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The last operational 4VEP. Owned by @BluebellRailway, restored & operated by the S.E.T.G. @YorkshireTea approved & allowed to say #Smeg. #WomblesForever
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Joined February 2011
Please remember that, like every heritage product across the country, we are feeling the financial pinch. Every time 3417 leaves the shed it costs money. If you are able to support our project you can donate via our website: #KeepTheVEPAlive.
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THE SOUTHERN ELECTRIC TRACTION GROUP:BRINGING 4VEP NO. 3417 BACK TO THE MAINLINE. At Strawberry Hill in South West London, the SETG are working hard to bring No. 3417 back to life. Your donations a…
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Minions are on site, folks. @LynnTheTrim is hard at work sorting out some trim for another owning group while Buckie is happily thumping his head against the office desk; yes, you’ve guessed it - paperwork.
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Coming soon from SETG Studios. A terrifying tale of fitters, reanimated and roaming a theme park. They can smell a bacon sandwich and a mug of tea from miles away.
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Now that the dust is settling from our Midlands expedition, it’s time to look forwards to the final booking of 2025: the @bluebellrailway #DieselGala. Buckie is joining ailing Potter this morning to discuss details. Do you have any questions they could answer?.
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Imagine a UK equivalent to this: what stock would you like to see returned to the mainline? #Rail200.
Another Italian railway icon gets the closer to the mainline. After a €m #FondazioneFS refurb EMU/ALe601 is on the Bologna test track. Built 1961 as successor to Settebello with more practical layout for 250kmh/150mph 1st class services. Public trips next year…
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RT @SydneyBridgeTMD: @Gordon_3417 passes through Derby working with D6525 ‘Lt Jenny Lewis RN’ working 5Z34 Derby Litchurch Lane to Strawber….
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RT @realPeterSpokes: Work has begun on 4-CIG driving car 76747 which has had its rain gutter re-secured and drainage mods. Its roof will be….
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RT @trainlifegb: Now THAT is first class there!. True first-class, people. Also, that just looks so wonderful. a shame the slam doors re….
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RT @StedmanSlowSix: @Gordon_3417 @greatestgather B5(S) and Mk6 bogies, glides like a Rolls Royce! People are always surprised to see how we….
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RT @TannaJaisal: @Gordon_3417 Speaking of near Wellingborough, here it is passing Wellingborough!
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Home, safe & sound. Thank you @SW_Help, @networkrail, @westcoastrail and @greatestgather. #StrawberryHillOverAndOut
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RT @therealRitchP: @Gordon_3417 And here’s Gordon hoofing through the midland mainline’s PREMIER premier station a bit earlier in the journ….
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