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STEEL, STEAM & STARS II - Llangollen Rly - 18 to 26 April 09

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by lil Bear, Jul 5, 2008.

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  1. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    The charters filled in about 48 hours from the existing lists and yahoo groups, and that was 8 days worth. no additional dates are planned to my knowledge
     
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    80072

    I see the 80072 group website says the loco will be steaming in June 2009 - what's the confidence level from those in the know that it will make the April event please?

    D1004
     
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    Re: 80072

    I would imagine if a loco owning group were planning on June they won't make April. Would probably be the first time in history that a deadline had not just been broken, but smashed!
     
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  4. lil Bear

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    Re: 80072

    We have not had a definate "No she wont be there."

    However even we can see what work still needs to be done, and time is getting tight. We are planning on giving a final guest list the end of this month, as that is when the loco diagrams are required for going into the brochure which will be getting printed mid-March. There is still hope for 80072 but it is getting smaller as the event draws closer. Sorry I can't give a straight yes/no. Like us you will have to wait just a few more weeks.
     
    lil Bear, Feb 16, 2009
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    Re: 80072

    Still rather a lot of work to be done on the loco. And when it is all finally back together, it needs to be run in. For a loco that was in a scrap yard for 20ish years, and has been under restoration for the last 18 - 20 years, it won't be a fast process for getting it up and running. Also the amount of money the restoration has cost, then the group want it to be right.
     
    RA & FC, Feb 17, 2009
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    So does this mean it likey to be now 10 engines rather then 11?

    I going to the gala, the fact a Standard 4 tank might not be there not that bad espeically as voulteering at swanage I very reguarlly see two of them!!!
     
    ady, Feb 19, 2009
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    The standard tank is still being worked on I have been informed that there are ten guys booked to work on it tonight

    There is a reluctance to put paid staff on the job as the boiler cost far more than expected which I can understand

    As for the amount of locomotives attending.......you will just have wait and see
     
    6880rules, Feb 19, 2009
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  8. lil Bear

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    Exactly what the big man said above.

    To answer your question RE: numbe of locos. We put 11 in the lefalt plus a 12th mystery guest. Its already been announced 3802 now wont be available due to its axle problems, but we think we have a replacement for her, plus there is still the 'mystery guest'. This will give a total of 12 still if everything comes off.

    Fingers crossed it will. The final line-up will be announced shortly. Just until negotiations have been completed we are not willing to make anything public. Just bare with us!
     
    lil Bear, Feb 19, 2009
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    I'm not sure that the present weather is suitable for this kind of behaviour =; =; however in a guise of friendly support I will bear with you until some more info can be published
     
    Fred Kerr, Feb 20, 2009
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    Is that Lil Bear?
    \:D/
     
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    I blaime the Parentz for all these bad spelling and granmer!!!
     
    MrPerfection, Feb 20, 2009
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    Does anyone know when the timetable for SSSII will be out and available to download?
    If you do, post a link please...
     
    lewis.maddox, Feb 20, 2009
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    Still in draft form.

    I am sure 'lil Bear' will let the forum know as soon as it is finalised.

    Not much longer to wait !
     
    NDTSDN, Feb 20, 2009
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  14. MrPerfection

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    Please remember that the timetable posted on the internet will only be Train Times not Locos/Train Allocation!

    To find out what Loco is running what train, you will need to purchase the Souvenir Brochure. This should be published and sent to customers who pre-paid, at least a fortnight before the event.

    This method of getting Non-travelling Photographers to contribute to the Gala was proved successful by the NYMR last year.
     
    MrPerfection, Feb 20, 2009
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    Can I suggest that that you at least let it be known which locos will be in PASSENGER service on each day?
     
    malc, Feb 23, 2009
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  16. lil Bear

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    Something like the attached will appear on the website.

    [attachment=0:8j4rqtu1]SSS2 Loco.pdf[/attachment:8j4rqtu1]
     
    lil Bear, Feb 24, 2009
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    10 engines let alone 12, will be nice what ever happens.

    Being only 23 and not been able go to many events, I rarely seen large numbers of working engines at once (SVR in 1999 had lots but thats the exception). Went to Railfest but not all the engines were in motion. So the Cavercade is going to be something for me let alone the rest of the Gala. Especally as far as I can work out, only 'City of Truro' is an engine which I seen before (Railfest) and thats it (well I seen the 'Dukedog' a few times but that was before it was in working order...). So I now very excited (about same as a Five year old).
     
    ady, Feb 25, 2009
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    Keep your eyes open on this one... ;-)
     
    Mighty Mogul, Feb 25, 2009
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    Details changed. Post pointless.

    Apologies
     
    lil Bear, Feb 25, 2009
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    A Printer Friendly SSSII Discount Advance Booking Form is now available for download here. (PDF Document)
     
    NDTSDN, Feb 25, 2009
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