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Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Feb 2, 2026.

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  1. The Gricing Owl

    The Gricing Owl Well-Known Member Friend

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    I refer the honourable gentleman to posts made here recently: unless of course it was unloaded facing away from London. . . .

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    The Gricing Owl, Apr 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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    Indeed it is. Has just rolled I to Alresford from Ropley TF.

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    AMP, Apr 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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    68067 hasn't arrived at Ropley yet.

    41312 has gone light engine to Alresford.

    20 is about to leave for Alresford.

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    Paul.Uni, Apr 24, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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    68067 has now left Ropley about 30 mins late.
    Hopefully they can make up some time later.
     
    Brunel, Apr 24, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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    11.25 left Alresford 20 late with the Bucket unexpectedly banking on the rear. Given it stalled on the first train up to Medstead this morning and (I'm told) did so again on the way back, it doesn't look a promising start...
     
    Wagoniester, Apr 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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    I wonder if a reworking of the timetable is gonna happen tomorrow to lighten the duties of the Bucket.
     
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    The bucket is now in the yard. Injector problems according to the station staff. DSC_0401.jpg

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    I suspect it means loco swaps will be binned and locos will remain on current sets for a while, bar the goods. Just a suspicion. Hopefully nothing too serious.
     
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