WSR S&D Spring Steam Gala, 5-6 and 10-13 March 2016

I dunno, I think last time it was in blue a major oversight by the SDJR in not doing so in the first place was corrected. It did look smart, and I do like that pression blue, much nicer than BR's express blue IMHO.

 

Has 53809 arrived to WSR yet?

 

Try this link:
http://westsomersetrailway.vticket....nt-of-53809-from-butterley-to-bishops-lydeard

 

Had a quick browse through several S&D photo books last night and there are a few examples of double headed 7F's as others have said, but the comments in the captions were "rare and unusual".
One of the most obscure combinations (to me) was a bunker first Jinty piloting a Flying Pig. As said previously, at weekends it was probably grab what you could to help get the trains over the route.
Interesting alternative (and in theme) to a Black 5 would be 43106, but it could be the SVR is already a bit short of motive power with 34053 away at the event.

 

I'm sure you have now seen the Latest Pictures on www.wsr.org.uk Tony

Steve

 

Han

Hands off the Flying Pig! It is booked for the North Norfolk Rly gala 4-6 March.

John

 

Are other Galas ALLOWED on 5/6 and 11/12/13 March this year?

Robin

 

It is hard to choose when you get clashes, but having the gala over two weekends lets one have the bun and the ha'penny! I'm doing both.

I feel that a 50th anniversary of closure of the S&D event would be more complete with a Standard Mogul (76xxx), as these were very much the staple diet of those bitter sweet last months. But 76084 is also on the North Norfolk Rly gala roster, and I'm not sure whether any others are in running order at present. That is not said as any criticism, and we should let nothing detract from the superb efforts of the WSR gala organisers. They deserve a massive turn-out for the gala.

John

 

53808 looks absolutely stunning. The lads shouldn't need to pay for a drink at the gala!

 

76079 is in service at the NYMR but because of the Whitby runs I doubt they would let her leave.

 

43106 was at the 2012 ASG which marked 50 years since the Last Pines Express.

 

My local railway, ELR, has had the temerity to have their's 11 - 13 March! To no avail, my spouse and I our making our usual pilgrimage south, no contest. Although there are a couple of locations I haven't got Wells yet, always leave something to go back for.

 

at least somersets a northern heap free weekend for a few weekends

 

Yep...brochure came a few days ago, tickets some days before that.

 

Never! There is no such thing as the wrong black. Black undercoat, black middle coat, black overcoat. Black black black.

 

Is coal blue, NO.

 

Oh come off it! A 7F would look daft in any colour overcoat!

 

What is wrong with you humans? The Dark Lord Sith says all that is metal must be black.

I mean seriously, have you ever seen Metallica perform a gig in blue or green or red. No!

 

I can't wait till the 5th....

 

I popped into Bishops Lydeard today to have a quick look ?