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.

Recent Content by midwalesstokie

  1. midwalesstokie
    Post

    MoSI "Great Garratt Gathering" August 09

    I can't make the Garratt weekend but would love to see William Francis - will it be on display on any other dates other than the main weekend?
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  2. midwalesstokie
    Post

    Foxfield Gala 18th & 19th July 2009

    Brilliant gala as always. Florence no2 was a big surprise for me. Seemed a bit tame last year but this year was quite a beast with a lovely deep...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jul 19, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  3. midwalesstokie
    Post

    WHR General Discussion.

    Re: WHR, has it a future? I couldn't agree more. The Garratts to me are the main attraction of the WHR. The scenery is amazing but there's...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
  4. midwalesstokie
    Post

    La Meuse 3243

    I remember this at the W&L, I had a trip behind it on a freight. Any chance of it visiting again and what are the plans for it now that it's got a...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
  5. midwalesstokie
    Post

    Tornado

    Yes, went on it today on the way back from Cornwall and it was hauling ten very full Mk1's. Had to queue for about 30 mins to get tickets as it...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
  6. midwalesstokie
    Post

    Foxfield Gala 18th & 19th July 2009

    As it's the Summer, how about some of Tomos Watkin's finest, Cwrw Haf? http://www.hurnsbeer.co.uk/BottledCwrwHaf.htm
    Post by: midwalesstokie, May 18, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  7. midwalesstokie
    Post

    STEEL, STEAM & STARS II - Llangollen Rly - 18 to 26 April 09

    To me the point of galas isn't just the visiting engines though, it's the intensive service, the different train formations, the late night...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  8. midwalesstokie
    Post

    Brecon

    Holidaying in Llandrindod 8-[
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
  9. midwalesstokie
    Post

    Should lines withhold loco roster information at galas?

    I went on Saturday without a roster and only the timetable off the internet. I wanted a roster but after seeing the size of it decided against...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  10. midwalesstokie
    Post

    GCR Diesel Gala - 25/26 April 2009

    I wasn't defending it, I agree with you. As an attendee at both gala's it frustrates me that the roster is not available for steam galas (not just...
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  11. midwalesstokie
    Post

    GCR Diesel Gala - 25/26 April 2009

    Because diesesl people won't go without a roster, steam people don't seem to mind. The GCR isn't the only railway that does this. James
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
  12. midwalesstokie
    Post

    STEEL, STEAM & STARS II - Llangollen Rly - 18 to 26 April 09

    Re: And it begins... Thanks for both your replies. In an earlier thread you mentioned all night running. Is this likely to happen?
    Post by: midwalesstokie, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: Galas and Events