[Feb 22, 2014] Churnet Valley Steam Gala 2014 (Churnet Valley Railway)

Is it necessary to have a 1 or 2 day rover ticket in order to buy a lineside pass?
Does one have to be over 60 or over 65 to qualify as a senior on the CVR?
Thanks,

 

No, but if I remember from last year a discount was offered if you had purchased a Rover. Shall chase that one up for you unless Chris knows otherwise?

Senior is from 60+, but you have highlighted that this isn't on the website nor in the leaflet. I only found it on the NSRC Membership Form!

 

Driver Experience Courses still available with 34007
http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/news/wadebridge-footplates

 

As Shown elsewhere on this forum, work on the installation of the Run-Round Loop is progressing at Ipstones.

Ground Frame has been installed/commisioned by a Gang from S&T + MPD.
PWay have been busy installing the Loop.
The South Point is to be installed shortly (not sure who is incharge of this mind)
Ipstones Station is still being looked at for re-opening at a later date, but it's too much work for such a small gang of volunteers to complete in addition to the Loop.

The Gala will be the first use of the Loop for public services since it was taken out in the 40s(?) I think.

 

I have attached a copy of the public timetable, the working timetable will be available on the day from the booking offices.

34007 and 93 arrive next week, 34007 will be out on loaded test runs on Thursday the 6th of Feb followed by 3 days of footplate experiences on the line to Ipstones Loop.

Regards

Chris

 

Beyer Peacock 1827 was out on test runs on Saturday completing 20 miles with no issues, 1827 will be on driver for £5 at the gala and may also make a couple of trips to Consall during the gala to transfer the train staff.

34007 arrives tomorrow morning and 93 will arrive on Wednesday morning.

Regards

Chris

 

Guest No1 onsite

http://home.btconnect.com/cvrailway/webcams/webcams.htm

 

Is an additional fare payable to travel in the railmotor, or are the tickets for it to assist in controlling numbers?

thanks

 

Both Pete, there will be a £5 supplement to travel on the SRM.

This is valid for an 8 mile round trip when offers more mileage for the money than some other railways were offering

 

Both Pete, there will be a £5 supplement to travel on the SRM.

This is valid for an 8 mile round trip when offers more mileage for the money than some other railways were offering

 

Many thanks for the speedy reply, still good value !

 

The Steam Rail Motor has arrived on site today, 34007 out on loaded test runs tomorrow

 

and here she is !

 

Part of the lineup for the steam gala on 22nd and 23 Feb, all engines now on site.

 

Photos of wadebridge at the completed Ipstones loop at
http://www.national-preservation.com/threads/moorlands-and-city-railway.20904/page-91#post-767786

 

34007 on test runs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157640604341784/

 

Ooh brilliant, I can't wait even more now!

 

34007 on the 1 in 45 through Bradnop, could be the Mendips!

Photo by Frank Richards

 

...Adding to Chris M's post, more of 34007 out and about today at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157640646153094/

Cheers!

 

Evening all,

Wadebridge out and about again today on FXP: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank47524/sets/72157640686707824/