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.

Old Oak Common 111

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Pannier Man, Mar 24, 2017.

Page 5 of 6
  1. bonniville

    bonniville New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2013
    Messages:
    171
    Likes Received:
    93
    Gender:
    Male
    what is the viewing like from outside
     
    bonniville, Sep 1, 2017
    #81
  2. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2006
    Messages:
    11,871
    Likes Received:
    5,553
    why not buy a ticket and see what it's like inside?
     
    simon, Sep 1, 2017
    #82
    A1X, Nick Gough, Devonbelle and 1 other person like this.
  3. Devonbelle

    Devonbelle New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2007
    Messages:
    127
    Likes Received:
    163
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Railwayman
    Location:
    Buggleskelly!
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Just went past the depot on 1430 Padd WSM. Pity I didn't have camera to hand, BR black 08 shunter moving BR livery 15xx Pannier and Foremarke Hall. Looked great in sunshine. Can't do open day as longstanding Railtour booking opposite end of the region. Looking forward to seeing photos however.
     
    Devonbelle, Sep 1, 2017
    #83
  4. MikeParkin65

    MikeParkin65 Member Friend

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2007
    Messages:
    610
    Likes Received:
    686
    Gender:
    Male
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Its a shame - when was the last time a class 14 was on the National network?!
     
    MikeParkin65, Sep 1, 2017
    #84
  5. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    10,146
    Likes Received:
    9,775
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Bit tricky when they are committed to the Shakespeare express . Cancel a day if their regular summer operation is probably not a good idea
     
    Sidmouth, Sep 1, 2017
    #85
  6. NathanP

    NathanP Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2017
    Messages:
    886
    Likes Received:
    1,041
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Worcester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    For a railtour from Tyseley to Paddington and back on the Saturday they wouldn't have needed to cancel Sunday's Shakespeare. 5043 did the Melton Rambler / Harringworth Shuttle on Saturday 12th and then Shakespeare Express the day after Sunday 13th.
     
    NathanP, Sep 1, 2017
    #86
    JBTEvans likes this.
  7. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    10,146
    Likes Received:
    9,775
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    apologies , that'll serve me right for not reading properly
     
    Sidmouth, Sep 1, 2017
    #87
  8. 73082

    73082 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2015
    Messages:
    267
    Likes Received:
    377
    So, there have been a number of photos around the internet of the assembled lines of locomotives at OOC this afternoon. For those who have not been following the stream of Facebook posts, 14901 is replacing D9516 and is currently on the back of a lorry bound for West London. Tornado, according to RTT, has arrived, and a pair of DRS 37s have reportedly been brought in "last minute" and are spending the night at Willesden Brent, before moving down early tomorrow morning. All I can say is, see you all tomorrow!
     
    73082, Sep 1, 2017
    #88
  9. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2006
    Messages:
    11,871
    Likes Received:
    5,553
    Well I shall be there. Who else is going?
     
    simon, Sep 2, 2017
    #89
  10. AnthonyTrains2017

    AnthonyTrains2017 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2014
    Messages:
    2,237
    Likes Received:
    918
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Already here in queue
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Sep 2, 2017
    #90
  11. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    Messages:
    6,778
    Likes Received:
    2,607
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Design Draughtsman
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Currently waiting in the very long queue: DSC_0189.JPG

    Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
     
    green five, Sep 2, 2017
    #91
  12. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2006
    Messages:
    11,871
    Likes Received:
    5,553
    No queue at 12:00 and I take back my earlier comment lots to see and well laid out - but why do people have to stand so close to the locos when taking pictures ?
     
    simon, Sep 2, 2017
    #92
  13. 73082

    73082 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2015
    Messages:
    267
    Likes Received:
    377
    I've no doubt that hundreds of near-identical photos were taken today... ;)

    OOC111.jpg
     
    73082, Sep 2, 2017
    #93
    JBTEvans, D1002, MikeParkin65 and 7 others like this.
  14. DragonHandler

    DragonHandler Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2016
    Messages:
    1,286
    Likes Received:
    1,590
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    West London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    They probably stand so close because their compact cameras/phones have fixed focal length wide angle lenses and they have to stand close to get the loco to fill the frame.
     
    DragonHandler, Sep 2, 2017
    #94
  15. bakabung

    bakabung Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2013
    Messages:
    1,625
    Likes Received:
    1,106
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Cat servant
    Location:
    By the water's edge
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Yep....:)
    [​IMG]
     
    bakabung, Sep 2, 2017
    #95
    73082 and green five like this.
  16. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Did the western and the warship get there by rail?
     
    mrKnowwun, Sep 2, 2017
    #96
  17. NathanP

    NathanP Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2017
    Messages:
    886
    Likes Received:
    1,041
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Worcester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I had a great time, well worth the journey down from Worcester, and I'll stick up some photos once I've weeded out all the ones where people wandered across the shot! As you might expect with the physical layout of the depot a few of the locos (such as 6023 and 7903) were located in fenced-off areas so couldn't be examined up close. The two photos of them above are likely the best shot you could get of them. The event could also probably have benefited from spreading out the stalls a bit more to allow an easier flow of foot traffic, rather than having "the refreshment clump", and "the trade clump" etc. The mass of people all queuing for refreshments in the middle of the day made navigating that particular part of the site a bit of an experience. Minor niggles aside though, the breadth of locos on display was really quite astounding and GWR are to be commended for giving OOC one last hurrah for it to be remembered by.
     
    NathanP, Sep 2, 2017
    #97
  18. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2008
    Messages:
    1,417
    Likes Received:
    648
    The Western went by rail in convoy from Kidderminster with four of the 50s. IIRC the Warship has been at OOC for about 3 years.
     
    Paul.Uni, Sep 2, 2017
    #98
  19. Jason Cottage

    Jason Cottage New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2011
    Messages:
    79
    Likes Received:
    28
    Gender:
    Male
    Jason Cottage, Sep 2, 2017
    #99
  20. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    Messages:
    6,778
    Likes Received:
    2,607
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Design Draughtsman
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Had a great time at this excellent event. Thank you to everyone involved with organising the open day. It is reported that 9000 people attended.
    It seems that 70013 and 6023 left last night as there is a video of their departure on Twitter. Anyone know where they went?
    Some mobile pictures below which we all probably took: IMG_-h4smyf.jpg IMG_-5vrgx6.jpg IMG_6vvtfl.jpg DSC_0211.JPG DSC_0207.JPG DSC_0196.JPG DSC_0201.JPG

    Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
     
    green five, Sep 3, 2017
    #100
    nick glanf, Matt37401 and Copper-capped like this.
Page 5 of 6

Share This Page