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Big Al replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Let's see whether the first train to Mallaig turns out to be GBXVII on the optional day return from Fort William to Mallaig at, I'll say this slowly, £3.35 a mile...albeit First Class. But of course this will presumably be in sealed coaches with...
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM -
Wozzy18 replied to the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
It was a great day for both groups. I must have bumped into you at some point Sheff without realising - it would have been good to say hi. Perhaps next year as I fly back tomorrow.
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM -
Rail Ranger liked Britfoamer's post in the thread ELR Legends of Steam 2026.
Saturday's weather was typically April, sun, rain and hale! I spent the afternoon at Heywood, a few shots below: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This is not the first LNER A1 to traverse this line, in September 1964 the annual...
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Wozzy18 liked Sheff's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
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Apr 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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macca49 liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
[MEDIA] Coverage of the trains on Wednesday 8th April - with 5197 hauling the seven carriage train. Filmed on the climb to Bradnop (morning train) and between Bradnop and Apesford crossing (afternoon train)
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM -
Romsey attached a file to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Found on Facebook. I know that is not the most reliable source of information, but this leaves no grounds for misinterpretation. [ATTACH] Cheers, Neil
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Chris86 liked City_Steam's post in the thread Llangollen Railway branch line gala: April 10-12 2026.
Timetabling issues aside, a lovely two days on this most scenic of lines. A great atmosphere, one of the friendliest gala's I've been to! Well done to those who got 1369 back up and running this morning. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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northernsteam replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
An excellent turn out indeed Sheff. All who managed to get down to the locomotives would have been impressed to see Hengist c/w cab in situ, albeit not fastened to the boiler yet. Though progress is happening on that front as well now! B17 group...
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
