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Colin Allcars's Recent Activity

  1. Colin Allcars liked wazza588's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    A few more images taken on Saturday and Sunday: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard

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  2. Colin Allcars liked wazza588's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    A few images from Friday: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thanks to all involved. Saturdays and Sundays to follow. Richard

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  3. Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Last train of the Gala in terminates at Bewdley 2 Early. A few members of Team Gala celebrating beneath :)

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  4. Colin Allcars liked thegrimeater's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    As I said in a previous post, it was an excellent event. The timetable worked really well and delays were minimal. The only 'issue' my group saw was load 2 terrier being unable to cope with the number of people wanting Eardington. The train was...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 5:44 PM
  5. Colin Allcars liked Wyreman's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    I was at the gala yesterday and I thought it was an absolutely excellent experience. I second the praise for the timetable. It just worked, with due acknowledgement of the Eardington crowding issues with Fenchurch's limited load capacity. The...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 5:44 PM
  6. Colin Allcars replied to the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Thanks, Harry. I was on that train, having been riding for all but a few hours of the gala. A very enjoyable gala. The mogul’s failure was well handled and delay’s generally less than 20 min. Thanks to all involvd in organising it. Accommodation...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 4:38 PM
  7. Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Roughly about 20 Late due to the above moves taking extra time. Hoping to pull it back. For those interested in comparing to Autumn 23 we ended Thursday 15 Late, Friday 21 Late and Yesterday 1 Early (Yes Early!) :)

    Apr 21, 2024 at 10:17 AM
  8. Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    13268, declared failure at BY last night. 75069 to come from BH with 7714 this morning on 0B04. 7812 to work 0K00 to KR then 1N01. At BY 7812 to Tenbury. 75069 from Single line to P1 to continue 1N01 to BH. 7812 to then pick up the rest of...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 9:51 AM
  9. Colin Allcars liked 6026 King John's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    We'll do our very best to enjoy it :)

    Apr 19, 2024 at 7:08 AM
  10. Colin Allcars liked LMS2968's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Just don't get her dirty, Harry. That's all I'm saying!

    Apr 19, 2024 at 7:08 AM
  11. Colin Allcars attached a file to the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Behind it now. In Hampton Loade, about to climb Eardington Bank.

    Apr 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
  12. Colin Allcars liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th.

    We are pleased to confirm the timetable with loco allocations is now available to view on our website. Please see the links below for PDF versions of the timetables. a bit later this evening than we wanted due to tech issues (steam powered...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 7:47 AM
  13. Colin Allcars liked Matt37401's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    As mentioned earlier up thread Martin, my Dad and friends in DY24 will be open for a decent breakfast from 8:00 hours. Not sure until when though.

    Apr 17, 2024
  14. Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    7714 was steam tested today so I believe thats good to go after repairs. Bewdley based engines are all lit and cleaned for tomrorow.

    Apr 17, 2024
  15. Colin Allcars liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    4930 arrived at Bewdley, requires a few more tweaks tomorrow at Bridgnorth. Will resume diagram from Friday AM. 75069 will cover for 4930 tomorrow all day.

    Apr 17, 2024