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WSR Spring Steam Gala 17-18 and 22-25 March 2012

Rasprava u 'Galas and Events' pokrenuta od gwr4090, 2. Studeni 2011..

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  1. Tim Cowen

    Tim Cowen Member

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    Thanks for that Steve.

    Tim.
     
    Tim Cowen, 14. Ožujak 2012.
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  2. theonlyadsrulz

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    I sent an email after seeing the information the Steve has posted here enquiring whether they can send me a copy of the flyer prior to this weekend. I received an email back within the hour saying that one would be posted to me straight away first class! Service or what!
     
    theonlyadsrulz, 14. Ožujak 2012.
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  3. Learner

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    Any news on likely engines to accompany 1450 next Wednesday? Hoping to head down there for the day (if for no other reason than it's a lot cheaper than the Gala days!)
     
    Learner, 14. Ožujak 2012.
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  4. D7076

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    D7076, 14. Ožujak 2012.
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  5. West Somerset Wizard

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    West Somerset Wizard, 15. Ožujak 2012.
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  6. KEYHAMTRAIN

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    KEYHAMTRAIN, 17. Ožujak 2012.
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  7. frazoulaswak

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    frazoulaswak, 18. Ožujak 2012.
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  8. Ian Milne

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    Thursday - all bar 2 locos leave Minehead tender first, Friday its worse - all bar 1. What is the point of having a turntable if all you do is spin the loco through 360 degrees?
     
    Ian Milne, 20. Ožujak 2012.
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  9. West Somerset Wizard

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    So they can come back chimney-first :)

    Looks like future special events might have all chimney-first (see news item on wsr.org.uk)

    Steve
     
    West Somerset Wizard, 20. Ožujak 2012.
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    West Somerset Wizard, 20. Ožujak 2012.
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  11. Ian Milne

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    Think you miss my point but never mind ( they are arriving chimney first, spun 360, departing TENDER first). Good news about the triangle.
     
    Ian Milne, 21. Ožujak 2012.
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  12. Black Jim

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    Absolutely! Looks silly!
     
    Black Jim, 21. Ožujak 2012.
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  13. West Somerset Wizard

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    Perhaps I should have added back to Minehead next time chimney-first, but never mind :)

    Regardless of how daft it may seem, a loco being turned on the turntable (even spun 360) remains a huge and popular attraction for many of WSR visitors.

    Yes, it is good news about the Triangle. Turning locos on the Triangle at Galas will be a popular thing for sure but the main reason for the push towards commissioning will be the turning of main line stock (eg HOBC, HST)- it provides an economic option for several operators which in turn raises useful revenue.

    Steve
     
    West Somerset Wizard, 21. Ožujak 2012.
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  14. pennysteam

    pennysteam Well-Known Member

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    Long Shot, but does tha mean saturday the will all turn to smoke box first out of mine head for the remainder of the weekend, baring one or two?

    Smoke-Box first Gala, the deam lives on, carn't make up my mind but this is like hoping for fly scotsmans return, the closer you get the further it gets away.
     
    pennysteam, 21. Ožujak 2012.
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  15. West Somerset Wizard

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    West Somerset Wizard, 22. Ožujak 2012.
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  16. KEYHAMTRAIN

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    KEYHAMTRAIN, 25. Ožujak 2012.
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  17. 6026 King John

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    Did anyone actually go to this gala? Very few posts on here. I suspect many were at the Severn Valley (I was). Shame about the clash of dates.
     
    6026 King John, 26. Ožujak 2012.
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  18. gwr4090

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    The gala went very well operationally with no significant delays, and with the bonus of perfect weather most of the time. All ten locos performed well. Turning Britannia at both ends of the line was an added extra. I suspect that there were fewer enthusiasts than usual because of the unfortunate clash with the SVR and MHR. But there were lots of photographers and as usual there are loads of pictures and some videos at WSR :: West Somerset Railway :: The Minehead Branch - for photos go the gallery page and select the Spring Steam Gala.

    David
     
    gwr4090, 26. Ožujak 2012.
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  19. pennysteam

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    yes, we went on friday,saturday and sunday. Film Footage in the pipe line, only got back around 1am this morning, just starting to look at the film now. I did bump into a lot of people, many were opting to do one day at one and then another. Would liked to have made SVR as well but we opted for WSR this time around. Did seem to be lack of line siders due to recent changes and the gala clashes, but I was banking on that
     
    pennysteam, 26. Ožujak 2012.
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  20. Waterbuck

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    Waterbuck, 27. Ožujak 2012.
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