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

I hope the Manor is able to run considering that coal is now £300 per tonne now, Andrew? Perhaps they'll be limiting it's mileage! ;-)

 

What Manor? Foxcote is out of ticket and isn't even listed on our leaflet. It will feature as a static in a photo line up on shed Thursday 23rd April.

Coal £300 per tonne! I don't think so. The average at Llangollen recently according to our CME is £180-£190 per tonne. We could get cheaper than that, but we have to use very clean burning coal to avoid upsetting the neighbours.

 

Its alright Q this member of NP is also a member of the TR and seem intent on taking the Piss! Good to see the dukedog going well today =P~

 

Had a great weekend up at Llan, shame to be back already but Admin gave a lift and he does live in Kent......

Dukedog coming along nicely...........

To wet your appetite for the Nat pres special we are negotiating the chance for a free pint on the special for nat pres members. Keep paying attention for further details on this... If we're lucky, the loco on the front end should be worth the trip too but more on that nearer to the event..... There's a good selection been advertised, maybe we'll have one of the more prominent stars?

 

Sorry we had to leave so early, however inbetween horses and a very long drive....

Anyway, I am now very excited about this gala.

I will announce details on how to get your free pint either later today or monday.

 

And apparently it will be simpler than getting me to buy a round

 

[-X I already owe you and admin a pint :-k

 

http://www.presnet.co.uk/promotiona...stars-and-national-preservation-/prod_96.html

 

Our winning selection will be there. Spitfire, as chosen by the membership.
Along with a very wide selection of ales.

 

Try huge selection of fine real ales including Dark Side of the Moose! That and many others will be available throughout the gala and also some bottled beers on the trains.

 

20:54 FYI

Thank You Brian. Our list has already altered between my previous post Friday afternoon to tonight, to the extent I've practically rewritten 2 days of t/t in 6 hours today, with another 4 t/t to go!
Despite our best efforts though, it looks unlikely there will be a Manor :smt010 :smt010

 

Is the last bloke who asked out of hospital yet?

 

Yes please!!! I look forward to trying beer from Purple Moose (and many others at the festival), steam and beer, a great combination!!!

Does anyone know if their beers are available in bottles anywhere in Llangollen? I know a few people back here who would be very happy if i brought a few bottles home with me!!

 

The bottles are available on all trains.
Including your FREE one on the National Preservation Train.

 

Yes the bottles will be available on the trains in the Thomson Buffet, Beavertail and Mk 1 Buffet. So why not buy some from us and help 6880 as well as your friends!

 

The Spar shop in town sell a couple of local(ish) ales. Conway Brewary ones...

 

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Not a beer post but just to let you know

9017 should be out of the paint shop this weekend

Photocharters start on Monday morming and finish on the 2nd of April

Time tables and Loco diagrams for SSS2 are under the control of Lil Bear and should be finished by Monday

I am itching to relase the Gala Preview but a certain someone wants the exclusive

 

Heritage Railway says 6100 and 5690 will be added to the line-up if available, which I make 7 guest locos (Standard Gauge!).

As some-one involved in organising events in the past, I know that must have been a massive amount of work to organise with 7 different owners bringing locos in, all by road, from 7 different locations (plus, I think I am right, a guest coachas well!). I also have a pretty good idea as to just how much it is likely to be costing! How many passengers do you need over the 9 days to make the event worthwhile?

 

Is a line up of seven guest engines a record for a preserved railway gala?