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  1. Mick45305 liked steam_mad's post in the thread 70013.

    The SRPS mk1 set is dual brake too, and now CDL fitted with a system that works on air and vacuum.

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM

  2. Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    The route of this year's Great Britain appears to have taken some considerable trouble to avoid setting foot (wheel?) in Lancashire. Day 3 with its roundabout but interesting journey from Chester to Carlisle offered my best, and only chance to...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM

  3. Mick45305 liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    45407 passing Scout Green with the ECS for today's Day 4 leg from Carlisle to Fort William. Very little diesel assistance here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55221464015 https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55221221098

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM

  4. Wagoniester liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    Well a full wrap up is in order I think....I'll try answer some questions/queries from above as I go but I will just start by reiterating my thanks to everyone (Volunteers, staff, passengers, etc) for your support. Thursday Generally this ran...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM

  5. Britfoamer replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.

    Strange and complicated timetable, some double headers not to my liking, other great. The attach/detach combinations likely to increase running problems if the t/t slips. Looks like 60007 does not fit on the turntable with the amount of tender...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM

  6. FearOfManchester replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    that it do, thankyou :) 277m is a good chunk, The pesky 23 metres at chelfham that stands in the way of a long stretch of continuous ownership (bar the highways agency bit) makes my eye twitch.

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

  7. Raimondo replied to the thread 70013.

    Depends which comes first: the reconnection to the network - or the boiler coming back from Tyseley. Could be a close call :-)

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM

  8. MikeParkin65 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    Well a full wrap up is in order I think....I'll try answer some questions/queries from above as I go but I will just start by reiterating my thanks to everyone (Volunteers, staff, passengers, etc) for your support. Thursday Generally this ran...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM

  9. Alex Productions liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    We also "lost" a couple of operational locos when 31806 and 76017 were taken away from the railway by the owners.

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM

  10. MikeParkin65 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.

    Thanks for the commentary @2857Harry , insights like yours really are what makes this forum special. Massive thanks to yourself and all the others behind the scenes that make weekends like this happen. I've said it before and I will say it...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM

  11. myford liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Does anyone know what loco will be on the Golden Arrow trip next week?

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:35 PM

  12. pmh_74 replied to the thread 70013.

    Based on the fact that the next phase of construction (a) hasn't started yet and (b) doesn't complete the job, no chance whatsoever. That's meant to be realistic, not pessimistic. I don't think everyone has grasped the scale of the project, or...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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