Foxfield Summer Steam Gala 16 & 17 July 2011

Fine curry can be found in Forsbrook 10 minutes walk from Cav Rd.

 

Thanks Roy. Wasn't sure if that one was ok or not but will be there on Friday night hopefully.

I have started to pull my pics of Foxfield together on FlickR. These may be of interest to anyone visiting for the first time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64433281@N07/sets/72157627035651046/

Hopefully add a few more this weekend.

 

Hunslets Finest:

The Indian in Forsbrook is called Roshni and is next door to the Roebuck pub.

Another is called "The Mango tree", that is a bit more of a walk though, its on Uttoxeter Road in the direction of Draycott, I think you pay a tenner or so and eat as much as you like.

 

Thanks again. Won't be going hungry and there is always the chippie.

 

As long as you're not in a hurry! They were rushed off their feet last year when I took an order for the geordies... I wouldn't mind, but only 3-4 ordered! Food was pretty decent, however, as I recall.

 

Some great photos there Hunslets Finest, look forward to seeing you at the weekend.

 

I wish I was available to attend what seems to be a great weekend. Instead I will just wait to see what great photos and videos appear

 

What are the opening times for sunday and are there any timetables and rosters available?
Will be there sunday cheers Tony

 

Hi Tony,

Opening times are when you want to turn up, crews on duty from approx 6.30am but tickets probably won't be available till 8am. First freight departure from Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road is 9.10am and first passenger 10.00am.
A guide for the gala including all the information you requested will be available to purchase with your ticket.

 

Local forcast has sunshine Sat afternoon, fingers crossed.

Bus service running between C/R, Colliery & main line Blythe Bridge sat & C/R / Colliery Sun. Restricted parking at the colliery.

 

Thank you.

 

Big job on Dubs today - I have to drill and tap two 1/4" holes to fit the last of the original worksplates !.

I think that I shall arrange a party for her soon, 110 years old this year.

 

looking forward to the weekend, hope you's got the bar well stocked up:biggrin1:

they were good chips =P

 

The only shot taken today that doesn't need any work doing to it!

 

Quit complaining! If I go today I'm going to be absolutely soaked! :bathbaby:

 

Hi Martin. Yep, I think the res is too low. It looked ok on my computer, but it seems to have lost something when I uploaded it to Flickr. I'll sort out a new version.

It was raining for the first run up the bank yesterday, and it rained on and off for most of the morning. The sun was out quite a bit in the afternoon, but only for two trips up the bank, the Bagnalls and Bellerophon, which produced no exhaust.

A good gala, though slightly marred by the excessive HV wearing. Yes, wear an orange vest trackside, but there must've been half a dozen people down at the colliery wearing orange jackets who never went near the track. If it's so the public can tell you're staff, wear a name badge! I know the lack of HV being worn was brought up in the inquiry, but it seemed completely over the top.

 

Always love visits to Foxfield, and the rain yesterday didn't change my views - was another BRILLIANT gala!

Uploaded my first photo of Florence No. 2, the rest will be up later, as well as my video


Florence No. 2 by Teenage Steam Photography, on Flickr

Cheers,
Lewis

 

The afternoon was definitely better than the morning and I managed one or two sunny shots - although digital shots had to go on the compact as the DSLR cr*pped out in the morning. Still they should look good on the slides :0)

http://aligrieve.smugmug.com/PontypoolandBlaenavonRailway/foxy19

 

Looks like you all did OK in typical Foxfield gala weather. Didn't make it this year for the first time in about 7 years...now when is the Autumn gala?!?

Did Dubs get down to the colliery?

Cheers,