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Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by admin, Mar 28, 2011.

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  1. RA & FC

    RA & FC Well-Known Member

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    Yes, top and tail with various locos.
     
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    Could always pop over to the SVR for a ride behind 2857 ;)
     
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  3. RA & FC

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    A few pictures from the yard last night.

    Caley 828 with the coal tank behind.

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    N2 fresh off a low loader.

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    The pit area looking rather full!

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    Britania sat on the pit.

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    Well I did try last year but she was still had little niggles so wasn't running. I got the bloody 9F from the Mid Hants which I seen about 4 times before now...

    you see someone doesn't wamt me to go behind a 2-8-0...
     
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  5. 7822WelshSteam

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    Panniers and Prairies, Castles and Stars. Manors and Moguls stopping at Par. Granges and Counties piloting Kings. These are a few of our favourite things. Storming Dainton with a Saint on - struggling round the bend. We'll be in Heaven when we get to Devon. We just won't want it to end!

    I'm here all week. No, really, I am. I'm just really excited right now.
     
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  6. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

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    So its all locos facing Carrog apart from 5199 & 1744?

    In the maroon set, is it not the blue/grey carriage being used instead of a b/c as noted, or am I thinking too much about it?
     
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  7. RA & FC

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    That's correct, only 5199 and 1744 facing east. Unless that is they have made a mistake offloading tornado or the super D.

    I think the plan is not to use the blue and grey, which is a great shame in my opinion (because it's down to me that it is blue and grey), but we shall see what happens on that!
     
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  8. Jack-Maespoeth

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    Has the Tornado arrived yet?

    Jack
     
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    For the attention of any visitors driving to SS&S3. There are roadworks on the A483 in the Wrexham area. So either travel early to avoid the jams or find an alternative route
     
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  10. RA & FC

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    It arrived today, the super D got there last night.
     
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    My sister saw it heading west along the M56 this evening on her way home from work. She even managed to get the name and number correct!
     
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    Some pics of the final arrivals, taken by Mat Grindley.

    Tornado on reception road, just come off the low loader.

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    The Super D on the diesel road.

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    Neither are yet attached to their tenders, so i can imagine today will invole a lot of shunting!
     
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  13. Jack-Maespoeth

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    Thanks Iain. I'm sure I know of you! Ha!

    Jack
     
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    I wish my sister was like that!

    Jack
     
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    Would look great behind 44806 & 70000! I think every carriage should be used, I think each train will be very busy!
     
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    They could put the Suoer D on the blue and grey set - that seemed quite popular when the East Lancs did it.
     
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    You'll be asking for 'Tornado' on the auto-train next then !

    Bob.
     
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    Just a reminder so as not to spoil your day at the Railway, about the speed camera just before the Sun Inn.Its 3.5miles from the Ruabon roundabout. Been a busy few weeks here so hope every has a fantastic time.
     
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