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  1. Charles Smythe
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    Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26

    I am simply talking about how it was worded, I was not implying that there was a limit or that I believed there to be one. The way it was worded...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM in forum: What's Going On
  3. Charles Smythe
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    Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26

    Don't say that, you can't say negative things about WCR like that on here else the hounds will be after you. WCR Mark 1's are not tired and it...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM in forum: What's Going On
  4. Charles Smythe
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    Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26

    Yes of course, but surely it’s at least worth offering the seats to potential passengers rather than having a flat limit of 9 coaches even if...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM in forum: What's Going On
  5. Charles Smythe
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    Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26

    How come it was shortened from 11 to 9 as surely more coaches drives up revenue? I assume that this year it will run with 9 again?
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM in forum: What's Going On
  6. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    As @stumpytrain has pointed out with his post above, it is entirely possible to avoid both 1369 and 5526 if you wish too while also managing to...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM in forum: Galas and Events
  7. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    But on the contrary to that some people who travel from a significant distance may not have seen 1369 operating for example which is an...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM in forum: Galas and Events
  8. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    Shunting I assume as there is going to be a lot of moving around at Buckfastleigh what with the number of trains operating and positioning moves...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM in forum: Galas and Events
  9. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    It does indeed, the cost of coal for a 3 day event with 3 locos all in steam all day will be significant. It could be around 22-23t of coal across...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM in forum: Galas and Events
  10. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    I definitely fancy it, I shall take a look.
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM in forum: What's Going On
  11. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    Even though it’s clear recently that companies are beginning to open up to the idea of running unassisted with LSL trialing it, VT offering...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM in forum: What's Going On
  12. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    WCR will have to change their approach as they are being left behind given that LSL and VT are all looking into running without diesels etc. might...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM in forum: What's Going On
  13. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    What is the issue with both companies covering both parts of the country?
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 27, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
  14. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    I don't want to get too excited to early but is it starting to look like LSL are opening up to the idea of unassisted steam running? If so that is...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 27, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
  15. Charles Smythe
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    Saphos Trains 2026

    The WoE has definitley been starved of unassisted steam runs in recent years so I think a lot of people would agree with you on that one.
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 27, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
  16. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    I was going to post this, it looks like an excellent timetable and I am looking fowward to it.
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 26, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
  17. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    While I understand your point, there are reasons behind the timetable only just being released. One of which is that it’s not always possible to...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 23, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
  18. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    Ah yes, I see what you mean, that is unfortunate but there will be an operational reason for it no doubt. The public timetable is available to...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 21, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
  19. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    Why is it not? There will be plenty of services departing Totnes to both Staverton and Buckfastleigh.
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 21, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
  20. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    If I have read that correctly that means that Newstead, 1369 and Judy will be triple heading the last train?
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 21, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
  21. Charles Smythe
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    South Devon Railway Winter Gala - 2nd-4th January 2026

    Although it caused some difficulties operationally, that -7*c day on the Friday was absolutely beautiful. Fantastic watching the locomotives...
    Post by: Charles Smythe, Dec 21, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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