not really a competition! ;) It's just good to see main line steam tackling Shap properly and all locos have acquitted themselves well so far. As for SNG v BP, they both dropped about 21 mph from Tebay to Shap. However...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM

  8. Oswald T Wistle liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Passing Low House Farm, Catterlen between Penrith and Carlisle... [img]Sir Nigel Gresley at Low House Farm by Ian Cawthorne, on Flickr

    Mar 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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