If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Dean Forest Steam Gala 2 & 3 November

Discussie in 'Galas and Events' gestart door Paul.Uni, 12 aug 2024.

Pagina 1 van 2
  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    28 aug 2008
    Berichten:
    1.418
    Leuk Bevonden:
    648
    According to the DFR Facebook page, the first visiting loco announcement is tomorrow

    Sent from my SM-A137F using Tapatalk
     
    Last edited: 12 aug 2024
    Paul.Uni, 12 aug 2024
    #1
  2. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    28 aug 2008
    Berichten:
    1.418
    Leuk Bevonden:
    648
    9466 is the first visitor.

    Sent from my SM-A137F using Tapatalk
     
    Paul.Uni, 13 aug 2024
    #2
  3. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    25 sep 2021
    Berichten:
    1.188
    Leuk Bevonden:
    222
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    That'll be nice for them.
    Can see a 9681/9466 double header.
     
    WesternRegionHampshireman, 13 aug 2024
    #3
    JBTEvans vindt dit leuk.
  4. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The final gala appearance of 5541 before her ticket expires end of the year and the DFR's first steam loco Peckett 2147 'Uskmouth I' should be completed in time.

    2147 worked at the Power station of the same name on the outskirts of Newport, 9681 was allocated to Cardiff East and 9466 Radyr (Cardiff), so a Welsh connection between those locos.

    9466 will be the first red route locomotive to ever run on the DFR.
     
    Last edited: 14 aug 2024
    JBTEvans, 14 aug 2024
    #4
  5. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    24 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    7.762
    Leuk Bevonden:
    5.890
    That depends on if you are including the Severn Bridge Railway which became part of the S&W, if so then a Black 5 would fall under the red category - 45407 worked through to Sharpness in 2007, it also went down the other side of the river the same day but came off at Lydney ;)
     
    Pete Thornhill, 14 aug 2024
    #5
  6. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    14 jan 2006
    Berichten:
    8.862
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.246
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Locatie:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Even that wasn't the first, if you include the two Castles that were used for load testing the bridge in 1956 ;)
     
    5944, 14 aug 2024
    #6
    Pete Thornhill vindt dit leuk.
  7. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    24 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    7.762
    Leuk Bevonden:
    5.890
    I had forgotten about that.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 14 aug 2024
    #7
  8. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Yes fair play, I was there on that day in April 2007, shame it wasn't 76079 as booked as that would've been able to work up to Parkend.
     
    JBTEvans, 14 aug 2024
    #8
  9. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Under their own steam?
     
    JBTEvans, 14 aug 2024
    #9
  10. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    24 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    7.762
    Leuk Bevonden:
    5.890
    Yes they were indeed, on a ballast train - https://www.flickr.com/photos/rustysea/8499960645
    I was on the train, remember it well 9681 and a class 27 top and tailed the DFR section :)
     
    Pete Thornhill, 14 aug 2024
    #10
    JBTEvans vindt dit leuk.
  11. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    24 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    7.762
    Leuk Bevonden:
    5.890
    I will add there were several Castles & Halls which were scrapped at Sharpness along with some other locos. I’m not sure if any ever made their own way there but all the photos I’ve ever seen seem to suggest not.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 14 aug 2024
    #11
    JBTEvans vindt dit leuk.
  12. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    27 mei 2019
    Berichten:
    1.166
    Leuk Bevonden:
    911
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    6695 announced as second guest
     
    Ben Jenden, 27 aug 2024
    #12
    Colin Allcars, Johnme101, JBTEvans en 1 andere persoon vinden dit leuk.
  13. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    27 mei 2019
    Berichten:
    1.166
    Leuk Bevonden:
    911
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    9466 withdrawn from the lineup. Replacement being sourced
     
    Ben Jenden, 16 okt 2024
    #13
  14. brennan

    brennan Member

    Lid geworden:
    11 sep 2016
    Berichten:
    408
    Leuk Bevonden:
    451
    Locatie:
    Gloucester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer

    Where's Jessie when it's needed?
     
    brennan, 16 okt 2024
    #14
  15. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    It is a shame about 9466 and seems unlikely Peckett no 2147 'Uskmouth No.1' will be in traffic as had been hoped for.

    There was a photo charter with 9466 planned today, not sure if they have a substitute loco or not. After the rain of yesterday, today is remarkably sunny (at least it is 25 miles away from the DFR!) so would've produced cracking results.
     
    JBTEvans, 17 okt 2024
    #15
  16. Colin Allcars

    Colin Allcars Member

    Lid geworden:
    30 sep 2016
    Berichten:
    434
    Leuk Bevonden:
    507
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Newport
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Any news on a replacement for 9466?
     
    Colin Allcars, 23 okt 2024
    #16
  17. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Lid geworden:
    12 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    10.146
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.775
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Charter was canceled
     
    Sidmouth, 23 okt 2024
    #17
  18. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Thanks
     
    JBTEvans, 23 okt 2024
    #18
  19. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 feb 2008
    Berichten:
    2.597
    Leuk Bevonden:
    793
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Casnewydd, De Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Nothing on the DFR facebook page yet.
     
    JBTEvans, 23 okt 2024
    #19
  20. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    27 mei 2019
    Berichten:
    1.166
    Leuk Bevonden:
    911
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    2147 "Uskmouth" passed its steam test today from a post on Facebook
     
    Ben Jenden, 24 okt 2024
    #20
Pagina 1 van 2

Deel Deze Pagina