GWSR General Discussion and Operations

Just seen the previous post....Yes it should be on a separate thread. Apologies to the GWSR!

 

To brighten things up a bit again, here is a colourful picture of Dinmore Manor on a down train passing Hayles Abbey Halt.



We are open for business again

 

Lovely day riding around behind the manor on Sunday. Thanks to all the volunteers who make this possible.

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75014 will be out for the first time the next two weekends for those interested. April 22/23 we're also having a 'Cambrian weekend' with 75014 and Dinmore Manor out on our Purple timetable as a nod to the fact that both locos were well known on the Cambrian route

 

Gorgeous picture.
Talerddig?

 

I believe so, @flying scotsman123 is there any chance of seeing either loco with a little bit of ‘Danny’s Bull’?

 

8 on over Taleddig is good going for a class 4. Not unusual but such trains were generally double headed in my, albeit limited, experience.

 

That's what made me wonder a bit- I've seen so many pictures of the CCE double headed on Talerddig, but 75014 seems to be making light work of it.

 

Yes, according to the Colour-Rail website. 22/08/1964, Barmouth to Birmingham, photographer T.B. Owen.

 

This is Bell's Bridge I believe, about 3/4mile below Talerddig summit.

 

Now THAT looks immense!
I actually have a friend who is from Wales, wish she could afford to go further than the Mid Hants, I would love to take her.
I wonder if like 7903 at the One Last Hurrah weekend that 7820 and/or 75014 will be renumbered?
It would be spot on to see Braveheart as 75033.

 

As they were both pukka Cambrian engines, no need for any renumbering!

 

My video coverage from 75014 Braveheart's first weekend of rostered services at the GWSR.

 

I do like a Standard 4.

 

The amount of stuff that was sent from Wrexham (Creoss Neweydd?) to Barry and it’s survived is rather impressive.
A little bit of ‘Danny’s Bull’ might not be a bad shout though.

 

For hauling chocolate and cream carriages on the GWSR, would not a "Cornishman" headboard be more appropriate than "Pines Express"?

Whichever way, 75014 was a most welcome sight at the railway yesterday.

 

Wonder if it could be done as a poster paint job- I seem to recall someone from the owners group of one of the Manors being rather irritated at how difficult it was to subsequently cover/remove afterwards!

Chris

 

I must admit I’m suggesting this as someone who has absolutely no involvement with the locomotives involved!
Just hoping to plant a seed in the minds of others!