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SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Dec 30, 2024.

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  1. Andy2857

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    Because it is running in "1960's condition" for the gala, hence the "Danny's bull" white front end paintwork. Requires a bit of artistic licence given it's otherwise ex-works paintwork.
     
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  2. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    to expand it is sixty years since the withdrawal of the last GWR Manors of which 7802 was one . The white paint was an Aberystwyth shed embellishment by the then shedmaster Danny Rowlands and was carried by 7802 during the year . There are also photos of her minus nameplates

    https://flic.kr/p/2pT6TJE

    https://flic.kr/p/2qKYkaQ

    are just two . apologies they are links rather than embedded images
     
    Sidmouth, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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  3. Pete Thornhill

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    All the preserved Manors were withdrawn in 1965 so it’s very apt.
     
    Pete Thornhill, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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  4. Trevor Beglin

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    Seemed very lightly loaded and attended today particularly for a gala Saturday at least in the afternoon when I was there. Probably counted about 10 people getting off the 18:00 arrival into Hampton Loade.
     
    Trevor Beglin, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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    Ended up being “promoted” from spare fireman to fireman, and got a 2nd go on the 10A machine. Fantastic engine, and a really pleasure to work on.

    Just for reference, and so people can gauge the “quiet-ness” we’ve broken even on the event this afternoon/evening, so it can’t be all that bad.
     

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    2857Harry, Apr 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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    Lets not forget that the gala is over 4 days rather than 3 (+preview), so passenger attendance will be diluted.
    Looking forward to tomorrow!
     
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  7. Julian Jones

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    Wonderful photograph and good news re the event. Sadly, workload prevents me from attending as had been my plan.
     
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    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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    Not bad for a phone shot in between chucking coal!
     
    2857Harry, Apr 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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    Good to hear although there is nobody on the platforms in your photograph...
     
    Trevor Beglin, Apr 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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    Good day at the SVR yesterday.
    I'd echo what other people were saying about being quieter than usual. I never had a problem getting either a whole table, or at least a pair of seats to myself, but I'm glad to hear that it is still looking good from a financial POV. Highley certainly felt a lot more relaxed as well, normally it can be an awful scrum with a short narrow platform and crowds boarding/alighting for the Engine House.

    The timetable seemed to work well and although the waits at Bewdley were a bit frustrating, it did seem to keep everything running to time all day, rare for a gala!

    Hampton Loade seemed to cope well with the terminating trains, and I'm sure the refreshment kiosk did a roaring trade.

    The Jubilees and Grange certainly made their presence felt on the bits of line where they could open up a bit.

    Well done to the SVR team for pulling a great event out of the hat given the difficult circumstances. Looking forward to the next one!

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    LittleRedTrain, Apr 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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    Thanks for the explanation but as you say, the loco is far too clean for a 1960s look!
     
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    Thank you to Harry and all the SVR team for a fantastic gala. My three days are up and now on the long way home to London and beyond. This weekend meant a lot more to me personally than some would think and was a much needed break from home.
     
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    Just read 'all stop' due to a line side fire in the tunnel between Kiddy and Bewdley, fire brigade in attendance
     
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    We’d been there 5 mins, 2200 at night. Waited for most
    People to clear to prevent movement in the pic.
     
    2857Harry, Apr 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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    Open again
     
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    Good news!!
     
    neildimmer, Apr 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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    7812 has arrived as light engine at Bewdley.
     
    GWR7812, Apr 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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    How can you have a fire in a tunnel which is made of/through masonry?
    They're also typically very damp.
     
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    T'was just north of the tunnel, quite a sizable patch if it was all new burning I saw when we got going again.

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    It was on the approach to the tunnel coming up from Bewdley. Two fire appliances were in attendance.
     
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