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Didcot next month?

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' wurde von London Midland Guard gestartet, 19 Juli 2009.

  1. London Midland Guard

    London Midland Guard New Member

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    We're planning on go to Didcot one weekend next month, but which weekend will have the most locomotives in steam or on display around the centre ?

    Are there any special events going on etc ?

    Cheers.

    LMG.
     
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    22A Well-Known Member

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  3. billr2e

    billr2e New Member

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    I visited the centre on the 2nd August and thoroughly enjoyed the day, even though it was overcast. There were two locos in steam plus the crane.

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    http://billsphotos.photoblog.me.uk/
     
    billr2e, 4 August 2009
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  4. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    I notice comment on another thread that the nearby Milton Depot is being proposed for closure. Milton Depot is where rail/road transfers take place for stock into and out of Didcot.

    If this is true, is this going to complicate matters for such transfers, or is there another nearby convenient location?

    46118
     
    46118, 22 August 2009
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    buseng Part of the furniture

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    An article in the latest Steam Railway says that the GWS are having negotiations with DBS to lay a concrete pad at an alternative site. They are hoping it is constructed in time to allow 5322 to visit the SVR & the WSR for their autumn galas.
     
    buseng, 22 August 2009
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