South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

nanstallon · 2013-09-18

作者 Unlikely: ↑

Loved this gala, managed a good mix of travelling and photographing across both days. Really good to see 7827 on the road, and it looked great with the SDR's locations and stock even though obviously noise entertainment wise it wasn't going to be able to match the thrills it offers on Goodrington bank at home. The Cl.37 was great as ever too, and its faded livery is quite evocative. Noticed the timetable was a bit more straightforward than previous recent galas - with the freights taking one of the two-train passenger paths on each outing rather than slotting in as Staverton shuttles as is often the case. Was there a feeling that things needed to be simplified? Also, did I misread the timetable or were the milk and parcels freight the same stock on Sunday?

Had a great year overall at the South Devon, sad the peak season's over for another year but will still pop out for the final diesel service turn of the season in a few weeks.
Click to expand...

Yes, I love the bubble car on this line.

5944 · 2013-09-18

I thought offering membership for the usual annual price but valid until Dec 2014 was good, especially as it was only a fiver more than a day rover. Well, it would be rude not to join for that price! The list of discounts available with it too was substantial. I'll have to make more visits next year, despite the 600 mile round trip.

Stu in Torbay · 2013-09-19

作者 Ganger: ↑

The timetable was more simple than some of those run in the past, but still offered plenty of variety. The reason for the freight trains not running short section shuttles and stopping over at Staverton was the lack of space due to the yard being open (housing the display of on track plant) as part of the behind the scenes element of the weekend. On the Sunday the Milk and Parcels did combine to make a longer train for one run. I tried to offer different formations for many of the non-passenger trains operated over the weekend.

7827 has been a real pleasure to have as a visitor. Just over 30 years ago I started my paid railway employment at Paignton and the first job I had was to clean the Manor. Tonight I have just put her to bed for the night on shed at Buckfastleigh after a very enjoyable afternoon driving her on photo charters.

The 37 does look good, however we need to undertake some work on the loco this coming winter and as part of this a full external repaint is planned, so next year D6737 will appear ex works instead of weathered.

Thanks top everybody who supported not only this, but all of our other special events on the SDR this year. We are already working on some plans for more enjoyable events next year......
Click to expand...

Lydham is certainly my fave loco. It was being lifted up onto her footplate at Paignton as a small boy in the 1970s which kicked off my interest in steam and railways - so I have a soft spot for her for sure. Hopefully she won't be out of traffic for long, and hope she stays in BR black - suits her so well!

Unlikely · 2013-09-20

作者 Ganger:

The timetable was more simple than some of those run in the past, but still offered plenty of variety. The reason for the freight trains not running short section shuttles and stopping over at Staverton was the lack of space due to the yard being open (housing the display of on track plant) as part of the behind the scenes element of the weekend
Click to expand...

Of course, makes sense, thanks for the info. No complaints about this gala at all, still no shortage of variety, was just curious about the change - and relieved that the idea of the Staverton layovers will be back for other events when practical as it makes Staverton an even more enjoyable place to be.

Paul42 · 2013-09-21

I had an enjoyable day at the Gala on Sunday. Thanks to all those involved. A small selection of photos can be found at http://paulsimpson.zenfolio.com/p731019702.

A selection of photos from the Don Bishop Photo Charter on Tuesday with 7827 and 3 Blood and Custard coaches can be found at http://paulsimpson.zenfolio.com/p674550725. Thanks to Don Bishop and all those involved at the South Devon Railway.

Photos to follow for the Wednesday Charter 7827 with Freight when we had more sun.

Paul42 · 2013-09-21

Photos for Wednesday - 7827 with Freight can be found at http://paulsimpson.zenfolio.com/p592333318

SteamHawk216 · 2013-11-09

Hello All,

I have added a collection of fifty-five photographs I took when I visited this Gala on Saturday 14th.September.

If you wish to view them, and hopefully enjoy them , the link is here;

http://railtractionphotosbyrichards...-heritage-transport-gala-sat14thsept2013.html

An example here;

Best regards SteamHawk216.

登录或注册

South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

nanstallon Part of the furniture

5944 Resident of Nat Pres

Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

Unlikely New Member

Paul42 Part of the furniture

Paul42 Part of the furniture

SteamHawk216 Member

分享此页面

登录或注册

South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

nanstallon Part of the furniture

5944 Resident of Nat Pres

Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

Unlikely New Member

Paul42 Part of the furniture

Paul42 Part of the furniture

SteamHawk216 Member

分享此页面

快捷检索