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Bodmin GWR175 Branchline - 16/17/18 April

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by lil Bear, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. lil Bear

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    Anybody got any information for this event ?

    Have heard that 5526 and 5521 are visiting, joining 4612, 6435, 5552 and 4247 but going off the website there isn't a lot there.
    http://www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk/specialevents/SpecialEvents.html#SpringSteam

    Anybody any idea what the timetable will be like ie first/last trains ?
    Thanks in Advance
     
    lil Bear, Mar 2, 2010
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    Seems you just missed them updating it by within 36hrs, full details with timetables etc now on there.
     
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    Thanks. Booked for the Saturday Fish & Chip run. Just hope I meet no delays on my train there!
     
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    Anyone else attending ?
     
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    Hello All,

    I have heard that A Polish Steam Locomotive is to attend, don't know anymore details. Please does Anyone know more. Thank you in advance for any information.

    Best regards SteamHawk216.
     
    SteamHawk216, Apr 16, 2010
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  6. Stewie Griffin

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    5521...?
     
    Stewie Griffin, Apr 16, 2010
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    Suggest you look on their website - all the info is there!
     
    IKB, Apr 16, 2010
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  8. maureen

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    The locomotive you are referring to is not a Polish engine it is 5521 a GWR small prairie 2-6-2 tank engine built in Swindon in 1927, she was restored at the Flour Mill and went to Poland in 2007 and worked some trains there, it returned back here in May 2009
     
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    Thank you Maureen for your information, much appreciated.

    Best regards SteamHawk216.
     
    SteamHawk216, Apr 17, 2010
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