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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
As it's the Summer, how about some of Tomos Watkin's finest, Cwrw Haf? http://www.hurnsbeer.co.uk/BottledCwrwHaf.htm
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...
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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...
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...
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
Re: And it begins... Thanks for both your replies. In an earlier thread you mentioned all night running. Is this likely to happen?
Re: And it begins... Interesting thread this. Could I suggest runnuing the freights in the week only, leaving the weekemds free for passengers?...
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