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Foxfield Summer Steam Gala 16 & 17 July 2011

Discussie in 'Galas and Events' gestart door Avonside1563, 19 mei 2011.

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  1. jamesd

    jamesd Member

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    I've never seen a Sentinel in action so I've no idea what they sound like, but there's plenty of time between the freight running down the bank and then returning for the the sentinel to get up so its speed won't be a problem. I have to disagree on the Tkh though, they have a very nice roar when working hard and will be something different.

    I'll be there anyway as it's always a good event so I dont mind what turns up.
     
    jamesd, 27 jun 2011
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  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    A Tkh most definitely does make sound. Got a very good recording of one climbing Kelling Bank on the NNR a few years ago.
     
    Spamcan81, 27 jun 2011
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  3. Respite

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    All I can say is that the two I've seen (and not heard!) running were most unimpressive and at the Foxfield gala one usually gets a great show.
     
    Respite, 27 jun 2011
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  4. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    I'd have to disagree on that one, having had a couple of memorable performances behind them! Have to be worked a bit to make any real sound, but where better? :lol:​
     
    Robert Heath No.6, 27 jun 2011
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  5. jon the trainee

    jon the trainee New Member

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    yeah but the problem with the sentinel is that it will only just get up the bank there on it's own!
     
    jon the trainee, 27 jun 2011
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  6. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    That sounds like a challenge if ever there was one! :lol:
     
    Robert Heath No.6, 27 jun 2011
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  7. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    IIRC one ran Grosmont - Goathland with a single MK.1 several years ago. Wasn't a fast run by all accounts. :)
     
    Spamcan81, 27 jun 2011
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  8. richards

    richards Part of the furniture

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    richards, 27 jun 2011
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  9. Hunslets Finest

    Hunslets Finest Well-Known Member

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    They had a Sentinel at Barrington a few years ago and it did fine on the loaded chalk trains. They were part of the North Staffs coalfield scene and S9535 at Foxfield is ex Silverdale. I would love to see one shunting the yard and making the occasional run up the bank.

    I love Polish steam....but only in Poland. The Avon Valley has a TKH and that is enough for me let alone at Foxfield.

    Now a USA tank in NCB livery....different and very loud!
     
    Hunslets Finest, 27 jun 2011
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  10. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    How about Castle Donington? - That's nice and loud!
     
    Robert Heath No.6, 27 jun 2011
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  11. INSPIRATION

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    2842, taken yesterday evening with painting nearly complete:




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    The above was based on this "works grey" livery:





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    And a 16 ton Mineral undergoes a general repair and repaint:




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    INSPIRATION, 28 jun 2011
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  12. Spamcan81

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    Spamcan81, 28 jun 2011
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  13. alig8048

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    I believe the guest may well be No.19 - so that's two red Bagnalls to play with
     
    alig8048, 28 jun 2011
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  14. steamingyorkshire

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    She looks stunning! Really looking forward to this year's event, it certainly ranked high in our list of events from last year!
     
    steamingyorkshire, 28 jun 2011
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  15. Avonside1563

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    Following the withdrawal of Peckett 0-4-0ST 'May' from the gala due to prior commitments the replacement has now been confirmed as Bagnall 0-4-0ST 'Davenport Dockyard No19' from the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway.

    http://www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk/pages/locos-steam.html

    The Welsh boyos are back for a second year following the highly successful visit of 'Mech Navvies' in 2010.
     
    Avonside1563, 29 jun 2011
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  16. alig8048

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    we're looking forward to it
     
    alig8048, 29 jun 2011
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    R Barnett, 29 jun 2011
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  18. Glenalmond

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    Sad as it is that "May" cant make it, Bagnall 19 will fit the bill very well indeed.

    Many thanks to the P&B and to the owners at Bodmin. Special thanks to Alex - never has a replacement been sorted so fast !.
     
    Glenalmond, 4 jul 2011
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  19. PBR Traffic

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    Our pleasure, see you next week.

    Alex
     
    PBR Traffic, 4 jul 2011
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  20. stevepurves

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    can anyone suggest a place to camp? me and my wife are looking to visit for the first time!
     
    stevepurves, 4 jul 2011
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