West Somerset Railway General Discussion

GWR Driver and Train manager with a WSR Conductor Driver and Guard.

 

There is also 51887 in Stone sidings Which is not on the list.

 

Photo on wsr dot org showing BSO 9380 is about to be outshopped in blood and custard.

 

From what I saw of that at my last visit the entire appeal could be spent to return this to working order!

 

The interior still requires some work so won't be into service just yet. With any luck it may be in service for the festive season.

 

Aren't all seasons on the WSR festive then ?

 

https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/bad-santa-adults-only

Not my cup of tea, but a novel extension of the normal seasonal fare I guess!

Tom

 

I wonder why all, or most trains on the WSR carry a class A lamp code?

 

Thats an easy one. As a result of a review of the need to work at height, and the risks involved, class B headlaps have been discontinued and passenger trains now generally carry class A lamps as these can be changed without the need for climbing. If you have ever tried putting a class B lamp on say the bunker of a recently coaled 51xx tank loco you will realise the merit of this (and understand why many old photos of West Country branch lines show the locos sporting light engine code on passenger workings.)

 

Based on so many reports that people who attend shows by well known comedians who are likely to offend go but then still complain, looks a possible shoe in for negative press to me.
Personally no idea why people attend such things if they are going to get offended by the content.

 

Inspired by the 'viral' Karen's Diner and selling well I believe. One night is planned at present as a trial. I would hope that the people that book will understand the concept....

Certainly will be something different and I applaud the Sales and Marketing team for trying something new.

 

I quite agree, although it’s not my cup of tea.
I think that the concept of variations on illuminated trains is very tired now.

 

Yes i agree its been in stone sidings for a number of yrs , There was talk of it being repaired it may be beyond repair if so it should go for scrap , Pointless letting it sit there year after year .

 

September update on DMU appeal?

 

Surely the best place to ask is West Somerset Railway Association. If you’re curious then I suggest you email
them at info@wsra.org.uk

 

Can someone PM me contact details for the wagon team or wagon manager at WSR? We're trying to put together a comprehensive list of wagon groups and contacts here at NVR for an event we're trying to organise in November. Ta!

 

I think that if @SebWelsh can’t help you he’ll put you in touch with somebody who can.

 

Thanks - I am in contact with Seb

 

One for @nick813 as well?

 

Wagon database is your friend. http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/winstruct.htm