MHR Autumn Steam Gala 2014.

EDITED 26-06-14 TO SHOW CONFIRMED LINE-UP SO FAR:

Visiting Locomotives:
14xx Tank 1450 + Autocoach W231
http://www.svr.co.uk/meet-our-loco/-operational-steam-locomotives-/23.aspx
GWR Tank 4270 http://www.gwsr.com/enthusiasts/motive-power/steam-locomotives/in-service/4270.aspx
Castle Class No. 5029 Nunney Castle, http://www.iconsofsteam.com/locomotives/nunney-castle
Hall Class No. 6960 Raveningham Hall, http://www.iconsofsteam.com/locomotives/
http://westsomersetrailway.vticket....team-locomotives-of-the-west-somerset-railway
Britannia Class No.70000 Britannia renumbered as 70025 Western star http://www.iconsofsteam.com/locomotives/britannia
Manor Class No. 7812 Erlestoke Manor http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/&ei=qmisU4KPGYnx0gXM04D4Aw&usg=AFQjCNGBOLqSUoZa3z8vCqKzVwCVopG5CA&bvm=bv.69837884,d.d2k
And one possible addition to the visiting line up......................

Resident Locomotives:
9F 92212 http://www.iconsofsteam.com/locomotives/
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/article.php/28/92212-british-railways-standard-class-9f

 

4270 is expected to have made its début by the time of the GWSR gala in May. It's very close to completion.

 

Thanks for the info. on 4270 John. So 4270 could be a possible visitor.

 

Still not a B1 then. Shame, must try harder.

 

Would we also see a return of Bittern? As its mainline certificate is now nearly up?

 

Western Region theme for this event now confirmed on MHR website. I did see a hint on Facebook that 6023 is one of the visitors..............




"Karl BuckinghamWe will have 6023 ready ! Hint !"

 

I hope so. I've missed a few chances to go see her at the GCR due to something coming up each time.

 

I hope 6023 comes along as I keep missing her! Shes very high on my hit list

 

I assume it's arriving by road? Only it's jolly decent of SWT to allow their stations to be deconstructed to let her past if not.

 

"I assume it's arriving by road? Only it's jolly decent of SWT to allow their stations to be deconstructed to let her past if not."​

I can't see her coming in by rail either as last time 6024 visited she had to come very late at night so that she could crawl through a few stations as her cylinders were very near the platform edges.​

 

I might be wrong on this but isn't there a few implications to putting a mainline loco on a lorry, in terms of what exams are required before she can go mainline again (not just a standard FTR)

 

I got a feeling 5029 nunney castle and 6960 raveningham hall could appear
as i says there looking from the jeremy hosking stable

 

"I got a feeling 5029 nunney castle and 6960 raveningham hall could appear
as i says there looking from the jeremy hosking stable"

Both seem to be likely visitors. Hopefully the gauging on the line down to Alton hasn't changed too much since 5029 last visited the MHR otherwise there could be problems for both 5029 and 6023 coming in that way.

 

ooh could 4270 not be a possiblty

 

5029 should be ok unless there has been some drastic changes since her last appearance. As for 6023 coming in by rail, I seem to recall that 6024 was booked for the last GWR themed gala but due to gauging issues could not arrive by rail? An alternative arrived by road instead. Can't remember now what it was but could have been Didcot's Mogul.

 

"5029 should be ok unless there has been some drastic changes since her last appearance. As for 6023 coming in by rail, I seem to recall that 6024 was booked for the last GWR themed gala but due to gauging issues could not arrive by rail? An alternative arrived by road instead. Can't remember now what it was but could have been Didcot's Mogul. "

IIRC I think 4953 replaced 6024 at the last MHR event 6024 was supposed to attend.............

 

Correct!

 

Re 6024 the answer could be in the last paragraph of the owners press release from 2013

http://www.6024.com/news.htm

 

Latest Steam Railway states visitors : - 70000 as 70025 Western Star, 5029 Nunney Castle and that they are in negotiations for another GWR 4-6-0.

 

If that is indeed the lineup, it will take some beating from the other ASG's