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Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival 18th to 21st May 2023

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by D1039, Feb 16, 2023.

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  1. D1039

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    I'd say 14+ classes with loco build dates from 1958 to whenever and the loco that started it is a lot. The obvious omissions are (a) guests in classes up to 55 and (b) a DMU of some sort. Let's be patient and see what's announced
     
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    True, though I'm not even 30 yet and much prefer the older stuff.
     
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    31270 and a DRS 88 announced as visiting.
     
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    37263 and 20189 announced as visiting. One more guest to go.

    Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk
     
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    Are they planning quick erect catenary for the Class 88 then? ;)
     
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    No need for a 88.
     
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    Only between Kiddie and Bewdley, apparently.
     
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    I’m awaiting the message from my parents about the Catenary ruining the view from their house!
     
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    GWR HST Castle set announced for the 4 days.
     
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    Really? :confused:
     
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    Some people seem to be interested in it.
     
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    Likely to be withdrawn before end of the year, by next year the only mainline HSTs will be in Scotland.
     
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    Fair enough but It really isn’t something that would motivate myself to get out of bed on a Saturday morning for. If people are interested though what do I Know?
     
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    And the ScotRail ones have variable availability.
     
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    Can't say it excites me, but the novelty value is a bit of a draw, plus knowing the dear old HST is on borrowed time..won't be many more opportunities.
     
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  17. D1039

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    DfT have agreed to some GWR Castles being extended to December 2024 (with a suspicion it will be May 2025). ROSCo owned ones will be returned, the ones staying will come from the GWR-owned examples. From memory five sets will be retained, with four in service.

    Aslef in Scotland have been making noises about putting a deadline on driving their fleet unless replacements are authorised and ordered.
     
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    Iconic train. I'd put them up there with Westerns
     
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    Only Southern region ran pull push
     
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    Scot Rail did with 47/7 between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh
     
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