MHR Spring Steam Gala 2015: 13th - 15th February

does anyone know why Bittern lost time on the run down? she was early all the way to Guildford, leaving just 1 min down, then lost time between there and Alton, managing to lose nearly 20 mins between Guildford and Bentley

 

I would imagine that as its single line that she had to fit in around service trains.

On another note Bittern is tucked up in the loop platform at Ropley with support coach (due to go back with the Brit post gala).

 

no she lost time gradually from guildford to ash, (3mins) Aldershot (6mins) and Farnham (7mins) getting to bentley only 4 minutes before the next SWT Alton bound was due, according to real time i was wondering if she had steaming issues

 

Steaming issues with just Light engine and support coach? They would have to be terminally severe issues for a light load like that. The network was getting busy, congestion and fitting it in would be favourite, plus I saw a team of P/Way gangers working on the points just west of Alton station.

 

when is 34051 due to leave and will it be by rail or low loader lorry

 

National Rail & SWT were tweeting about signalling problems between Farnham & Alton yesterday evening, delays of around 10 minutes - most likely cause?

 

Low loader- loco just been loaded at Alresford.

 

Any idea which way round Bittern is facing.

Cheers

 

Smokebox facing out of Alresford (towards London).

 

My Dad saw her go past in the twilight at the end of our road (on the section just after Aldershot station) and he said she was tender first, so she will be facing out of Alresford.

 

Cheers chaps.

 

That's good news.

So now we're just sweating on the 9F & Wadebidge being repaired in time........... any one got any idea as to how things are progressing?........

 

Whats wrong with the 9F? Thats the only reason I am planning on going down there.

 

Blew a superheater element post xmas, however the good news is that a new set are in manufacture.

 

Bloody Hell Jeff, don't tell me you're actually coming to a "toy" Railway for a gala............

Just let me know where you're planning to be & I'll make sure the Hi Viz gets a starring role...........

 

Ha not telling you, I have my spot sorted, there will be no hi viz in view and not a sign of thomas the effin tank engine

If the weather is crap then my visit is off

 

Don't worry Jeff, we know all the publicly accessible spots, so we'll just make sure there's plenty of Hi Viz about just for you.........

 

you'll be chasing my drone up and down the line then

 

I wouldn't use a drone if I were you......

 

But, if you are, make sure you are aware of your legal requirements, for instance:

CAA permission is also required for all flights that are being conducted for aerial work (i.e. in very simple terms, you are getting paid for doing it).

The aircraft must not be flown:

• over or within 150 metres of any congested area
• over or within 150 metres of an organised open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons;
• within 50 metres of any vessel, vehicle or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the aircraft
• within 50 metres of any person except during take-off or landing, the aircraft must not be flown within 30 metres of any person except for the person in charge of the aircraft.