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.

GWSR General Discussion and Operations

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by michaelh, Aug 25, 2013.

  1. Andy B

    Andy B Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    477
    Likes Received:
    585
    Location:
    Bristol
    Plans are afoot!! I don’t want to say to much but we do have some guests sitting about around the end of May. All I can say at this moment is that the guests won’t be running just the three days of the gala. Which guests on which days are still to be confirmed. I can say that currently 35006 is down to work the gala and through the following week on the two engine purple time table.
     
  2. Bill Drewett

    Bill Drewett Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2015
    Messages:
    277
    Likes Received:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Bristol
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    We had our first visit since Broadway opened last weekend. Our carriages were spotless, and full.

    I was also very impressed with the lineside. My overall impression a few years ago was of a green tunnel but that's now largely replaced by glorious views. We got off at Hayles Abbey Halt (immaculate), and walked to the Abbey for a picnic (discovering that entry to the Abbey is free for NT members despite being managed by English Heritage). It's a lovely place, only 15 minutes walk from the halt.

    I have daughters who usually roll their eyes when Daddy suggests a visit to another steam railway, but the whole family had a delightful day.
     
    Kinghambranch, jnc, Breva and 3 others like this.
  3. jnc

    jnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2012
    Messages:
    1,511
    Likes Received:
    2,706
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Western Atlantic
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    ISTR there's been a concerted effort to cut back the foliage around the line; they've got a whole group who focus on nothing but that; their photo page is here.

    Noel
     
  4. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2013
    Messages:
    10,440
    Likes Received:
    17,940
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cheltenham
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Their work this winter particularly has been phenomenal, having been away at uni I was amazed upon returning how much had disappeared, and I think comments about the tidy lineside were second only to Broadway itself over the Easter weekend.
     
    Kinghambranch likes this.
  5. michaelh

    michaelh Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2006
    Messages:
    3,080
    Likes Received:
    1,291
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Very comfortably early retired
    Location:
    1029
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I rode yesterday - the train was packed with adults as the schools had gone back!

    I thought the line sides looked just like the 1950's
     
  6. Skimpot Flyer

    Skimpot Flyer New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2012
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    11
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Electronics Engineer
    Location:
    Northants
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Visited the GWSR last Saturday and heard a lot of comments on how good the carriages looked, great to see how clear the lineside is .... opening up the views from the Trains . Broadway station is looking good and will be a real gem when finished .
     
  7. burmister

    burmister Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2008
    Messages:
    283
    Likes Received:
    281
    The GWSR infrastructure efforts should be the envy of most other railways. As well as the clearance team the drainage guys flickr site is always worth looking at as well.
     
    jnc, ghost and Kinghambranch like this.
  8. Kinghambranch

    Kinghambranch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    1,868
    Likes Received:
    1,588
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    White Rose County
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I'm absolutely amazed what all the GWSR volunteers do, but the drainage team, who seem to spend much of their time in dreadful cold, wet, muddy conditions, have transformed the GWSR lineside by ensuring that this clay infested line is kept in better condition now than it has been since it was first built. Hats off to you!
     
  9. jnc

    jnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2012
    Messages:
    1,511
    Likes Received:
    2,706
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Western Atlantic
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    QFT. They do an amazing job; I too think the civils are now better than they ever were. Not as 'sexy' to some people as locos, etc but I personally find drainage fascinating!

    Noel
     
    Martin Perry likes this.
  10. KristianGWR

    KristianGWR Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2011
    Messages:
    905
    Likes Received:
    1,251
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Swindon


    7903 'Foremarke Hall' and Class 20 No.D8137 in action yesterday. I hope you enjoy it :)
     
  11. Kinghambranch

    Kinghambranch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    1,868
    Likes Received:
    1,588
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    White Rose County
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    To quote Mr Valentine, "Beautiful, quite beautiful!"
     
    KristianGWR likes this.
  12. Breva

    Breva Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2010
    Messages:
    2,158
    Likes Received:
    3,790
    Location:
    Gloucestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I did, very good. I helped to rebuild Hayles Abbey halt, and it was good to see people use it.
     
    KristianGWR likes this.
  13. KristianGWR

    KristianGWR Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2011
    Messages:
    905
    Likes Received:
    1,251
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Swindon
    Thanks, all. Glad you enjoyed it :)
     
  14. jnc

    jnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2012
    Messages:
    1,511
    Likes Received:
    2,706
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Western Atlantic
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    All those 8-carriage sets; hopefully a lot of paying customers! (OK, so one's an RMB...) That should help re-fill the bank accounts!

    Noel
     
    flying scotsman123 likes this.
  15. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Messages:
    7,498
    Likes Received:
    5,455
    Actually one is a RMB the 1st Chocolate & Cream set has a RBR so can offer a wider range of options such as bacon butties!
     
  16. banburysaint

    banburysaint Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2008
    Messages:
    310
    Likes Received:
    368
    We went to the GWR on Sunday a spur of the moment decision to sample the extension prior to the May gala. The hall is in superb fettle. Our train was comfortably loaded and the cake from the buffet coach was enjoyed by everyone. Coaches, and lineside are in a good condition. Definitely a railway on the rise. I am sure the timetable will be reviewed once the opening year has concluded and traffic patterns are understood

    Sent from my PRA-LX1 using Tapatalk
     
    jnc, Bill Drewett and Kinghambranch like this.
  17. banburysaint

    banburysaint Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2008
    Messages:
    310
    Likes Received:
    368
    Photo of the hall such a high level of polish I can see my family reflected! [​IMG]

    Sent from my PRA-LX1 using Tapatalk
     
    Bluenosejohn and Copper-capped like this.
  18. Kinghambranch

    Kinghambranch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    1,868
    Likes Received:
    1,588
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    White Rose County
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I am still trying to find the large box that this loco gets unpacked from every morning!
     
    nigelss, robpalmer, jnc and 3 others like this.
  19. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2005
    Messages:
    5,283
    Likes Received:
    2,650
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired Rolls-Royce engineer
    Location:
    Bath Green Park / Mangotsfield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
  20. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2013
    Messages:
    10,440
    Likes Received:
    17,940
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cheltenham
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    An incredibly sunny and successful weekend, I wandered around Winchcombe and Hayles reading my exam books in between taking a few photos, a rather pleasant way to revise! :)

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     

Share This Page