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  1. Haighie liked twr12's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    Big Al maintaining his glass half empty approach!

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM
  2. guycarr360 replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Posting this in the right thread this time!! 3 x York to Edinburgh Market excursions announced, utilising the Tyne Valley Line, then Steam from Carlisle to Edinburgh, via Carstairs. You have to ask what motive power will be used, from Carlisle...

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:42 AM
  3. guycarr360 replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    Yes, sorry i posted it in the wrong thread!!!!

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  4. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:33 AM
  5. Spitfire liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    I know Rail Adventure were advertising for steam drivers, but maybe they do not have any yet, or their licence may not yet include steam. No idea but I guess there is a good reason.

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:24 AM
  6. John Petley liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Delayed by a late running SWR Southampton Bournemouth all stations FS arrival also meant the T3 was delayed on the 14:00 service. As usual the loco seemed to gather a crowd bot on the platform and in Gilbert Road. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  7. Jamessquared liked dan.lank's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, Camelot has a different whistle fitted for the ghost trains. I believe it’s been borrowed from somebody on staff and it’s from an Australian loco. It sounds quite special! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Oct 22, 2026 at 8:03 AM
  8. ragl liked Linesider's post in the thread Settle To Carlisle On Foot.

    Earlier this year I set off from Settle Junction with the aim of walking alongside the S&C all the way to Carlisle (many thanks @ragl for highlighting this on here a few weeks ago). I have done this before, 30 years ago, but this time, with the...

    Oct 22, 2026 at 7:46 AM
  9. ragl liked Linesider's post in the thread Railway Videos on Youtube.

    Many thanks, Alan - I've only just seen this but very much appreciate you highlighting this and your kind comments about the videos. I came here to share the links for the first 4 legs, so will do that now in a separate thread. Many thanks again,...

    Oct 22, 2026 at 7:46 AM
  10. banburysaint liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    If - and it must be a big IF - what I've heard is correct, tomorrow is going to be an all steam service for what I think is the first time this year. Even the 09.20 ex Pickering is to be stea mall the way through to Whitby. 29, 926, 2253 and...

    Oct 22, 2026 at 6:28 AM
  11. Diamond Gaz 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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  12. Dan Hill liked dan.lank's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, Camelot has a different whistle fitted for the ghost trains. I believe it’s been borrowed from somebody on staff and it’s from an Australian loco. It sounds quite special! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Oct 22, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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