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  1. Blackbuck liked Robin's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Regarding the tender, which is 2857's, it was confirmed at the recent 2857 Society AGM that the tender is still 'red carded' from the beginning of January. 7802's new tender will not be complete at Tyseley for a few more months, so the intention...

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM
  2. Blackbuck liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Absolutely spot on. Great summary. We are looking forward to helping the EMF continue to run 7802

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM
  3. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Not sure who the unlikely driver was on the 10:00 service but they did an amazing job actually getting Manston out of Swanage with the 10:00 this morning. The service was just going out as I opened the bedroom blind and I thought it was about to...

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
  4. alts1985 liked jonathonag's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Like Karl and John, I was more than happy to return to the West Highlands for a bit of glorious sunshine on Sunday and Monday. No place is better than our Highlands in autumn colours: [ATTACH] No. 45407 at Craigag Wetlands - Sunday 18th...

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  5. alts1985 liked Karlh's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    When I did it it took me about an 45 mins to an hour to get to a view of the wetlands and viaduct from memory but despite being younger than Ben I suspect he got a lot higher and faster than me! Anyway, here's another from Saturday. [ATTACH]

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  6. alts1985 liked Karlh's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Well the last week got underway this morning in spectacular conditions and made the 2 day trip worth it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  7. alts1985 liked Will RL's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    [IMG] On the blocks for the first time in ..?

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
  8. marshall5 liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Join us for a ride in the ex MOD Baguley Railcar along the 1 mile of track thats recently been laid on Rother Valley Railway. Its on uTube at: [MEDIA] Mike

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
  9. Bikermike replied to the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    Also, having less salt in it, it's better for concrete longevity too. I don't know if the angular nature of crushed rock makes a difference in the way it does for ballast, but it's certainly general practice not to use sea-dredged aggregates

    Oct 23, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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