SVR Diesel Gala 1st-3rd October 2015

When you have to fix 'em you tend to look after 'em! As Mr Price once said to me

 

The Hymek arrived this evening so just the teddy bear to go...

 

I've got my moves sorted out. I was a little worried that the 17 was having a running day but my mind's been put at ease! I'm going behind it as much as possible, which means sacrificing the 50 almost completely but I'll get one run from Bewdley to Kidder in just to say that I've done them all!

 

Send me a private message with your number. I have no idea how to send one on here.

 

More than likely that the current owners had the time to identify - and fix - the faults which BR staff were unable to do because of staff shortages. It's also possible that the current owners - having identified the problems - are now happy to live with them whilst in BR days the fall-out from Beeching had produced surplus locomotives that were available as replacements especially in the Type 2 (Classes 24 / 25 / 27) range.

 

Which is pretty much my post in different words, so I guess we agree.

 

Also there was another type 1 in traffic at the time that wasnt prone to catching fire as often, thats still in use today! Not that Im biased towards 20's or anything

 

But the interesting point about the Claytons was that there were 3 variants : (a) the original as epitomised by D8568 with GEC traction motors (b) D8586/7 fitted with Rolls Royce engines and GEC traction motors (c) 8588 - 8616 built by Beyer Peacock and fitted with Crompton Parkinson traction motors. I seem to recall that locos in (c) were well regarded but suffered the same fate as the other variants because of their poorer reputation whilst D8568 only survived because it was sold into industry thus avoiding the scrap man.

Having been familiar with the type since seeing D8500 on its first test run in June 1962 I'm looking forward to renewing acquaintance with the beast as its pair of Paxmans make an unbelievable sound - and I have been told that both engines are working so hope both will be used together during the event.

 

They'll need them both! Is this the first time it's had both in pres?

 

1st time in ages I think. It was only one engine in 98. It would have needed 2 at the NYMR

 

Here's a taster for you from today at Hay Bridge.
Lots of noise and clagging well ....

 

I saw D9531 arrive at Kidderminster today, some cars block way and try get in.

 

Its a whopper!! meant to ask has Ernest got there yet? @Jason Cottage has answered my question.

 

It was being unloaded at 16.45 ish.

 

Would be a nice pairing to see D9531 and D8568 heading through the valley; a triple Paxman at full roar would be an unforgettable experience !

 

1825 ex-KR and 2020 ex- BH on Saturday

 

Damn !! For family reasons I can only come Friday hence will miss this unique sight. The best I can do is look forward to someone posting the video !

 

I may have to be on that! Shame that '59 and 8568 dont work together at some point though.

 

D7076 was going nicely today and D7029 was in 2EL dock on display

 

Dreadful! 7029 is a pioneer of preservation (as is the Castle it shares its number with) really is time this beast got to grips with Eardington, Highley, and Foley Park! I do have a type 3 thing I must confess