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GCR Winter Gala 2010

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by lewis.maddox, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. lewis.maddox

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    LOSTOCK AND A FEW SMOKING BARRELS!

    GREAT CENTRAL ANNOUNCE MIDLAND HEAVY LINE UP FOR THREE DAY WINTER GALA

    LONG TERM RESTORATION PROJECT 3F no. 47406 EXPECTED TO DEBUT

    A vision of Lostock Hall Shed in the late sixties, or a salute to the Midland Region? The Great Central Railway's three day Winter Gala brings together an exciting line up of motive power which could see LMS stand for Loughborough's Monster Steam up.

    At least four guest engines will be in action at the gala which takes place on the 29th, 30th and 31st of January 2010. Black 5 no 45231 "The Sherwood Forester", Jubilee no 5960 "Leander", and Stanier Mogul no. 42968 will join home fleet engines Britannia Class no 70013 "Oliver Cromwell", 8F no 48305 (running as 48476 - the last Lostock Hall 8F) and the first steaming in preservation of 3F 47406. The 3F has been successfully steam tested and was rapidly being assembled in early December.
    The fourth guest locomotive is set to be announced in late December. In addition resident BR Standard 2 no 78019 will be rostered as 'hot spare' for the event and is likely to work at least one diagram, making an eight engine line up, the biggest gala roster on the GCR for many years.

    Bill Ford, President of the Great Central Railway said, “We have exciting plans for 2010 and this gala will kick of the year perfectly. I’m particularly excited at the preservation debut of the ‘Jinty’ which will hopefully return to steam at the culmination of a long restoration. With such a strong Midland line up I do hope enthusiasts will choose to join us.”
    The Friday of the event will feature a forty five minute timetable with three locomotives in action.

    On Friday night it is planned to run a dining train with special fares for visitors who have a ticket for any of the three days of the gala. The Saturday and Sunday will see all locomotives in action (subject to availability) with an intensive double track timetable involving passenger, freight and mail drop demonstration trains.

    Special guests have been invited on Saturday to take part in a short rededication ceremony for the 3F. Saturday morning will start with a walk on first class breakfast service. On Saturday evening railway folk singer Dave Goulder will perform a special concert including a
    number of songs from his famous album ‘Requiem for Steam’. (More details to follow).

    Full details of fares and timetables will be available here soon. Day rover tickets will include a complimentary gala programme while stocks last.
     
  2. MrHillingdon

    MrHillingdon Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good.
    Will the locos be dirty, scruffy and 'horrible in order to recreate the Lostock Hall theme?
    Looks like I shall have to turn up for this.

    Cheers,

    Paul
     
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    Excellent selection!

    Will 44767 be taking part?
     
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    As Steam Railway says 'subject to Repaint' - i would guess this is the fourth guest loco that is talked about
     
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    pmh_74 Well-Known Member

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    Can't imagine two engines getting repainted in a month, myself. Especially at this time of year when the temperature can make painting difficult. Of course, I might be wrong!

    I also can't /personally/ see the point in hiring in so many engines when we have others sitting in the shed, in ticket, unused. But hey ho, if it brings in the punters, whatever.
     
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    Personally, I think that 5690 will spoil the theme of this gala unless it gets a repaint before then.
     
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Since Ian's confirmed it on the works , the fourth visiting engine is 45407
     
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    It's only paint! :smt011
     
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Could of sworn it said MIDLAND gala rather than BR(M) gala, 45407 is a bit of a suprise mind, always assumed Ian woulden't be keen on putting her on a low loader.
     
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    To be fair, the words 'Midland Region' and 'late-sixties' are used in the opening sentence. However, 5690 is a very nice piece of kit and will be a good attraction.

    Cheers,

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    When are the timetables normally published for the event? Are working timetables available for free?
     
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    Lewis, The website normally features a timetable with passenger and TPO workings on it. If you want a working timetable they are purchasable on the day, probably for £2.50 or free with a full line rover
     
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    I anybody going to get a gritter down Kinchley Lane I wonder. Or anywhere else for that matter; the A6 could be lined with photters!

    Just a joke! This event, weather permitting, is going to be a really good start to the New Year, looking forward to it. :first:

    Regards
     
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    45407 will no longer be taking part in this event as it has been withdrawn for essential repairs
     
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    That's a shame. Perhaps put the N2 out in it's place?

    And the snow should be gone by then (we hope!)
     
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    Dont think that the N2 would quite fit in for a LMS themed gala! The railway are attemting to attract a fourth visitor for the gala, if no luck attracting a visitor 78019 will deputise as this is the 'hot spare'.
     
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    Just noticed on the GC website that George Stephenson will run, subject to a successful steam test. :)
     
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    Looking forward to it - my first real visit to the GCR. One day photting and one day riding - good compromise I think !
     
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    Will the visitors be delivered in time to be rostered for the w/e 23-24 Jan?

    Regards
     
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    The only loco yet to arrive is the Stanier Mogul - all the others are already on site. I understand there is a problem with Leander as some copper piping was stolen just after it had been delivered and standing at Quorn yard. Not sure how serious this is but I hope the fellas will be able to get her going again.
     

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