Foxfield Railway 2012 Steam Galas

Put a bin liner on the head light, simples!
If a red 1501 causes apoplexy amongst the Swindon acolytes then bring it on I say.

 

Due to a last moment change in availability of the planned visiting loco we are casting the net once more.

If you own or have direct contact with a group who may be interested please put them in touch.

Thanks in advance

 

Darfield or Linda in their NCB Staffs area blue.

The 'Barclay Beat Gala' with Fife Area Barclay no. 6 from Preston, just restored and/or CPC as was from Ludborough plus WST from the Bowes.

Sir Gomer for something that looks good and sounds good or Henbury from Bristol Dock.

A nice side tank (for a change) like Jennifer, currently at the Gwili, arrange thru Dave Owen at Llangollen. Why not add in Baxter from the Bluebell and you've got a nice old and new mix.

 

Because I have to say it - Castle Donington? Could market it something along the lines of last steam survivors, that and Whiston.

 

Sorry to hear that Dave. Would like to help but 34081 won't be ready in time.

 

"Sir Gomer"

 

Sir Gomer is a Cracker Dave, she comes with the PBR seal of approval ;-)

Al

 

Haha Alex...Between me and you I thought we'd have trouble at PBR because of the ultimate steepness but it walked it...and LOUDLY!

 

Ah, so you have not lived then...

 

One or two irons in the fire - hope to have something in a day or two.

 

You may want to get your webmaster to check the special events page on the website. Just looked and it has repeated the Jubilee Weekend details for the July Gala weekend.

 

As an aside, Dubs is in action this Sunday

A date with Dubs? | Foxfield Railway - Staffordshire

 

Foxfield Railway Summer Steam Gala

Details of our forthcoming summer steam gala have now been released.

Engines to be in Steam (subject to availability):

Florence No.2
Bellerophon
Bagnall 2842
Whiston
Dubs Crane Tank
Subject to repairs: Wimblebury

Visiting loco will be announced in the next week...

Highlights:
Passenger Trains from 10am
Freight trains on Foxfield Bank with end of 18 wagon freight!
Trade Stands
Miniature Railway
Knotty Coach Trust Display
Free shuttle bus to Foxfield Colliery
Mini Real Ale Festival in the ‘One Legged Shunter’.

More to be confirmed shortly.

Hope to see you all there.

Richard

 

I've been told that Dubsy is out again next Sunday (June 10th) - can anyone confirm this and whether it will be doing brake van rides again as I couldn't make it last time,

 

I'm sure the NSRRST will be demonstrating progress at the gala:

Foxfield based Knotty Coach Trust receives £30k grant! | Foxfield Railway - Staffordshire

 

Due to crew availability the Days with Dubs on the 10th has been postponed, we apologise for any inconvenience. A new date will appear on the Foxfield website shortly.

Richard

 

Well thats news to the owners - who are available !.

This years gala visitor is Ugly No62 from the spa valley, it will be great to see her on the bank.

 

Dubs will be out on 1/7/12, ( to be confirmed but looking ok ). The 10th June was a roster glitch.

The good news is that Hawardens wheels may be back by then so she may have some work to do.

 

Thanks for the info. I hope to be there on 1st July.

 

great choice of visitor.