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South Devon Railway Rails & Ales Gala 29th-31st August

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by GWR5786, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. GWR5786

    GWR5786 New Member

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    The end of August bank holiday weekend sees the SDR host its 'Rails & Ales' Gala.
    The variety of real ales has this year been increased as well as ciders (by popular demand). The gala should hopefully see most of the steam fleet in use including the ever popular Auto trains providing a shuttle service to the real ale event at Staverton.
    Further details will no doubt follow shortly.
     
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    24 Real Ales, plus 4 Ciders on offer from the main bar at Staverton. Just £2.40 per pint. Plenty of trains from both Buckfastleigh and Totnes on all three days. Loco's in use: Saturday 5786, 5526, 4566 & D6737. Sunday & Monday 1369 (Buck pilot), 5786, 4566, 5526 & D7612.

    4566 visiting from the Severn Valley Railway - should arrive on Thursday this week. Loco will also haul a Saturday evening "Pie & Mash" special.
     
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    Are the train guards provided with a mop and bucket?
     
    tfftfftff86, Aug 26, 2009
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    4566 arriving at South Devon Railway.

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    4566 visiting from the Severn Valley Railway - should arrive on Thursday this week. Loco will also haul a Saturday evening "Pie & Mash" special.[/QUOTE]

    Has anyone any idea what time 4566 is likely to arrive at South Devon Railway on Thursday, please.
    Regards SteamHawk216.
     
    SteamHawk216, Aug 26, 2009
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    More than likely
     
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    1450 + single GWR p+p trailer! Magic. Return trip in the late eve connecting at Totnes with the main line.

    Fantastic atmosphere as dusk resulted in station/other lights. Totally AAA++

    First time in steam on the SDR for over 20yrs. Propelled TO Totnes. Exceptional...!!
     
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    This looks too good to miss. Decent weather is forecast, as well!
     
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    For the avoidance of confusion, this thread started life off as about the 2009 event. There is a second thread about the 2010 event, which is 27th to 30th August.

    4566 visited the 2009 event, but will not be there this year....
     
    daveb, Aug 28, 2010
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