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ELR Spring Steam Gala 15-17 March 2024

Discussie in 'Galas and Events' gestart door 5944, 3 nov 2023.

  1. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

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    Anyone seen the arrival of the visitors, are they both safely on property and which way do they face please, Thanks.
     
  2. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

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    All visitors Faces Rawtenstall
     
  3. 46223

    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    See my photo in the ECS thread! :)
     
  4. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

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    Thanks
     
  5. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

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    Nice one Alan, thanks, have a great weekend, fingers crossed for the weather, doesn't look too bad. Off to Statfold Sunday, a little narrow minded :D !
     
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  6. 7822WelshSteam

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    How long will the rakes be? They've taken delivery of 4 coaches from West Coast for the gala.
     
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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  8. James McLeish

    James McLeish New Member

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    A round up of the East Lancashire Railway's Legends of Steam event, with 70000, 60007 and 45690.

     
  9. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

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    Some shots from Friday and Saturday, finished early on the latter as it started the usual (rain!) and the light crashed.
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  10. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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  12. 7822WelshSteam

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    I've never been to a gala with so many "normals". It would seem that "legends" attract them. I'm sick of being asked whether I'm a train spotter. As long as the railway's making money, I guess.
     
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    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Me and 'Alfie' paid a quick visit to Heywood this afternoon.

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    I’ve never been to a gala where everyone gets shouted at on the station at bury to move six foot from the platform edge as a train is approaching at 5mph and has a gobby security guard thinking he’s the dogs ******** really pissed me off and put me off going again
     
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    Was the same at Ramsbottom. Not sure whether it was because the platform was quite slippy due to the weather.
     
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    60007 and 70000 next weekend ..standard blue timetable and fares .
     
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  18. Britfoamer

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    Members cards for tickets valid?
     
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    Last edited: 18 mrt 2024
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