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Julian Jones replied to the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Sounds like a great job has been done by all involved both in terms of shed staff and organisers. Well done!
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM -
banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM -
Colin Allcars liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
A considerable amount of investment is going into this event, so please do book your tickets to join the party! It will most certainly be our biggest event post Covid. Well done on securing this particular loco to Bailey, Gala Planning Team Vice...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM -
banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
So we are all set up…..Bit of a long day with lots happening late on but all is ready! As a reminder….. Loco Directions North - 75069, 7714, 813, 1450, Pug South - 71000, 7802, 4930, 13268, Judy Sets GW(4) and M(2) have no wheelchair access,...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
Colin Allcars liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Many thanks for the update, looking forward to it tomorrow.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
jnc replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Maybe those heavily-used lines on the national network got better maintenance; maybe they had improvements during those long lives. You'd need to study the detailed records for each. Noel
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM -
5944 liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
My point was that people do pay to travel on them. We often make more money on Wednesdays than we do Saturdays - with much less effort (Although not nearly as much fun for those of us who just want to play trains ;):D ) Most failures seem to be...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
So this para on their website is obsolete? “Since the acquisition of Seal Engineering (now CTL Seal) in 2009, our operation also includes the design and manufacture of bespoke fabrications, structural steelwork, heavy precision machining,...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM -
Sheff liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
No they are completely separate companies
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
46223 liked silversteellady's post in the thread RTC 2026.
My shots of yesterday's Sussex Belle leaving and arriving back into Victoria, was nice seeing Eddystone on the main line for the first time :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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echap liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
My point was that people do pay to travel on them. We often make more money on Wednesdays than we do Saturdays - with much less effort (Although not nearly as much fun for those of us who just want to play trains ;):D ) Most failures seem to be...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
oldmrheath liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
I know a chap who considered buying a Pacer body to keep poultry in, but when he saw the inside decided the hens would stop laying.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM -
mdewell replied to the thread Oswestry Update.
My point was that people do pay to travel on them. We often make more money on Wednesdays than we do Saturdays - with much less effort (Although not nearly as much fun for those of us who just want to play trains ;):D ) Most failures seem to be...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM -
30910 liked silversteellady's post in the thread RTC 2026.
My shots of yesterday's Sussex Belle leaving and arriving back into Victoria, was nice seeing Eddystone on the main line for the first time :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
