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Llangollen Railway Autumn Steam Gala

Discussie in 'Galas and Events' gestart door lewis.maddox, 16 jul 2010.

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  1. Flying Fiver

    Flying Fiver Member

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    Think possibly the mid hants have had a younger crew and myself and Rhys could be possible contenders a few years ago!

    5643 for me on the sunday, driver and fireman combined age of 37, and I'm 35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Flying Fiver, 2 sep 2010
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  2. Flying Fiver

    Flying Fiver Member

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    2nd man D9521 and I'll drag you up the hill :)
     
    Flying Fiver, 2 sep 2010
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  3. D1074

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    A challenge! I like it!
     
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  4. Flying Fiver

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    Put it this way, I ain't being pushed by a diseasel :)
     
    Flying Fiver, 3 sep 2010
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  5. D1074

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    No I totally agree. We will lead.......(ducks to avoid lumps of coal....)
     
    D1074, 3 sep 2010
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  6. Flying Fiver

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    Sounds like a challenge indeed :)
     
    Flying Fiver, 4 sep 2010
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  7. BrillTramway

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    Well I like the sound of the gala, hopefully I will be able to make the Sunday. Fingers crossed for decent weather.
     
    BrillTramway, 5 sep 2010
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    :rip:
     
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  9. Martin Perry

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    Sunny this morning.
     
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  10. Thompson1706

    Thompson1706 Part of the furniture

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    I presume that is a Malongo weather report - It was pouring with rain on & off all morning in Llangollen.

    Bob.
     
    Thompson1706, 10 sep 2010
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  11. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    It was Llangollen and it was sunny when I got up at 7am.
     
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  12. lewis.maddox

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    What an amazing event it was this year! Great happy atmosphere, whistles thundering through the Dee Valley and magnificent steam effects....great, great, great gala!

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, 11 sep 2010
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  13. lewis.maddox

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    ...and here are my videos after an amazing day, what a great gala;

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFk5Qvcbn-8&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ_pHuPkJLk&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml0sbBGd2g8&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCMUZ53BZ0s&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Hx2_TeKuI&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWLqHj_pB_o&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X9nsygSm3Y&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztdgjN8AEvw&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5MHCI6S0og&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIbpUvogs7k&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NALzUwtQqg&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OME-Ar7fWgM&feature=channel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQNgF6n70TY&feature=channel

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, 12 sep 2010
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    What a fun gala to be involved in. One of the best LR have put on in a long time, and a great effort to celebrate 35 years worth of achievements. Such a shame though that our advertising was severely lacking, meaning there wasn't that many people there to join in the party. Hopefully we learn from this, and get it much better next time around.

    The Hall is a fantastic bit of kit, and she is to be working trains next weekend. Had a fun day on the autotrain myself yesterday too, though feeling the tiredness now I've got home! Looking forward to seeing the pictures of those that did come, as they will hopefully show what a great event this was! Even the 14 went down a treat, a provided something different that was certainly appreciated by all of those that I spoke to.
     
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  15. lewis.maddox

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    It was an amazing event...many great surprises :)

    The pannier certainly looked great yesterday, lovely steam effects mate

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ_pHuPkJLk&feature=channel

    Lewis
     
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    Glad you enjoyed it. Though that's nothing to what it was like leaving Deeside lol
     
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  17. lewis.maddox

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    It was a truly amazing event....

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, 12 sep 2010
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    Very enjoyable, but a pity about the variable weather (and the duff forecast). Never mind.


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    The rest of the photos are at http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1895609.html

    Richard

    PS does anyone know if Les Nixon made it safely out of the woods?...
     
    the-gog, 13 sep 2010
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    ......
     
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  20. 12CVST

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    Super phots and vids Chaps, I was gutted I couldn't make it for a ride as a 'Civvy' for a change.

    For others like me who missed this brilliant event, there is a mini-recreation! The little green machine will be at work on a four trip running day this coming Saturday, 18th September as part of 'Swindon Weekend'. D9521 will depart from Llangollen at 1030, 1200, 1400 ad 1600, whilst visiting 'Hall' 4953 Pitchford Hall will operate the 1100, 1300 and 1500. On Sunday 4953 will again operate the 1100, 1300 and 1500 services with the 109 DMU operating the diesel turns (not Swindon built, but a superb and highly rateable old bus nevertheless!).

    A day rover ticket is available for £11 - not bad VFM for all that visiting haulage and a ride in some Art Deco-style DMU heaven!
     
    12CVST, 13 sep 2010
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