KWVR Winter Steam Gala 2017 3rd-5th March

Can't say for certain but reading between the lines I believe the visit of the 2 5's was just a coincidence and I imagine that they would come at no extra cost.

As the tour is now off that changes the probability of them being there but never say never

 

If 43924 is not running would anyone happen to know if it may be in a position to photograph as it was one of my reasons for visiting. Even inside as I wanted to take some detail shots for model work.
Many thanks.

 

B1 due to arrive 2155 tonight having left Grosmont 0750 this morning.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/sea...02/28/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=actual

 

http://kwvr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/March_Gala_Version-Final.pdf

Revised roster

KWVR email update;

The situation with the two 'Black 5s', 45212 and 45407 remains fluid. They are due mainline certification this week and if that is forthcoming they should arrive on the Railway Friday evening by our connection at Keighley. This, of course precludes their participation on Friday, but will, if they do arrive, operate Saturday and Sunday requiring an amendment to the working timetables as previously published.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/45407and44871/32810699280

Bit of a taster for the weekend, 13065 during a 3P20 charter on Tuesday

 

45212/45407 Friday;

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50624/2017/03/03/advanced 5Z20 ELR - Carnforth

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50654/2017/03/03/advanced 5Z51 Carnforth - Carnforth

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50625/2017/03/03/advanced 5Z21 Carnforth - KWVR

 

Reports on WNXX that the loaded test run is cancelled due to an overheated side rod on 45212.

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P90398/2017/03/03/advanced

Something is moving ......

 

From the LE movements thread.....

 

I'm just wondering when the next KWVR steam gala is? Not this but the Autumn one?
Anyone have any idea?

 

45212 has got to Keighley .

 

There isn't one this year see 2017 Special Events listing thread,
http://www.national-preservation.com/threads/2017-special-events.807179/ and scroll down and see last post.

 

I believe that the organisers found it a bit much having the Autumn Gala very close to the Beer and Music Festival in October, so it looks as though there will only be one gala each year for large locomotives in future.

Attached is a shot of 13065 at Oakworth Bank today.

 

Great shot!

 

Theres a small loco gala coming up later in the year, saw a poster for it today but can't remember the date!
Gala was good today 45212 on great form, 61264 had quite a slippy departure from Keighley, was very well handled to not come to a stand!

Chris

 

Its in July

 

A video with scenes from part of Friday and Saturday

 

Action from the Friday at KWVR and scenes from Llangollen on the Saturday. Happy to see that the weather improved for everyone on the Saturday as Friday's weather was dire !