WSR 2018

Theres no chance of the 04 working at the gala i suppose

 

Correct! There is no chance the 04 will be working at the Gala.
It is currently U/S, waiting on a survey and plan for the work required.

Robin F.

 

It's been U/S for several years now I would have thought a serv

Pity as its been put back ,at least externally for about 13 months i would of thought it would have been more ahead than that, people i knew were thinking of coming for that alone, still 7018 IF its ready should be a draw

 

One way of getting it back working quicker would be for all those who want to see it back to volunteer to help with the restoration!

 

7018 has now disappeard from the list on PLEG so mybee not ready for.the gala after all, that will be a disappointment for some unless its just not 100% so its gone from the list in case it dosnt work

 

From the Latest News page of wsr.org.uk

DEPG has issued the following statement:


May 5th saw the launch of our season with the first passenger train to be hauled by one of our classic heritage locomotives with Hymek D7017 booked for the task. After completing one Down trip to Minehead, it soon became clear that all was not well with our venerable hydraulic and the crew did well to get the train to Williton at which point the Hymek was removed. With the WSR Thunderbird loco D6575 at Minehead, the decision was made to press our second Crompton D6566 into service to recover the diagram, which was completed without further locomotive issues although an entirely unconnected incident at Bishops Lydeard later in the day disrupted all WSR services. The Hymek was successfully repaired and is once again ready for use, and has been worked light engine to Bishops Lydeard ready for its planned visit to the Swanage Railway Diesel Gala on 10th to 13th May. Regrettably, the repair has necessitated Hymek D7018 lending its voltage regulator to keep her older sister in traffic. This unfortunately means that, because of other delays and interruptions that have plagued the Williton team this year, we have reluctantly had to make the hard decision to postpone the relaunch of D7018 at our own Gala in June until a suitable opportunity later in the year. We sincerely apologise to our many supporters who will have been looking forward with us to see D7018 reappear at the June WSR gala and we hope that we will not have to keep you waiting much longer.

6 May 2018
Details kindly provided by the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group

Steve

 

Any idea when convoy for diesel gala arrives or too early yet. Thxs.

 

Is a loco roster avalible?

 

To be published Wednesday 23 May...

Steve

 

Timetable published today but Loco roster to follow soon.
Robin F.

 

For those interested in the additional diesel hauled pre gala services on Thursday the following services are the ones to keep an eye on
D1010 13.15 MD BL 1515 BL MD
45041 1315 BL MD 1715 MD BL (will be formed of the DMU)

 

1315 BL - MD is the DMU being hauled, 1715 MD - BL is set D (3 or 4 coaches to which the QB set will be added the next morning)

 

For those interested in the additional diesel hauled pre gala services

That rules out most people, then

 

Whatever you want to tell yourself squire

 

Better than that copper capped crap you love.

 

Diesel convoy Wednesday
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R04887/2018/06/06/advanced

 

Tolerance children please! Steam and diesel need each other in the heritage world!

Steven

 

It wasn't the "children" as you say that started it, please check and then tell off the parents as well

 

I wasn't referring to 'children' by age but by actions!

Steven

 

Agreed. Now let's enjoy the fun! Anyone good at the sundance for the approaching weekend?

John