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Bluebell Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jamessquared, Feb 16, 2013.

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  1. SECR 65

    SECR 65 New Member

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    Having looked at the website more closely, where ex-BOP weekend is shown as timetable F, I can confirm that it is indeed meant to be five round trips with 33108 and E6040. The Pullmans will be on one set, and the Harvey's Train will continue to operate (33108 I suppose).

    I completely agree with the decision to cancel, but it's very upsetting to see it go, as I'd spent so much time planning for it, both on an individual / personal level, and also assisting the railway with some elements of preparation.
     
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    There was something about the Hastings DEMU coming in early to help run services again ahead of the gala in September. I must come and sample that - fascinated by the fact it was previously main line only but this is now its second year of running services on a heritage line.
     
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    Romsey Part of the furniture

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    You are lucky, north of Eastleigh we had a shower of about 5 minutes, just enough to stick the dust to everything. We could see larger clouds further north and the weather radar inferred a decent spell of rain for Winchester and further north in Hampshire.

    As other posters have said we need weeks of steady rain to soak into the ground and saturate the dried vegetation. ( Gardeners rain - enough to soak in but not so much to flood .)

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Absolutely understand the decision to cancel BoP. The main thing I'd been looking forward to was another chance for a Bluebell run with 2999, which I imagine doesn't have much time at the line left? I can see on the website loco roster that it's down for one mid August weekend and one in mid Sept but that's it.

    Definitely planning to be at the diesel gala and Giants still but will keep a close eye on the roster and any chat on here to see if there's scope to slip in another visit for the Saint too.
     
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    I understand 2999 will remain until the early autumn.

    I would suggest that the loco roster is unlikely to be reliable for so far into the future.

    2999 is one of the worst engines for lineside fires so won't be out anytime soon.

    It is currently in a prominent position in the SP Wealden Rambler dock but may be moved.

    It is my understanding that there is the intention to use the engine further at the Bluebell.
     
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