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Watercress Line Spring Steam Gala: 29th April - 2nd May 2022

Rasprava u 'Galas and Events' pokrenuta od WesternRegionHampshireman, 6. Ožujak 2022..

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  1. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

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    People who are complaining about the high ticket prices should probably try and watch a TV programme called "the news". This might provide a bit of background.
     
    A1X, 12. Ožujak 2022.
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  2. gricerdon

    gricerdon Well-Known Member

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    We are lucky it’s all steam. East Lancs have rationed steam due to the coal situation.I have no problem with£40 for what is always a quality event
     
    gricerdon, 13. Ožujak 2022.
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  3. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Precisely. Try dipping your hand into your pocket to buy coal at present assuming that you can get it and of the right quality.
     
    Big Al, 13. Ožujak 2022.
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  4. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    Another problem for potential passengers is the cost of fuel to drive to such events.

    I'm hoping that I'll still be able to attend but if the total cost is unaffordable then I won't be able to. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 13. Ožujak 2022.
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  5. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Yes I fear that may become a driver of the decision to attend galas (plus hotels if a long distance event) more than the ticket price.
     
    Gladiator 5076, 13. Ožujak 2022.
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  6. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

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    2857 announced as second guest.
     
    Ben Jenden, 16. Ožujak 2022.
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  7. Wagoniester

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    Two guest locos - and two BIG guests at that!
     
    Wagoniester, 16. Ožujak 2022.
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  8. 1729

    1729 New Member

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    With the right timetable and set formation, this should become a very good gala. Personally I don't expect a 10+ coach Pines like the previous Autumn, especially as Linda/Dave isn't rostered as they where needed for pilot duty's to make it work, but who knows perhaps it be a Autumn gala thing. But considering what the website suggests, we wont have to wait long for the timetable.

    Personally hoping for a good long Goods set and perhaps a short parcels set could be made (2BY, PMV+ box)

    I think the choice of both visitors by loco type makes the gala attractive to the enthusiast
     
    1729, 16. Ožujak 2022.
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  9. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    NOW I'm excited!! :D:D
     
    WesternRegionHampshireman, 16. Ožujak 2022.
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  10. Ben Jenden

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    Ben Jenden, 12. Travanj 2022.
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  11. gricerdon

    gricerdon Well-Known Member

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    Not sure I can work out what actually happens at Alton on for instance Saturday 2857 in at 1130 and out at 1120. Same with 506 in at 1309 and out at 1300??
     
    gricerdon, 12. Travanj 2022.
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  12. Paul.Uni

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    Loco comes off the set in the loop outside Alton station and comes onto the set in the station.

    Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
     
    Paul.Uni, 12. Travanj 2022.
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  13. gricerdon

    gricerdon Well-Known Member

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    Humm . Been done before but a receipe for late running . We have tickets and are going anyway
     
    gricerdon, 12. Travanj 2022.
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  14. 6026 King John

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    Couldn't agree more! It nearly always seems to lead to late running and it's incredibly boring being stuck in the loop at Alton while you wait for something to appear to drag you into the station. But what do I know? Like Don I'll be there anyway - it's a good loco lineup so well worth the trip.
     
    6026 King John, 13. Travanj 2022.
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  15. free2grice

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    2857 was in Ropley yard today receiving attention from the cleaners. The loco faces Alresford. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 16. Travanj 2022.
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  16. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    48305 touched down on Mid Hants metals today, so looks like all is going well. :)
    Although I would love to see a picture of 2857 and 48305 in Ropley yard! :D
     
    Last edited: 21. Travanj 2022.
    WesternRegionHampshireman, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  17. gricerdon

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    That’s good. Which way is it facing?
     
    gricerdon, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  18. Ben Jenden

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    48305 facing London
    2857 facing Country
     
    Ben Jenden, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  19. gricerdon

    gricerdon Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. I can now plan my travelling and linesiding mix
     
    gricerdon, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  20. 6026 King John

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    I guess we don't know which way 506 will face when it comes back from the Severn Valley. I can only remember it facing Alton but I suppose that could change.
     
    6026 King John, 21. Travanj 2022.
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