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ELR Steam - A Volcano is about to erupt...

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Foxfield_Rich, Jul 8, 2015.

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  1. cymroglan

    cymroglan Member

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    Despite the promise that running dates would be publicised, I can't find them anywhere. I'll be within striking distance mid week, so they'll miss out on some revenue from me and my acolytes unless they break Purdah on this ....
     
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  2. 45076

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    I'm afraid ELR apart from galas never publish what locos are working their services.
    So lose revenue from enthusiasts who do not undertake long distance trips with no knowledge of the loco roster.
     
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  3. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I can confirm, that's why she was at the GWSR for so long afterwards as they were trying to figure out what to do. The group wanted Wells in steam but we couldn't offer that as we've got enough locos already, so went elsewhere whilst they continued to scratch their heads as to how to get Wells home.
     
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  4. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Thanks, any idea whether there is a timeframe for the restriction?
     
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  5. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    No idea, I believe it is a bridge near Ingrow, and it's connected with the last minute shenanigans we had in getting Wells to the GWSR in the first place.
     
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  6. 26D_M

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    Bit of a nuisance but maybe a bonus for ELR if it turns into an extended stay. Perhaps the towed option via mainline might be taken up in due course.
     
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  7. cymroglan

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    Thanks! I feared this might be the case. Rather short sighted of them. The SVR gets most of my passing trade purely on the basis of their weekly roster!
     
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  8. Bean-counter

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    The version I heard was the problem was at the GWSR end, trapping the loco there, but I am sure you have it correct!

    Steven
     
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  9. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Certainly not, nowt to do with us! Couldn't have been a problem our end as Wadebridge managed to get out fine.
     
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    How are the KWVR going to get SKP there for there gala I assume that it would have to go by road
     
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    Good point - thanks Alex!

    Steven
     
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    Wells was out today and will be again tomorrow, tho complete with smiley face on the smokebox! It was on the website week before last that it was running last weekend, so may be updated again early next week. The ELR forum is a good place to ask though.
     
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  13. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    A rebuilds a smidge heavier too...
     
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    or even short distance trips. Two weeks ago ELR or NYMR-NYMR with known roster won the day.
    In this age railways should be using as much social media as possible including their website and forums/twitter etc. The ELR diesel group manage it,the steam side don't.
     
    D7076, Aug 2, 2015
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    Wells will be in service on the ELR on 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th.

    On the morning of the 8th there will be an S&D cameo at Irwell Vale. A min-charter will take place organised by Richard Newton will take place. Cost is £20.00. Details via 3p20.parcels.gp@gmail.com
     
    Foxfield_Rich, Aug 3, 2015
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  16. cymroglan

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    Many thanks! I'll certainly make one of those dates!
     
    cymroglan, Aug 3, 2015
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  17. Steamage

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    Thanks for this. Do you / will you know about the following week? I could be in the district on Fri 14th...
     
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    Hopefully the move in May didn't actually damage the bridge... I'm looking forward to seeing SKP nearer to my current place of residence!
     
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    B&B on the ELR 8 August 2015

    A Bulleid and a Bentley were the stars of today's early morning photo charter on the East Lancashire Railway. West Country 4-6-2 No 34092 Wells, designed for the Southern Railway by OVS Bulleid and exiled from its home railway at Keighley by access problems, is currently delighting enthusiasts on the western side of the Pennines. One of the directors of the ELR is the proud owner of a Mk 6 Bentley, and had the idea of reproducing the scenes where Ivo Peters used to park his Bentley beside the Somerset and Dorset Railway to take his brilliant photographs.

    This idea was swiftly taken up by the 3P20 Parcels Group, who put together a plan for a charter before the public service began. The train picked up photographers at Bury and Ramsbottom, then proceeded to Irwell Vale where the scene was set. The warm sun and cloudless sky made perfect conditions for photographs, and the lamp code set on the engine reproduced the M227 (SO) Nottingham to Bournemouth via the S&D in the late 1950s.

    A lady re-enactor complemented perfectly the impeccable machines we had all turned out to photograph. Thanks to all involved for an event which was excellent in every way.

    26 photographs are at http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/p789436722

    Peter, at the end of a lovely summer's day in Manchester
    http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com
     
    pjhliners, Aug 8, 2015
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    'Wells' in action this week with 'Golden Arrow' regalia, including on todays 1pm Dinning Train (pictured at Townsend Fold), and also pictured yesterday at Burrs.
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    DSC_0574.jpg
     
    black5, Aug 28, 2015
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