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Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 14th-17th September 2023

Rasprava u 'Galas and Events' pokrenuta od Kje7812, 15. Lipanj 2023..

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Maybe so but that's a daft comparison as I feel certain that heritage railways would aspire to be virtually faultless.
     
    Big Al, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  2. black5

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    black5, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  3. Julian Jones

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    Hi Harry

    Just to say how much I enjoyed this gala; thank you so much to both the planners and all on duty.
    Of course you will conduct a review, as is standard, but don’t lose the imaginative and bold spirit which makes SVR galas what they are and which made this gala in particular so attractive. While late running is not ideal, most people who attend a gala can see if things are starting to run late and will amend their plans accordingly to ensure they meet main line connections or set off home in time.
    Thanks again for a truly wonderful event.
     
    Julian Jones, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  4. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    For some time people have been critical of gala timetables where the timetabling was too pedestrian and unadventurous . So the railway is brave with lots of variety and it gets hammered when trains run late . It really cannot win ?

    Three gala's in three weeks and every one was an hour down by late afternoon so it is not only an SVR challenge
     
    Sidmouth, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  5. alts1985

    alts1985 Well-Known Member

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    We had three hours or so at Highley over lunchtime on Saturday and there was barely a moment there when there wasn’t a train moving around. Great to watch and the timetable was much more interesting than previous years, albeit clearly with issues. Just back from a great couple of days thanks to all involved!
     
    alts1985, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  6. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    it was an interesting timetable but maybe a step too far after what has been a fairly simple service through the year and perhaps as well in a year when crews have done less so are not as intune with railway operation if that makes sense (no disrespect to any crew)
     
    Sidmouth, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  7. LNERandBR

    LNERandBR New Member

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    I had a wonderful time at the SVR Gala on Friday and Saturday.

    I will echo comments that losing time at a gala is unavoidable and I would go as far as to say it's a requirement! Galas are supposed to be busy and that means not having much recovery time, as soon as everything is ready you want trains to be on their way. I had no issues at all with the delays even if they were getting to 1 hour or over by the time I left.

    I suppose if anything needed more recovery time it's the overnight trains. That's the biggest difference between an SVR Gala and every other I've been to. There is little chance for delays from the day before to be gained back so there is a fresh start the next day if you are running through the night as well.
     
    LNERandBR, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  8. crantock

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    The problem with timetables collapsing is that it precludes the chopping and changing trips. Ie the Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade then back to Bridgnorth etc etc. You can’t do that if you don’t know what is appearing when.

    Anyway, nothing ventured, nothing learnt and the staff were great and the stock tip top. The GRA exhibition at Kiddie was excellent as well.

    Impressed with the B1 smooth running and seemed better matched to the task than the Bullied.

    Onwards to diesels




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    crantock, 17. Rujan 2023.
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  9. eggbert

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    Day 1 of 3 - Friday
     
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    I visited on Saturday and had a lovely time, it was a shame about the timetabling issues. Sometimes these things can't be helped.

    The B1 looked and sounded superb! Less can be said for the S160 it looked and sounded like a bag of nails, looks like it could do with some TLC.

    I be back for the spring steam gala.
     
    Simon Smith, 18. Rujan 2023.
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    I was told the s160 has only been steamed 30 days in 4 years at Dartmouth, the rest of the time it has been sat outside in the elements.
     
    thegrimeater, 18. Rujan 2023.
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    I went of Friday and had a really enjoyable day. The timetable was very good and allowed lots of different journey options. Please don't change this too much in future years, perhaps just get the crews to practice shunting and running round a bit quicker? ! (tongue firmly in cheek)
     
    jamesd, 18. Rujan 2023.
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    That was pretty obvious! Does make the hire by the SVR seem a bit strange for a loco that sees so little use.
     
    Simon Smith, 18. Rujan 2023.
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  14. 2857Harry

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    As one of the people who sits on the Steam Gala group, just like to say on behalf of all of us a very big Thankyou to all of you who attended this weekend. We all had great fun putting on a show for you, just apologies about the late running!

    Looking forward to Spring already!
     
    2857Harry, 18. Rujan 2023.
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    Well we already know there's a proper engine lined up for that so looks good
     
    A1X, 18. Rujan 2023.
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  16. Colin Allcars

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    Thanks, Harry.

    It was a very good gala.
     
    Colin Allcars, 18. Rujan 2023.
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    As usual a superb show onboard and at the lineside. Highlights were Fridays S160 run up Eardington and the unforgettable assault of Eardington Bank by 7714 on the Sunday. The double headed run by the Ivatt and Flying Pig looked and sounded great too. The homefleet as ever were faultless !

    I hope you enjoy.
     
    LMarsh1987, 18. Rujan 2023.
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  18. acorb

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    Can't say it didn't have rarity value! Seemed very popular with the visitors.
     
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  19. Pete Thornhill

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    It was indeed and brought something different to the gala, something that gets more difficult as the years go on. There’s been occasions when people have moaned that the visitors are a big boring or have visit fairly recently before, you can’t say that in this case.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 18. Rujan 2023.
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  20. Pete Thornhill

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    It was a great gala and although the timetable slipped still most enjoyable, there were occasions a few years ago where the timetables were a little bit unadventurous. It reminded me of 2002-2011 which imo were some of the best gala timetables ever.
     
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