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    6880 Betton Grange

    Quote. Not yet. Not for when ‘the cost of the ticket will be worth it’ and I look forward to seeing it soon.
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway)

    I can sympathise with the organisers, many have been there before, but I feel a small amount of responsibility must go to the loco owners. It was...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    6880 Betton Grange

    It might look superb, but it won’t be appearing!!!!
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway)

    You can rule out gauging runs, yes…but to say a loco that has never hauled a train, hardly ever steamed, not run in and not checked doesn’t need...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    6880 Betton Grange

    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6880 Betton Grange

    Not at all. It would be beyond the fault of gala organisers if a promised loco didn’t appear. Those that know gala organising know how things...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    You are right, Kieran, we couldn't reach agreement with EARM for the return of the loco this year (now I know why!!!) and with the absence of the...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    What i forgot to say is that all loco's are subject to availability!!!
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    Sorry if you've seen this on another forum, but if you haven't, here go's. The timetable is now being finalised for the gala, and the line up...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    isport, I don't think that we will be using the crossing for trains to Cromer this year. Now we have had the final O.K. to use it, we are seeing...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, May 20, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Summer Diesel Gala

    Before this gets too personal, I feel I need to make a few comments. As the organiser for this (and our other gala events) I want to put an end to...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, May 20, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    Kieran, I cannot remember seeing any article (I might have missed it!) saying both 43106/45305 would be appearing at a gala, it was probably the...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    It will certainly be on par with that's yer lot, that was eight locos on one day - I haven't been as excited by a gala since then!!!
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 6, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway Grand Steam Gala September 2011

    As the person who has the honour of organising the timetable/loco rosters/crew diagrams for our gala's, I can confirm what Steve has said above....
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Apr 6, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events
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    North Norfolk Railway March Steam Gala

    I am hoping that a timetable will be posted on our website, by the end of February. However, if you look at my earlier post you will see what time...
    Post by: bufferstopbertie, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: Galas and Events