If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Bluebell Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jamessquared, Feb 16, 2013.

Page 12 of 384
  1. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2011
    Messages:
    1,212
    Likes Received:
    1,268
    Occupation:
    Insurance
    Location:
    Good Old Sussex by the Sea
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Don't they also own the petrol locomotive or is that "officially" hived off into an owning group?
     
    A1X, Jul 21, 2013
    #221
  2. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    27,793
    Likes Received:
    64,460
    Location:
    LBSC 215
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Yes, that is Bluebell owned - which is why I said "diesel locomotive"... :)

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, Jul 21, 2013
    #222
  3. skeggycat

    skeggycat New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2013
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Big sky county.
    Last time I saw it, it was butane/propane powered.
    Has it reverted to petrol?
     
    skeggycat, Jul 21, 2013
    #223
  4. David-Haggar

    David-Haggar Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2009
    Messages:
    823
    Likes Received:
    20
    Occupation:
    Water Meter Reader
    Location:
    Eastbourne (75G)
    Only just seen on the Bluebell website but Giants Of Steam gala has now been cancelled in October. Disappointed but I guess with our loco problems very understandable. It does say that an alternative event will be arranged for the weekend.
     
    David-Haggar, Jul 22, 2013
    #224
  5. Neil_Scott

    Neil_Scott Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2008
    Messages:
    3,155
    Likes Received:
    302
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Railway servant
    Location:
    Worcester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Diesel gala?
     
    Neil_Scott, Jul 22, 2013
    #225
    tom92240 likes this.
  6. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2011
    Messages:
    1,212
    Likes Received:
    1,268
    Occupation:
    Insurance
    Location:
    Good Old Sussex by the Sea
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer

    Pull your own train day?
     
    A1X, Jul 22, 2013
    #226
    tom92240 and David-Haggar like this.
  7. 45076

    45076 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2011
    Messages:
    478
    Likes Received:
    313
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    34004
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Dwarfs of Steam?
     
    45076, Jul 23, 2013
    #227
    skeggycat likes this.
  8. Ruston906

    Ruston906 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2011
    Messages:
    455
    Likes Received:
    99
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Worcestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I am think this would be a great idea a network south east theme weekend
     
    Ruston906, Jul 23, 2013
    #228
  9. nine elms fan

    nine elms fan Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2012
    Messages:
    2,439
    Likes Received:
    855
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wessex
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    A Deltic would go down well, it would really bring the crowds in.
     
    nine elms fan, Jul 23, 2013
    #229
  10. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2007
    Messages:
    4,547
    Likes Received:
    1,183
    Location:
    Winchester
    73129, Jul 23, 2013
    #230
  11. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    27,793
    Likes Received:
    64,460
    Location:
    LBSC 215
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Yes, except it's wrong line! That's a popular photo location, but we hardly ever depart using the loop line which would look more prototypical (even though it is fully signalled for passenger movements to / from platform 3, our normal up platform) on account of a sharp crossover from platform 3 to that line. On normal operating days, I can only remember two or three days when I have been footplate crew and departed via the loop, and only one or two arrivals.

    Nice photo though.

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, Jul 23, 2013
    #231
  12. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2008
    Messages:
    2,751
    Likes Received:
    828
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Location:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just found a video by John Harwood showing some nice vegetation starting to grow in the cutting side at Imberhorne
     
    Dan Hill, Jul 25, 2013
    #232
  13. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2005
    Messages:
    4,043
    Likes Received:
    212
    Tom: Is your webmaster on hols at present? No update since 21st.

    regards

    46118
     
    46118, Aug 1, 2013
    #233
  14. cct man

    cct man Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2007
    Messages:
    3,220
    Likes Received:
    49
    Occupation:
    CONSTRUCTION
    Location:
    LONDON

    He and his Wife are singing at the proms.

    Chris:
     
    cct man, Aug 1, 2013
    #234
  15. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2008
    Messages:
    2,751
    Likes Received:
    828
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Location:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    It seems RTC are running 2 Blue Belle Explorer railtours.

    The first on 28th September runs from Worcester to Sheffield Park with 70013 and returning by diesel.

    The second on 9th November is far more interesting. It starts at Cannon Street and runs first to Uckfield and then down to the Bluebell. Its hauled by 34067 but the tour is top and tailed throughout by either a LNER B1 or LMS Black 5.

    I personally hope its a B1 (I don't mind which although as I've said here before my Grandad knows one of the saviours of 61264) but when was the last time a tour left Cannon Street? I remember 34027 leaving there in the early 2000's when she was painted Hogwarts red.
     
    Dan Hill, Aug 7, 2013
    #235
  16. David-Haggar

    David-Haggar Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2009
    Messages:
    823
    Likes Received:
    20
    Occupation:
    Water Meter Reader
    Location:
    Eastbourne (75G)
    David-Haggar, Aug 7, 2013
    #236
  17. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2011
    Messages:
    1,212
    Likes Received:
    1,268
    Occupation:
    Insurance
    Location:
    Good Old Sussex by the Sea
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    This is quite a coup in many ways.

    Steam out of Cannon Street.
    Steam through London Bridge.
    Steam on the London Bridge to East Croydon line.
    Steam to Uckfield.
    Steam to East Grinstead.
    A B1 south of London.

    Very, very promising. Problem is don't know whether to book or to phot...
     
    A1X, Aug 7, 2013
    #237
  18. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    6,096
    Likes Received:
    4,476
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    East Grinstead
    4th November 2006 London Cannon St-Dungeness
     
    Paul42, Aug 7, 2013
    #238
  19. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    6,096
    Likes Received:
    4,476
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    East Grinstead
    Paul42, Aug 7, 2013
    #239
  20. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2008
    Messages:
    2,751
    Likes Received:
    828
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Location:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I did have a feeling that 34067 did run out of Cannon Street once before but wasn't sure.
     
    Dan Hill, Aug 7, 2013
    #240
Page 12 of 384

Share This Page