Churnet Valley Railway Steam Gala 25/ 26th February 2012

I'd like to see all trains piloted up the bank by Thomas with his cheery face, that should draw in plenty of extra punters

 

Depends which Thomas ;-) HC1800 would be nice on the bank!

 

Well thanks all for that info. I think a diversion to Cauldon Lowe will be manageable.

 

Thomas is not well...:tape2:

 

Poor "Thomas" or should I say Gothenburg!

 

Still waiting ......

 

Oh dear. I hope he is well for his summer jollies around other railways to see his friends! Nothing serious I hope?

Will

 

One of her cylinders, so I have been informed, is not well

 

It'll be the middle one again I expect.

 

Well we've been hard at it again today in the rain, finishing off the loop at Cauldon ready for the gala. Spreading ballast and changing out a few chairs ready for the tamper which was getting stuck in mid-afternoon. Also tidied up the old weighbridge and siding area to remove trip hazards for the engine crews when running round.

 

Here is 5199's solo test run to Cauldon Lowe loop this evening (22nd Feb '12) with stock but with no loco on the tail end! 5199, first solo test run up Cauldon Lowe. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

Well done guys, a lot of hard work gone in to get the loop commissioned in time for the gala I imagine...

 

Anyone any idea yet which loco will work T1 diagram and which will work T2 at the Gala ... and which way each is facing? I particularly want to see 5199 before it goes back home.

 

Both loco's facing chimney first up towards Cauldon Lowe...

T1 - 5199 (Cauldon Arr: 0930, 1226 & 1526)
T2 - Black 5 45379 (Cauldon Arr: 1056, 1356 & 1656)

Hope that helps...

 

It certainly does! Many thanks!

 

Rostered on 5199 Friday prep and all day Saturday. Feel free to say hi if any of you are about. Looking forward to a final go on her, especially up Cauldon.

 

wish I could be there mate! I remember this time two years ago and the Beer fest and Rugby Game jolly good fun!

 

I am very much looking forward to attending the event tomorrow!

 

Avery good day today and all the trains looked full

 

Couple of shots I took today at Leekbrook and Blackbrook Crossing


Leekbrook

Blackbrook Crossing

Short video here;- Black Five 45379 at the CVR 25/2/2012 on Vimeo