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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

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  1. Snifter

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    I am only 20 mins from Bishops Lydeard however it can be sent there on a pallet if required.
     
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    They appear to have gone away of their own accord!
     
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    Do you ever stop to think what the purpose of this forum is?
     
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    Did the IoMSP ships call at Llandudno? I can only recall up to 1961, when the only two that sailed to Douglas from Llandudno were St Seriol and St Tudno. Perhaps holiday specials by 1966? Ben My Chree Manxman, Snaefell, Mona's Isle, King Orry, Mona's Queen, Tynwald, Lady of Mann, Viking, Victoria.... all fond memories!
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    I do... and the title is "West Somerset Railway Operations". Maybe I fail to see the connection between stamp machines and the WSR.
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    I recall a day trip there from Liverpool, back in the late 60s/early 70s. Whilst we were enjoying Llandudno, the ship did a trip round Anglesey, before we went back to Liverpool in the evening.

    Sadly I cannot recall which ship it was :(
     
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  7. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    Jamaica?
     
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    Ahem ...

    Physician, heal thyself!

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    St Seriol & St Tudno were part of the Liverpool & North Wales Steam Packet Co Fleet

    When that went bust the IOMSPCo took over the Liverpool - Llandudno + Cruise & Llandudno - Douglas services

    The Liverpool - Llandudno was withdrawn in 1980(?) when the Monas Isle finished & the Llandudno - Douglas in 1982 when the Manxman was withdrawn.

    On on or two occasions the Ben My Chree (1966) or Manx Maid took the services
     
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    I got that one! :D

    Subtle. Very subtle :)
     
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    Subtle? That's as old as the hills!
     
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    No, no and thrice no !
     
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    They are still there, between the 'M's and the 'E's...

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    True - hence the :)

    :)
     
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    May I refer you to the second half of the post you were replying to, and which was thereby also referred to by your snarky question, "Will 34046 run as Braunton or 34052 during its time on the WSR?".
     
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    Is that not a valid question to ask considering 34046’s connection to the WSR?

    Elsewhere it is still referenced as Braunton but is still running with 34052 guise. Would love if one side was 34046 and the one 34052.
     
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    The smokebox numberplate might look a bit odd.
     
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    no, nay ,missus
     
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    Good to see USATC S160 2-8-0 no 6046 back in service with that lovely chime whistle!
     
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    Simples. to quote Alexandr, mask the plate or remove it temporarily. :D

    There was an occasion when ex GWR locomotive 5051 Earl Bathurst ran with that name on one side and another, presumably its erstwhile name Drysllwyn Castle on the other. That was on a Torbay Express some years ago.
     
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