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Cotswold Festival of Steam 23-26 May

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 6026 King John, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Now is there any plan to take a loco onto stanway viaduct at all ?
     
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    "The train was withdrawn from service in 1963 and scrapped" - go figure ](*,) Maybe it's just me, but if we can forgive elements of railway jargon being misused to some extent... 'Scrapped' has a pretty definite meaning in any sense, the fact that it exists is quite a suggestion that it wasn't scrapped!

    Also quite ironic to hear a GWSR footplateman talking about working a loco hard \:D/
     
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    ''Look im actually driving Hogwarts Express, pity its not turned on'' !!!!!! WHAT!!! lol
     
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    Perhaps the fireman forgot to turn they key! Especially as he was standing on the Right Hand Side - everyone knows the key is on the Left Hand Side on a GWR engine!

    Stephen
     
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    Just flick the camera the black n white in settings and all is well, unless you zoom in on the tender emblem you can't tell it's not green then.
     
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    Excellent coverage - well done to the G&WR. Also very balanced for a national paper and more so as it is the mail.

    Have to agree with the earlier comment about hard working engines at Toddington but at least the diesels get a bit of a workout from time to time.
     
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    The comment I made about working a loco hard was with reference to the engine I am envolved with (4936)!! Thats what does it for me. The question I was asked was 'why do I volunteer and am interested in railways'. I gave my answer. Lol.
    And a loco can still sound good on the GWR, with some drivers more than others! Just because we are a flat line doesnt mean the locos dont work! We have fantastic scenery to make up for it! I agree the little locos work harder than things like the Hall, and that does make it more exciting!?!

    Hoping to see a few faces over the gala!!!
     
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    Cadbury No.1 is going to be at the Gala. She was looking good yesterday at Toddington -- all spruced up in a fresh coat of paint (but alas not in steam). Nice to see her outside of Tyseley again.
     
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    If anyone is thinking of videoing around the Dixton area be warned, the Bugati Owners club are running a hill climb at their site at Prescot - so plenty of noise! #-o ................. On the plus side, on Saturday Afternoon they have arranged a fly over by the Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane \:D/
     
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    No problem with the BoBMF at all be nice to see and hear them but thanks for the warning about the Bugattis!

    Regards
     
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    Will the loco on the auto be chimney first on the front of the coach to Winchcombe
     
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    5526 with auto trailer 178 attached to rear of locomotive (propelling north);

    from the WTT . 5526 faces south
     
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    On the plus side, on Saturday Afternoon they have arranged a fly over by the Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane .......

    Any idea what time and is it likely to be visible at Cheltenham R.C.? Marooned there selling tea and goodies (we also missed the flypast last year) :smt010

    But please call in for a cuppa, all in a good cause.

    John
     
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    According to their website the flypast is at 14:00.
    Visible from CRC? I doubt it, but never say never.

    Ps. there is also going to be 5 veyrons there, and Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
     
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    Star of the show today must be No15, what a sound she made on the goods \:D/
    I'd also like to especially thank the driver/fireman of City of Truro for the fine display around Chicken Curve 15:41 ex Winchcombe

    Trains looked quiet full and all seemed to be more or less on time. Plus the booked good weather arrived in time :)
     
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    Just got in from a great day out at the GWSR! (Again).

    This gala is always a highlight of my year, always has a great line-up and the weather is always fab, this year wasn't an exclusion.

    The 5972 & 7903 DH was great, even though the signalman at RC stood in my 'original' shot, so I had to quickly adapt. Why don't GWSR staff use the crossings by the signal boxes to do a token/staff change? Not only is it better for people to video/film without the 'bobby' popping up a few seconds before the train arrives, there is no risk in the token being dropped on anyone on the platform.

    Pairing 5526 & 178 worked well, something different and I thought it was intresting. Lovely burgers at Toddington, wanted another but didn't have time ](*,). Nice to see 662 with a Queen Mary, proper Southern pairing, had two brakevan rides within the RC station limits, enjoyed it a lot. The final one me and my four mates had to ourselves (+ Guard).

    Why were the Mk1 sets swapped?

    Great day out, hope the remaining three days go well, seemed very busy today.
     
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    Hi chaps,

    Had a great day out! Most enjoyable - especially the Toddington - Racecourse trip with 662 in the morning!

    Paul
     
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    Well I've just back from two wonderful days working on the GWSR, even if I have got rather sunburnt, and am knackered now! From what I could see though both days were very well attended and operationally went (apart from some minor late running which was quickly made up this afternoon) without a hitch.

    Hopefully the remaining two days will be just as successful.

    For those that are interested the all important photos are below!


    http://www.gwsr-photos.fpic.co.uk/c1702365.html
     

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