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Great Central Railway- Winter Steam Gala - 26th-28th January 2024

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Dec 19, 2023.

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  1. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Nowt wrong with an S160. Had some good thrash behind Big Jim in the past.
     
    Spamcan81, Jan 12, 2024
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    True, but I prefer unrebuilt Bulleid Pacifics myself ;) <BJ>
     
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    I like to know this as well considering they are witholding the loco allocations. Last year's Winter Gala saw only the 8F and 9F not used on the Friday yet the Autumn Steam Gala saw everything out on the Friday.

    I would assume that 92214 and 73156 will run alongside the two guests for definite and at least a 2MT
     
    Ben Jenden, Jan 12, 2024
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    looks like they have a 10% off flash sale on tickets till Saturday evening
     
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  5. Ben Jenden

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    Loco allocations now available on all timetables subject to change
     
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    A person of superb taste obviously. :)
     
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    Is there planned to be a bus link from Loughborough Midland for this event?

    Although the walk isn't a problem for me, having the bus makes it a lot easier if I want to bring my Mrs (who has limited mobility) and the dog (who most taxis won't take).
     
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    6990 is virtually unseen till late afternoon on all 3 days, doesn’t put in a appearance till around 4pm, is there a reason for this?
     
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    It'll be on freight workings mostly all day.
     
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    LOCO DIRECTIONS

    FACING SOUTH - CHIMNEY FIRST OUT OF LOUGHBOROUGH/POINTING TO LEICESTER

    52322, 75069, 73156, 6990 and 48305

    FACING NORTH - CHIMNEY FIRST OUT OF LEICESTER/POINTING TO LOUGHBOROUGH

    92214, 78018 and 78019
     
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    Thanks for that
     
    neildimmer, Jan 13, 2024
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    I see that Trackside Magazine is reporting "Tornado's first fire since overhaul is expected to be lit in late January at the GCR before a month of running in over the line"
     
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    That's a nice change having a a couple more locos facing North. Is there a reason why most locos at the Great Central face South (or at least they do when I've been there)?
     
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    I understand it makes coaling up easier. It's also uphill (well, slightly) out of Loughborough.
     
    pmh_74, Jan 16, 2024
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    Bus timings available on webpage for Friday and Saturday
     
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    Sidmouth, Jan 16, 2024
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    Notice on the website for the gala saying parking at quorn will be limited, is the big field opposite not available this year?
     
    flyingcow, Jan 18, 2024
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    I don't know for certain, but bearing in mind the weather around that part of Leicestershire in the last few weeks I image that field wouldn't be particularly solid at the moment.
     
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    Yes, although it might be quite solid this week, but not I suspect when it warms up this weekend.
     
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