Golden Oldies Gala GCR Fri 27 May to Mon 30 May

Locomotive Line up comfirmed http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/Events.aspx?ID=306

Bellerophon
Furness 20
Planet Replica
Rocket Replica
N2 1744
04 63601

Taken from the website GCR 8K/JNER 04 63601 - "this will probably be the only outing it makes this year"

 

Is the GCR saturating the gala market this year? Surely one every month is too much?

 

I have a screenshot somewhere showing the events calendar for the latter half of last year... If I remember rightly, it was something like one weekend between the August bank holiday and the start of the Santas that didn't feature a special event :lol:. But there must be method behind the madness, it surely wouldn't be going that way again this year if people weren't going?!

 

I think that the GCR do well to both put on so many varied events that appeal to different sections of the public, but also to publicise those events through the website.

 

Dont complain - went to the similar one last year and I reckon it was the best gala I went too all year !

http://www.steamingnorth.com/thumbnails.php?album=21

 

Missed the last Golden Oldies event so will be up for this one.

 

It was very similer, infact I think the only "new" guest on this occasion will be Bellerophon.

 

And a promotional video.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LUm-yLGBQk

Regards

Duncan

 

Another locomotive added according to the website....

http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/Events.aspx?ID=306

 

According to the G.C.R newsletter the overhaul of 63601 has started, so that will now be a static exhibit.

 

Rocket and Planet facing different way to last year? Planet may do full line again?

 

Reported in the G.C.R. newsletter that Martello is being painted Black. Anyone know why? I would have thought that the Brown (Umber?) livery she was carrying would have been more fitting for a "Golden Oldies" weekend?

Timetable for Friday 27th now available on the G.C.R. website.

 

I think Martello is going into BR Black for a forthcoming event event at the KESR. As you say, the existing livery may have been more appropriate for the Golden Oldies event, but, personally, as longs as it steams and I can ride behind it, I don't really care what colour it is.

 

Timetable for the Sat/Sun/Monday now available on the http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/Events.aspx?ID=306 link. Codes for what Loco is on which train seem incomplete though.

 

I had a drive down to watch this event and take a few pictures at Woodthorpe.
It was run in a similar way to the event last year but with Martello & Bellerphon as guest "Old Timers"
The rain had stopped and remained dull for most of the day but it didnt spoil the gala.

Well done again GCR

John

some pictures here - http://www.steamingnorth.com/thumbnails.php?album=126

 

I spent a very pleasant day on saturday watching the old timers on the line and thoroughly enjoyed their company whilst watching the old locomotives as well! We started off with overcast conditions and showers and finished with sunshine.Well done to all concerned in the organisation and planning.
http://steamgalore.zenfolio.com/p37061181

 

I had no idea the victorians went in for headboards in such a big way! :lol:

 

3! on a 1 locomotive...

 

I liked the headboards, its not as if anybody could ever achieve an authentic shot anyway, concrete sleepers, bullhead rail, etc.

 

'Liked', 'attached', same difference? :lol: