MHR Autumn steam gala 7th-9th Sept

The only main line registered WR loco's that could come are from Tyseley (Castle or Hall or Pannier tanks) or 9466? (don't know where this is at the moment)

 

What about Kinlet & Olton Hall? The latter is probably rather doubtful though.

 

Does the Railmotor count as a 'locomotive'?!

 

If there are gauging problems for mainline locks they are at Aldershot not Alresford!

 

I don't care. I'm in the market for around robin behind the Railmotor.

 

The Railmotor would be very nice.........

 

Ah well, would've been leaving Alresford at 5 for Mottisfont if I had visited. Pleased the 9F has been turned, certainly opens up a number of photographic opportunities!

Thanks to everyone who replied (on this thread and privately), I really appreciate your help!

Now, roll on Maunsell Magic...

James at SVN

 

Well the re done time table has now appeared on the Mid Hants web site ... All I can say is OH DEAR ! .. 5322 had three round trips on its own on the first version and now its double heading on two and only doing one trip on its own.....

 

Can't see any movement on UKSteam although 70000 is returning to Eastleigh after its trip today (but it would probably still be in gauge for Alresford after its visit last year) and 71000 is down for a Salisbury to Cambridge on September 11th although not sure where she is and again would probably be in gauge for Alresford.

I hope the rumour is true although not sure what it could be if it is GWR. I too wouldn't mind the Railmotor but can't see it happening (has it got its mainline certificate yet?).

 

The gauging problem was Aldershot to Alton and the loco in question was very famous for sitting on a river bridge above a pageant recently. Alas academic now as NR couldn't do the necessary.

 

Lizzie?! That would've been something...

James at SVN

 

Well, have a word with the powers-that-be and see if you can persuade them to give the timetable a tweak!

 

Oh. I had my fingers crossed for a secret new build G16 tank!! :smile:

 

All systems go for tomorrow. I also see Steam Railway Mag were there today setting up their stand/stall.

 

You can tell a photographer didnt position the N Class look at the rods most unatractive lol !

 

She looks great. Clearly a lot of effort put into her.

 

But they are just right on the other side....

 

30925 nameplates were put back on the loco this morning but were covered up until tomorrow.

 

Just back from an enjoyable, smoky visit to the MHR. 45379 was on good form on the service train in the morning but was having brake problems in the afternoon. The yard was a smokescreen for most of the day with six loco's brewing up for tommorrow. Also bumped into 73129. Good to put a name to the face. Couple of shots from the day:


And a short video of the smoky yard scene:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4tEWjAcvSI&list=UUUdwgrxYw2_jU7LgFW1VJ6w&index=1&feature=plcp

 

That would be the side that no one can see and the sun doesnt get on until 4pm? . lol .