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Isle of Wight Steam Railway Spring Gala 23-25 June

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Paul.Uni, Apr 12, 2023.

  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Visiting loco:
    Fenchurch from Bluebell Railway

    Home locos:
    Calbourne
    Newport

    Plus Drewry Railcar no. 2

    More info https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/event/spring-gala-2/?mc_id=9390

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    Paul.Uni, Apr 12, 2023
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    A1X Well-Known Member

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    Honestly this is only on a slightly lower level of "false advertising" as a Spring gala on those dates than when the Mid Hants used to run theirs in early February
     
    A1X, Apr 12, 2023
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  3. WesternRegionHampshireman

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    This going to sound rich coming from me but A1X, stop whinging!
    It's how you want it isn't it? 3 SR engines running on an SR line with SR rolling stock.

    The way your banging on, any would have thought they'd booked a Pannier tank!
     
    WesternRegionHampshireman, Apr 12, 2023
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    Isn't A1X's point just a calendar based joke? As in, June isn't really spring just as February isn't? Didn't come across like they were criticising the gala or line-up (which, incidentally, looks great. I've spent the evening working out how I can do this and Epping that weekend rather than picking just one).
     
    OldSchoolTrains2, Apr 12, 2023
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    True, but still, if that's what they advertised, then I guess it's just a case of "suck it up and deal with it".

    Besides, what does it matter?
    They have a visitor and three vintage vehicles, could of advertised it as a Dinosaur Weekend, still be worth attending.
     
    WesternRegionHampshireman, Apr 15, 2023
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    Spamcan81, Apr 15, 2023
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