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Yes.. great day on saturday. Well done SVR. Ten out of ten. Cant think of any other railway that does it better. Shame about the moronic behaviour of a very small minority, but that isnt exclusive to railways.

All very simple. If we want out hobby to continue, railways have to make money to pay the bills. Comercial decisions have to be made about pricing and what experience can be offered and for which audience. Not every decision is going to suit everybody. However, facts remain, if they run out of...

I would hope that with the recent appeal money and the sale of the Black 5 that there wouldnt be any further need to sell off assets.

Good point Mr Wilts Wanderer! Would imagine that Taw Valley isnt period correct either. However, appreciate that isnt owned by the SVR though. Sad to see the black 5 go, but can accept that it had to be done. Just surprised that the SVR got itself into such a position.

And i never turn up just to take photos... I always ride if i can. Thats the joy of going for me. I am sure that some photographers are travellers as well but also sure that there are also a percentage of others just enjoying a free day out. Those people ought to donate. They must realise that...

Yes. Quite right. Hagley Hall more in keeping with the SVR, and not sure that Gordon would be that easy to steam or restore for most railways. Spose that the Black 5 was the obvious choice of the 3. Agree whole heartedly with criticism of people who enjoy the hobby but wont contribute from...

Saddened, although understand the need. Shame it had to be 45110. Engine with a fine pedigree. Just hope it goes somewhere that will look after it that isnt too far away.

Cant say that i am surprised by the cancellation. Many is the time that interesting things are anounced and excitement is generated only to be cancelled shortly before the event. Nature of the beast i suppose, but v disappointing non the less.

As long as the coaches are adequately maintained, effectively stewarded and used correctly by passengers then there is no greater risk than there has ever been. Far greater risk travelling by road to get there, or with people on the track or with crossings Of course you strive to minimise risk...

Would they be popular enough to warrant the high cost of installing and maintaining.

Cant quite see what the debate is about. Who knows what plans may or may not be put together in future. Probably will remain an interesting exibit of engineering dereliction, but i would sooner have it around than not. Once engines have gone, they certainly cant be bought back.

Agree with all of the above. Love 37s but you can have too much of a good thing. None of the 37s were especially rare, so other than the opportunity to line 3 scottish locos up for a photo, not quite sure what it achieved. Maybe a Colas or Europheonix 37 may have been a bit more unusual and...

Any imminent danger of any new 777s arriving in the country?

Share your sentiments re HSTs 47403. I know that they are diesels, but have never floated my boat. Appreciate that others will disagree.

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Was thinking that they might have been travelling in the morning and photting in the afternoon or visa versa. If just having a free day entertainment then maybe they should think of making a donation if they havent already done do. supporting the railway in troubled times is the best way to...

Great event and hats off to the SVR. Hope the event was a financial success for them. They need it. Few learning points for future but in no way detracting. Hope the wonderful volunteers didnt get too much grief from idiots re non connecting services. As someone has already said, if the trains...

Thanks both. I will be there tomorrow. Was hoping for something a bit rarer than 60062, but there you go. Know what you mean about photobombers. Drive you mad.

Hi Folks. How did today at the gala go? Did everything work as expected or were there any no shows? Was the 60 No 62?

I will be going to the diesel gala because the SVR needs our support. Having said that, cant help feeling that the planners have gome for quantity over quality. Timetabling the rarer visitors for one trip only and either at the same time or so late in the day is not the best in my opinion...