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Would it be nice to have a gala where nothing runs?

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by tobes3803, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. tobes3803

    tobes3803 Member

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    Well as we have a load of other similar threads why not?
     
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  2. BillR

    BillR Well-Known Member

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    Ahh you noticed as well :)
     
    BillR, Jul 21, 2011
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  3. Clarke_T

    Clarke_T New Member

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    As long as I get a firing turn on the visiting engine I don't care :)
     
    Clarke_T, Jul 21, 2011
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  4. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    We thought about having a 1970s gala once - staff could be rude to what few passengers there were, and then go on strike on the second day ... Can't think why we didn't go for that one :)
     
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  5. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    How about a family-centered gala, as it appears the school holidays are upon us again! :lol:
     
    Robert Heath No.6, Jul 21, 2011
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  6. tomparryharry

    tomparryharry Member

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    I went to a pork pie gala once, but I got egg on my face.....

    A gala where nothing runs? I can think of a few railways that fall into that category.....
     
    tomparryharry, Jul 21, 2011
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  7. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    how about a gala to commemorate one of the National Rail Strikes? You could have a Flying Pickets mock battle with the SS if you werent too worried about authenticity!
     
    Reading General, Jul 21, 2011
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    Around 1974 / 75ish due to some incident, several societies were told they could steam their locos, but not run any trains. I was a member at the Avon Valley at the time and no one stopped us, (we diddn't have much of a line then), but some of the pres lines inSomerset were prohibited from doing so.
    Anyone know the full story please?
     
    22A, Jul 22, 2011
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  9. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    Sounds a bit like some of the original SVR station galas at Bridgnorth...!
     
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