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Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, May 1, 2026.

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  1. Ben Jenden

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    Now sorted, that was for an earlier conversation.
     
    Ben Jenden, Sep 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    Not sure if 41313 will be in action tomorrow as a few pictures posted on the MHR friends Facebook page earlier today showed work being carried out with the boiler in Ropley yard. Hopefully the good folk of Ropley MPD have sorted the problem.
    35005 was in steam and being prepped in the background possibly as the replacement loco.

    Pictures from the MHR Friends group:

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    green five, Oct 2, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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    Saw 41313 head up to Alresford as I arrived at the railway this morning. Seemed alive to me!
     
    Alex Productions, Oct 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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    Great news!

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    green five, Oct 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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    41313 unfortunately failed at Medstead on the delayed Ivatt doubleheader. 41313 removed from the train and 41312 continuing alone for the rest of the round trip. 41313 heading back to Ropley.

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    green five, Oct 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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    Wow! We just had a phenomenal run up the bank from Alton with 41312 on the delayed 16.30 departure. A full on assault from the plucky Ivatt tank. Haven't heard her work like that since she took a Daylight Railtour up the formidable bank at Camberley. Really going to miss her when she is withdrawn. A big thank you to the footplate crew for a brilliant end to the day.

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    green five, Oct 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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    Issue with the ashpan and resultant fires I was advised by the guard at Alton
     
    Phil K, Oct 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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    Yes, I heard this as well. Ropley MPD staff and volunteers were working on 41313 when we arrived back at Ropley with 41312. The Ropley station staff were not sure if she will be out tomorrow.
     
    green five, Oct 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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