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Midland Railway - Butterley Steam Event - 7th - 9th March

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by trainmad, Jan 17, 2014.

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  1. trainmad

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    The Midland Railway - Butterley's Winter Steam Event will be taking place from the 7th - 9th March 2014.

    Attractions over the weekend should include:
    Special timetable in operation
    Official opening of Swanwick Junction Footbridge
    Steam hauled services along our Swanwick Colliery branch line
    Demonstration goods train in operation
    Out of service Steam Locomotives on display outside

    Ivatt Class 2MT - 46521 - will be visiting for the event courtesy of the Great Central Railway and Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group Ltd.
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    Friday - Saturday - Sunday

    And from the home fleet:

    S&DJR 3F "Jinty" - 23 (47327)
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    Friday - Saturday - Sunday

    Class M5 Peckett - 1163 "Whitehead"
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    Saturday - Sunday

    BR Standard Class 5MT - 73129
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    Friday - Saturday - Sunday


    A website with timetables is available here.
     
    trainmad, Jan 17, 2014
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  2. Sidmouth

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    There will also be a series of charters in support of this event , including nightshoot and two day shoots . If you are interested please PM me and I'll send on details
     
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    Sorry to sound dim, but 23 = S&D Jinty and 1163 = Whitehead ?.
     
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    Hi David,

    Yes, you're correct.

    In addition, 7817 "Castle Donington No 1" will now be in operation!

    Paul
     
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    Where does 73129 stand in terms of "boiler ticket" etc.?

    Many thanks

    Steven
     
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    Officially 2015, but who knows eh?
     
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    Charters will feature both passenger and freight stock and all proceeds go to the Midland Railway Centre . Weekend evening floodlit photoshoot at Swanwick with (subject to usual caveats) short parcels train . 2-3 variations during the evening

    Evening shoot £30 (£25 if a day shoot booked as well)
    Day shoots £45 each - Numbers limited to 25

    Hope you can join us and please PM me for full details
     
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    :D
     
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    butterley.JPG
     
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    Charters filling well , limited number of places now available
     
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    For those interested, the working timetables for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are available.
     

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    The nightshoot and charters with 46521 is just a few weeks away now . We have a place or two remaining . Please get in touch if you are interested and I'll send you all the details
     
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    Sadly, after testing Castle Donington yesterday, a fault with the main steam pipe has been discovered, which means the locomotive is now not available for use. She will be on static display however.

    With this in mind, I've updated the shuttle times with 1163.
     

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    46521 arrived with us yesterday! :)
     

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    DSCF5414 (1024x659) by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    A very big thank you to Trainmad and all involved at Butterley for last nights evening shoot with 46521 which looks just perfect on the railway
     
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    I thought the purpose of a footbridge was to allow passengers to get from one platform to another, rather than as a photographic vantage point.
     
    malc, Mar 5, 2014
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    This looks like a good event.

    Anyone using the M1 to get to the event should be advised that there is a long stretch on both sides of the motorway restricted to 50mph. It extends southwards from Woodall services to Junc 29 and from Junc 28 northwards to Woodall services so allow extra time for journeys.
     
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