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Decided on a trip to the SVR yesterday as there currently a steam ban there. D1015, D1062, D9551 & 50049 were out supplying the entertainment Normally we head to Kidderminster but I decided to drive to Bridgenorth for the class 14 which we enjoyed to Arley. A quick pit stop for a brew & food...

Think it was this one that was parked up in the abnormal load bay on the A5/M42 island earlier this evening Finished work hoping for a photo as I needed one of it but it’d gone presumably heading back down to Somerset after being at the NYMR

Had a potter along the MNR today as we wanted to visit Wymondham Abbey in the lovely weather. Nothing special about the service, it was 142061. When we got back to Dereham I did a short vid clip passing 50019 Ramillies outside the shed. She’s coming on nicely The class 03 was in the bay...

As I’m in Norfolk I thought we’d pop down & have a day there on Sunday as 37175, 50050 & D1015 were supporting the home fleet Never had a Western or a Hoover there. D400 was awesome as was D1015, D5631, D3935 & D3940 Didn’t bother with the 37’s Very well attended by ale lovers, enthusiasts &...

Anyone have any news updates about 50035 & 50044 at Derby? I’m presuming that they’re still there as not seen any info regarding moves. Seems to have gone very quiet about these two. Carl

Hello, We’re down in Hampshire visiting my family this weekend. They gave us tickets for the Watercress line which I’ve never been to so we’re using those. My question is, whereabouts on the line is 50027 parked up & am I likely to be able to get a few photos of her? Out of the 18 survivors of...

Decided to take advantage of the 33201 running day today 4 round trips totalling 40 miles for £15 Only did two on account of having a sleep in as I work nights. Bacon butty at the cafe at Shacky went down well before enjoying 33201. For a flat gradient line there was a surprising amount of full...

Just returned from Worcestershire from a stop over at friends after visiting the SVR for the Winter Diesel Gala on December 30th Had for haulage: 50035 x 2 40106 x 2 33108 46045 D9551 DMU Had a chance to do the class 20/steamer & the Western/Peak combo but the class 40/50 was rammed so stayed...

Off to Glasgow on a charter on January 26th. Got a couple of hours to kill when there Need Scot-Rail units for photos. What are the two stations mentioned like & how busy in say 90 mins are they likely to be? cheers Carl

Reading my emails at work last night one of them said that the cutting of 45015 was imminent. Apparently the number panel/s has/have already been cut with the rest to follow shortly. Anyone know anything about it or when it’s happening?

Firstly apologies if in the wrong section. Noticed on realtime trains today that new paths for Bardon to Burton Wetmore yard & return have appeared. Was just wondering if anyone can say what traffic these paths are for? cheers in advance.

Last year I purchased a Nikon D5300 Dx which I’m very happy with. I’ve got a 55 mm lens at the moment & to be honest it’s ok for close shots but anything long distance it’s a tad lacking. Still new to attachable lens so what would be the best lens? I don’t want to spend a fortune. I’ve seen a...

Afternoon, can anyone tell me the current condition of 50002 Superb? Not seen this beast for 30 odd yrs. I’m in Devon in just over a weeks time & I'm hankering for a reunion with her. I also want photos. Is it worth the drive to see her knowing she maybe covered with sheeting? Any info...

Has the lines condition deteriorated rapidly just recently or is there another reason why the Tinsley to Bardon empty stone hoppers now go via the Erewash valley line & Toton before turning right just after Leicester? We had a test train down the line the other day. Was the first thing I’ve...

So who is going to the gala starting Thursday 16th? I’ve just got the two days off work, Thursday & Friday. Thursday I turn 51 so will be going out for drinkies so that days out which leaves just the Friday. Not interested in a particular engine or class. Just going for the laugh & atmosphere...

is there some work happening on the line between Burton & Bardon as the usual freight service from Tinsley to Bardon has been going via the Erewash Valley & Toton lone all week & running as 6M01.

Anyone doing this gala this weekend? I was going on Saturday as it’s very local to me but due to being off work due to a mysterious stomach infection that the wonderful nhs can’t get to the bottom of (sorry no pun intended) despite several tests I don’t want to risk it by getting caught short so...

Having just spent the last 2 hrs doing 70 miles from Oxfordshire to Leicestershire using the relatively free flowing A34 & M40 & the carpark more commonly known as the M42 I noticed that the traffic jams only really occurred when the variable speed signs changed from say 60 to 50mph & 50 to 40...

just wondering what’s the maximum speed a loco can travel on one of these contraptions? 66541 travelled from Peterborough to Doncaster today (11/3/2019) & it took over 7 hrs to complete the journey. Having driven a fair few times between the two places I know it’s around 85 miles.

When I had my old battered Fuji HS50EXR & taking Railway photos I just stuck it in sports mode in any weather & light, snapped away & hey presto got a quality photo. Got rid of the camera & upgraded to the Nikon D5300. Stuck it on sports mode take a photo & hey presto loads of noise!! Unless...