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GCR Summer Mail by Rail Gala - Saturday 24 July 2010 to Sunday 25 July 2010

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 60017, Jul 12, 2010.

  1. 60017

    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Looks to be a good weekend with a Hall, green Deltic and 4 others. I'll be over for both days :)

    http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/Events.aspx?ID=236
     
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    I'll be about on the Saturday, I'm too really looking forward to this, love the Hall and will be greating to see her back in action =] Will most likely bump into you again John.
    Simon
     
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    After recieving my lineside pass a couple of months ago, i aim to drive up the M1 a few miles on saturday after seeing lizzy on my home patch to try out the new benefits of being trackside for the first time.

    May see you both around!!
     
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Your pass will open up all sorts of opportunities! I usually park up at Quorn for the day and take the train/walk to most places. Enjoy :)
     
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    LNER N2 1744 is on a TPO, must be first I would have thought?
     
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Looking forward to this one ! 22C and sunny intervals predicted both days - perfik !
     
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    Nice pics Rick,you do like your panning shots they work well.Just shows you don't have to have a lineside permit to yake good shots.My pictures are now available at http://www.steamgalore.co.uk/
     
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Really enjoyed my two days at the GCR. Used the train both days to travel and phot - friendly, helpful staff and good conversations with other linesiders too. A few pics here;

    http://johnleyland736.mediaobject.co.uk/c1876099.html

    captions to follow (don't you just HATE doing captions?)
     
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