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  1. MellishR replied to the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    Anyone explain why the support coach was between the loco and the GUV on the return?

    Sep 27, 2026 at 11:13 AM
  2. ax1709cjm liked acorb's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Me and my dad had the pleasure of doing the Borders Explorer experience today, what an absolutely brilliant day out, mainly hosted by the GM himself who provided a wealth of information and anecdotes. Totally looked after from start to finish,...

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  3. MellishR replied to the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    Can Simon or one of our Southern experts tell us what the headcode would have meant in the old days?

    Sep 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
  4. GHWood replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Presumably the SVR will be without an active 57xx pannier then for a while unless there is a plan to do a quick turn around on 7714?

    Sep 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
  5. gwalkeriow liked 60017's post in the thread Steamtown Carnforth.

    The 80 tank was owned by Ulrich Kroll who was the Bahn Direktor for the DB Essen area. He was a good friend to Steamtown and a contact point that allowed Peter Beet to bring the 012 pacific to 10A. I got along well with him, to the point he...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:56 AM
  6. Mick45305 liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    I echo everyone else. A good, solid tour despite the rerouting and timetable challenges, and good to be back on the network again! It seemed a good, workaday climb up the Long Drag. Also, Tyne Valley seems to be a rare beast these days - can't...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
  7. Mick45305 liked Johnb's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    It is indeed, I have been informed that from a standing start at Kemble it was doing 35mph at Sapperton Tunnel on the down journey. If you want to see another one like it 35025 needs donations. £1.5m would probably do it looking a the cost of...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
  8. Mick45305 liked 3ABescot's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.

    Clan Line - what a loco!

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:53 AM
  9. Mick45305 liked wazza588's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    rolling south as the sun rolls into a cloud..... Birkby [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard

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  10. ragl liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    [ATTACH] LNER Peppercorn Class A1 No. 60163 'Tornado' makes a fine sight and sound as it works 1Z60 'The Great Northern' over Church Viaduct in Settle towards Helwith Bridge and and on to Carlisle

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  11. gwalkeriow liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    September Engineering News Update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-sep26.html

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
  12. Mick45305 liked wazza588's post in the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    4 From yesterday - [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard

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  13. ragl liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.

    A gap in the fog at Milford. [ATTACH]

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  14. ragl liked 45698Mars's post in the thread The Lune Rivers Trust 26/9/26.

    The return train crossing the River Aire at Bank Newton https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55552612349/in/photostream/ and finally climbing through Giggleswick station about 20 minutes after sunset....

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM
  15. ragl liked 45698Mars's post in the thread The Lune Rivers Trust 26/9/26.

    Tangmere on the Little North Western at Armitstead https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55551820851/in/photostream/ and leaving Hellifield https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55550794222/in/photostream/...

    Sep 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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