Industrial Themed Gala at Shildon 6-7 May 2012

Just in case anyone fancies popping by, we are having a bit of an industrial themed Spring gala at Locomotion on 6th & 7th May.

Operating locos on passenger shuttles will be Barclay WST from Bowes, Peckett "F C Tingey" from Stainmore Railway Co and "Captain Baxter" from the Bluebell. Supporting cast of the Head Wrightson Coffee Pot from Beamish in steam on the sidings, and if all goes well, the first appearance of Hunslet Austerity "Juno" in Stewarts & Lloyds livery on static display.

There may be an additional surprise visitor if transport can be worked out.

Usual society and traders displays and stands inside, 10am to 5pm both days, admission free with small charge for train rides.

Hope to see some of you there

 

Might have to make a trip up!

 

"and if all goes well, the first appearance of Hunslet Austerity "Juno" in Stewarts & Lloyds livery on static display".


I cannot wait to see how it looks now, it will be totally different to its time at Havenstreet!

 

Should definitely be up for this event, looks like an interesting line up.

 

Baxter and Coffee Pot now on site, Peckett lands on Thursday, Juno gets her top coat tomorrow - looks very different indeed!

 

Always great events at the NRM Shildon. Always worth a trip. Our group will be there to support and looking forward to it!!

 

Juno should be finished today, but I forgot to say - there's also an antique, craft and gift fair on as well, so something for everyone!

 

Looking forward to another brilliant event. Carnt wait to see "Coffee Pot" shunting the yard!!

 

I'm on it on Monday, so if any NatPres folk are coming, do say hello - I don't bite! Also driving Baxter on Sunday. Been in London today, but have been sent pictures of the finished "Juno". Well done chaps!

 

I will be hopefully making the trip on monday . The fact theres a craft fair has gone down well with the wife hopefully that will keep her busy for a while

 

I was there yesterday helping setup our groups stall. Excellent collection of locomotives, well worth a trip down. Also the usual good trade support for events at Shildon.

 

Looking forward to tomorrow to help with "Coffee Pot" sounded really good today going up to the goods shed with a load behind it!
(As Anthony says he dos'nt bite!)

 

Congrats to all involved.
Managed to look in for an hour today.
WST, Captain Baxter and Coffee Pot in action.
Nice to see that the LSWR Lowmac that our group redecked and repainted at Newbridge was being put to good use.

 

Missed you Bryan! Next time eh? Nice to see William FJ2 as well, looking forward to pics.

 

It was good to catch up with you Anthony, I think I've sorted out the good/interesting pictures. It was a very enjoyable day out, Juno looks great miles better than she did in that pale green.

Juno by williamfj2, on Flickr

The rest are here Locomotion's Industrial Gala - a set on Flickr

 

And the sun is out again today - so far!

 

Lovely pics William thank you. Another good day today, and thanks especially to the NatPres member from Stourbridge who took time to chat whilst Steve Davies was driving. Hope you had a good day and enjoyed it as much as we did!

 

An excellent day thanks, and good to meet you Anthony. The highlight (apart from Steve's driving!) was the "Coffee Pot" - that's some little engine! Will be fun to see it again at the Severn Valley later this month.

Kind regards - Robin

 

Coffee Pot was brilliant, please Anthony can we keep it!!