44767 To GCR

I was over on the GCR on the 17th. Got a few shots around the shed and lineside!
Pity I could'nt stay long enough to see 44767 in steam.(update;- according to GCR WEBSITE she passed test and is confirmed for gala)
http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/g11774.html
Regards....

 

I agree, buseng. I wish the very worst of times for the scum that stole the pipework - other thoughts not fit for publication

 

What's the news on the Timetable for the winter gala?

 

Passenger and TPO timetable to be published this weekend. A full timetable ( with freight movements etc) can be purchased during the gala!
44676 ( Facing south) passed its steam test and according to GCR news letter is expected to be rostered for this weekend along with 45231(Facing north)
Should be interesting!
Regards....RICK
http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/ to see a couple of shots!

 

Ok, cheers

 

In place of the booked 5690 Leander, Two Black 5's 44767 George Stephenson and 45231 The Sherwood Forester will be running this weekend. 5690 Leander is having repair work carried out and 'should' available when repairs are complete.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GCR-Announce/message/274

 

I shall try to be there Sunday. Does anybody know which diesel will be running?

Regards

 

The peak according to http://www.presgen.co.uk/

 

According to GCR. Jinty expected to run on the 9.35 service Sat this weekend!
Regards.....
http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/

 

The Winter Gala Timetable is now on the GCR's website!

 

Where's your gen from, if you don't mind my asking?

From a source close to the GC " jinty beimg finished sunday, they wont want dirt on it if they are varnishing, cleaning the crest and numbers would distroy them"

 

A GCR spokesman Tom Ingall via GreatCentral Yahoogroups.com message!
Best regards

 

is that:

"Ooops. The Jinty makes a debut at 9.35am on Saturday. There is an informal
launch on Saturday at 11.30 am at Loughborough." ?

Because that's replying to a post about the gala, therefore implying the debut is 0935 on the gala Saturday?

 

Looks like that was referring to the gala as there is no 09:35 on a normal GCR weekend timetable and the Jinty is working the 09:35 during the gala

 

My Mistake. Apologies to all. Did'nt see the previous message!
Best regards
Rick E

 

That's good, (relative) lie in tomorrow then

 

http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/p63028206.html

 

Anyone know whether it'll be fixed in time for tomorrow's services, or if not what'll replace it?

 

Reported back in service on the 15:45. <BJ>

 

Progress on 44767's repaint, I was speaking to Alex Pakes at the weekend, she painted the loco black in 5 days which is an amazing acheivement, just the lining out to complete.

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