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East Lancs Winter Steam Gala - 17th & 18th Jan

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Foxfield_Rich, Dec 15, 2014.

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  1. Britfoamer

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    Alternative way to get to Bury by public transport may be train to Bolton, then bus to Bury, goes right past Bolton Street station with a stop outside.
     
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    For those hardy soles wanting to brave the elements and travel on a brake van the you can for just £5...
     

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    Is that the fish train?
     
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    Hopefully our hardy souls ;) won't smell like fish...
     
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    I think we are going to opt for that as it is likely to have greater certainty and we have advanced tickets to /from the south. Every 20 mins Piccadilly to Bolton and then Worstbus 471 every 10 mins and it passes the door at Bolton Street

    Don
     
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    Lets hope the have a 'whale' of a time, and no 'sharks' are about to spoil things, but if it doesn't go to plan we don't want any 'grampus' comments!
    Any chance of a confirmation on the direction 5643's facing, thanks?
     
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    Faces North/Rawtenstall/opposite way to last time
     
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    While it may not be out at the weekend, Swiftsure was plodding about Bury today.
     

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    Our friends at the Met-office suggest heavy snow day for all day Saturday, but good clear day for Sunday with some sunshine. I guess that dictates which is the riding day!
     
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    5643 has been in steam today.............. Sounds well!
     

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    Don't go breaking it now Rich!
     
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    Make sure you give her a good hammering tommorrow.
     
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    For anyone who are thinking of driving to the Elr today. The roads are currently clear but frosty. Please be careful.
     
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    The M6 is also clear and roads all around are fine. Enjoy the weekend folks. :)
     
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    Scenes from Saturday 17th January.



    Hope you enjoy.
     
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    I liked the Crab supported by 2 Black Five bankers. I enjoyed watching the video, thanks for taking the trouble to film and post it.

     
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    thats one hardy person, well done braving the elements
     
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    That's some nice filming, and you've obviously scouted out your locations carefully. Glad to see the final word went to the freight!

    I'm down the ELR tomorrow, looks like I'll have to wrap up very warm.
     
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    Top performances today, from locos & crews !! Roads were a nightmare this morning ! Had to get out and push. Trains ran to time and looked reasonably busy, which was good to see, considering the weather ! Video to follow.
     
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