Churnet Valley in 2012

That's a relief then. As long as nothing is wrong with the loco.

 

There was nothing wrong with the loco, the loco in general is quiet.

The loco does not need to be worked hard when running with 33021, in fact we let the 33 do the majority of the work as 69621 is only a class 3 power classification.

Regards

Chris Meadowcroft

 

Just been watching the Royal Pageant.

Fantasy time;- Now wouldn't it be spiffing if all the Railway Pres sites got together and put on a similar 'file-past' of all or most of the pres locos in Britain? Wow!

Must try calm down a bit now.

 

My photographs from this weekend of the N7!

Saturday 2nd June: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157630010038588/with/7322933742/
Sunday 3rd June: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157630030513848/with/7328943436/
Monday 4th June: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157630048065418/with/7336938634/
Tuesday 5th June: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157630059674552/with/7342318980/

 

Website updated again. Slowly getting there

Churnet Valley Heritage Railway Line - Staffordshire

 

Cauldon Lowe services with N7 & 33021 Top & Tailed this weekend.

Consall also hosting a Tea Party on Sunday, despite the website stating it's next weekend...
Calendar - Churnet Valley Railway - Consall Garden Party 7th July PM


Details for Rail Ale Fest are also now available too. Normal fares apply
Calendar - Churnet Valley Railway - Rail Ale Trail

 

http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/assets/uploads/Rail_Ale_A5_2012.pdf

 

Rather a damp day today but the N7 was working well on the climb to Bradnop
69621 at Bradnop - YouTube

 

Any news on when the S160 is going to be in action. Looking forward to seeing steam going up to Cauldon Low without having assistance from the back.

 

Still to do a lot of running in, we'll keep you updated as and when information is available.

 

Absolutely correct!

 

Anyone fancy doing something different this coming Friday?

Himalayan Balsam Bashing Event Friday 13th July 10.00 -13.00 Churnet Valley Railway

 

This weekend is the Churnet Valley Railways 'Rail Ale' Weekend,

Timetable available here Calendar - Churnet Valley Railway - Rail Ale Trail Fri 20th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd July

Subject to availability:-
Friday sees 33021 operating, Saturday N7 and 104DMU (with 33021 covering one round trip), Sunday N7 and 104DMU

Come and support this event

 

Should be getting underway in just over an hour

 

With like 2 months till the Diesel Gala, is there any hints of what the visiting locomotive is? From the CVR site "The home fleet and a visitor."

33021, 33102, Shunters? Dmu? And TBC?:clap2:

 

Any news on the S160?

 

Any news on what is in action on Cauldon Low services this weekend?

 

It was the N7 & 33021.

 

Struggling to get the overhauled air pump to work correctly, which is all that is holding her back from undergoing running-in trials.

 

Are the loco brakes themselves air, or steam? I'm guessing air.