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ELR Steam Gala 11th-13th October Now including links to timetables

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by neildimmer, Sep 30, 2024.

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  1. MuzTrem

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    Yes, it was a frustrating day weather-wise. There were some glorious spells of sunshine but somehow, never at the right moments...

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    Trying to plan a journey to Bury on Sunday from Stockport but I can't seem to get any train (or tram) times, is there some engineering work on the line to Piccadilly?
     
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    Metrolink shut between Crumpsall and Bury tomorrow.
     
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    Oh crikey - the old ELR Gala day curse strikes again! Seems like every time the ELR has a Gala there's engineering works on the Metrolink.

    Looks like the damage to the overhead wires between Stockport and Piccadilly is still causing problems as well.

    Typical!:rolleyes:
     
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  5. neildimmer

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    that’s next weekend isn’t it.?

    from Metrolink website


    On Sunday 20 October, work will take place on the Bury line

    No tram services will operate between Bury and Crumpsall.

    A bus replacement service will operate between the affected stops from 9am until the end of service.

    Before 9am, there will be no tram service across the full network due to additional works. You can find out more on these works on our dedicated webpage.
     
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    The joys of working night shifts - I haven't a clue what day it is!
     
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    Some footage from the East Lancashire Railway Autumn Steam Gala, with Britain's oldest operational steam locomotive, Furness Railway No.20, and BR Standard 9F 92134 visiting from the NYMR.

     
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    My guess would be part of the inconvenience of fitting bars is it makes it harder to open doors from the inside at stations, requiring more of a volunteer presence on platforms and slowing down the flow of passengers on/off the train?
     
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    My contribution for Sunday, weather stayed dry, but nothing like the amount and timing of the old current bun!
    P1080281.JPG P1080282.JPG P1080283.JPG P1080284.JPG P1080287.JPG P1080289.JPG P1080291.JPG P1080292.JPG
     
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    Has anyone heard if the 9F is running next weekend? Overhead some folk at the weekend saying it was staying till the end of October?
     
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    Loco roster currently shows 47298: https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/loco-roster/
     
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    Ah! Wrong month as well!
     
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    With Furness 20 having repairs on Saturday morning, this lead to the bonus of the Lanky Tanks double heading.
     
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    Great videos as usual Lee, the shots of No 20+creamed beetroot on the brake vans looks like a remake of Titfield Thunderbolt!! :D
     
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