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SVR Autumn Gala

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by acorb, May 6, 2009.

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  1. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Sunday probably for me Martin. I had hoped to be on the final Torbay Express but an 06:00 start and an after midnight return home is making me think twice. I may yet do the main line though.
     
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  2. Pete Thornhill

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    Same for me as every year - will be there from the first train Friday to the last train Sunday!!!
    Can't wait!!!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Sep 22, 2009
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    michaelh Part of the furniture

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    I'm planning all 3 days - booked the Friday off from work months ago.
     
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    Sorry for the really dumb question, but is facing North being smokebox first out of Kidderminster of Bridgnorth?
     
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    Hello Dave

    yes facing North is facing towards Bridgnorth
     
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    Maybe it has something to do with how they arrive on the low loader!`

    I suggest at the dead of night the SVR turn all the engines give all you photographers a panic attack the next day!

    Panic not!

    46118
     
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    Was good to the see the pig climbing Eardington Bank on the last train of the day. A very "clean exhaust", I hope it'll be clagging a bit more at the weekend!

    Looking forward to the event for sure, will probably be there 2 of the 3 days.
     
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  9. Jeff Albiston

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    I have, at this moment arrived in Bridgnorth and using the free internet access that the B&B offers. And looking forward to 3 full-fun days on the SVR.
     
    Jeff Albiston, Sep 24, 2009
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    Anyone know if the working timetable is available to purchase on the day?
     
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    They certainly were last year, gather that wont of changed.
     
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  12. Pete Thornhill

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    Usually available from Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. If not in the ticket office try the gift shops seem to remember them having some on sale
     
    Pete Thornhill, Sep 24, 2009
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    Have a good gala people! See you both on the lineside and on board!!!!
     
    glennr2007, Sep 25, 2009
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    Quotes like this cause problems

    Well done you've set yourself up for an inspector to ride with you!
     
    blandford1969, Sep 25, 2009
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  15. Jeff Albiston

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    Hi Guys,

    Today has been very good in both train operation & the weather. Only 1 minor problem to report is that 4936 'Kinlet Hall' had to come off it's train at Bewdley due to injector problems. The support crew of 4936 were quickly called to the loco and as I speak, this is now being sorted in order to get 4936 available tomorrow and Sunday.

    3 photos from me today involving the "Flying Pig", the double-heading Ivatts and 1744.
     

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    Miss Piggie on Sunday?

    I had a good time at the gala today but the WTT makes no mention of 43106 for Sunday; the loco doesn't seem to be running. Is this true or is it a mistake? If it is true then I won't bother with the journey; 120 miles each way and the star of the show is a no-show!

    Regards
     
    Orion, Sep 25, 2009
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    It is running but double heading with one of the other ivatts, it is down as 431 + 412
     
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  18. Orion

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    Thanks for that, but I'm still confused as '431 + 412' was running today and appeared to be the two Class 2 Ivatts. Never mind, I'll be there Sunday.

    Regards
     
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    Some night photos from last night at Hampton Loade station and the shed at Bridgnorth.
     

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    VIDEO: SVR Autumn Gala

    I have uploaded a video of Friday's action at the SVR's Autumn Steam Gala to YouTube. To my acute irritation it doesn't include any footage of the N2 because on the only occasion it came into view I made a mess of the footage! Never mind, the rest is fine, and I'll have to do better tomorrow. I hope everyone enjoys it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvtJPOHV1UU

    Regards
     
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