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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

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  1. D7076

    D7076 Well-Known Member

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    Locos can and do fail at short notice and I no point have I said differently .However for example 9526 has gone from being rostered for two full weekends last weekend and this to a Sunday and Saturday only that was NOT down to on the day or last minute failure.
    Yes I do volunteer and part own a loco that failed recently,back up and running a couple of hours later.
    It's because the roster for the September has been published that I will be there .
     
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    I can't answer your point about 9526 but I'm sure others from DEPG can. I'm glad to hear that you understand how fickle these machines can be and are actively engaged in their preservation. I really hope that you enjoy your visit to the WSR in September. You'll know more than most that in volunteer run organisations everybody strives to do the best job they can.
     
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  3. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Part of the furniture

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    This is a ludicrous suggestion. The crew do not decide which locos will run. They take out what the roster says they will always assuming that they are qualified to do so.
     
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    Sorry if I am not keeping up at the back, but I was just dodging the flack:eek:
    As I am going to be in the area first week of October can someone please tell me what the special event is over that weekend, thanks
     
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  5. Ian Monkton

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    It's easy to find out by looking at the WSR website! In case that's a problem, I'll tell you it's the Autumn Steam Gala.
     
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    Thanks for that, l got to the timetable on the site but my pc started to bu**er about, needs retiring ................. wiv a 'ammer
     
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    There is a thread under the Gala's sub forum dedicated to the WSR ASG. All the news will appear there or no doubt on Steve's excellent site at http://www.wsr.org.uk/
     
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  8. michaelh

    michaelh Part of the furniture

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    So do crews just decide what loco they'd like that day?> Is there no-one in charge of loco rosters?>
     
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  9. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    No, its simpler than that. The crews just spin the turntable, and whichever loco it stops adjacent to they light up.:rolleyes:

    Robin
     
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    This is what will happen when the still secret roundhouse loco shed is built at NF I assume?
     
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    Thank you for that, Friday 7th is looking good!!!
    Am l realistically looking at about an hours drive from BL to Glastonbury at 6pm ish ? ta muchly

    Chris
     
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  12. Jamessquared

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    You're looking at about 55 minutes from BL to Street; after which the last two miles to Glasto all go a bit Salvador Dali, timewise ...

    [​IMG]

    Tom
     
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    Not too much different from the 'Narnia' effect this side of they downs then, nipper.
     
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    Better keep an eye out for Duty Druid then............................ lest there be dragons :eek:.
     
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    As promised, D7017 & D7018 at Williton

     
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    Brilliant video.
     
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  18. West Somerset Wizard

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  20. West Somerset Wizard

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    I guess due to the visit of the Cathedrals Express on that day? See news item on Latest News page of www.wsr.org.uk

    Steve
     
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