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[Jun 25, 2016] 25th & 26th June - Tyseley Loco Works Open Weekend (Tyseley)

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25th & 26th June - Tyseley Loco Works Open Weekend
Startdatum: Jun 25, 2016 10:00 AM
Enddatum: Jun 25, 2016 05:00 PM
Zeitzone: Atlantic/Reykjavik +00:00 GMT

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Tyseley Loco Works
670 Warwick Road
Tyseley B11 2HL

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  1. Ben Vintage-Trains

    Ben Vintage-Trains Member

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    Clun Castle, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and many other steam locomotives can be seen at the Tyseley Locomotive Works Steam Open Weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June.

    Attractions include: Steam Train Rides, Workshop Visits, Trade & Refreshment Stands, Turntable Demos and Locomotive Cavalcades. An All Day Breakfast is available in the Pullman Dining Carriages. Gates are open from 10am both days. Admission for adults is £15 and accompanied children 15 and under are FREE!

    Both Chiltern Railways & London Midland train services are making additional stops at Tyseley station throughout the day.
     
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    Ben Vintage-Trains Member

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    Last minute additions - 2 x Class 20's and a steam road roller!
     
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    SteveKesterton New Member

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    Spent a couple of pleasant hours at Tyseley yesterday morning. Good to have a stroll around the workshops and plenty of train movements. Well done to all involved, your volunteers were really friendly too! DSC_0255.jpg DSC_0257.jpg DSC_0286.jpg DSC_0292.jpg
     
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  4. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

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    What's the little industrial in the third picture? it's quite unusual and looks rather cute. Is it owned by VT?
     
  5. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I presume it's Avonside 0-4-0T 'Cadbury No. 1', which is owned by VT.
     
  6. Sidmouth

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    No , Cadbury No.1 is an Avonside side tank which is out of ticket and was around the turntable . Picture 3 is a Peckett w/n 2004
     
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    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I blame the picture quiz thread. Spend far too much time on there getting answers wrong. :(
     
  8. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    Did anyone manage to photograph the unique GWR 14984 6 wheeled Tool Van?



    Nick
     
  9. Sidmouth

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    Didn't especially note it Nick. Not all areas are publicly accessible
     
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    I went on Saturday with a group of friends and we had a very enjoyable day.
    I understand there's another event in September and, depending on the date. I'm seriously considering going to that one too!
     
  13. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

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    Thank you for the info.
     
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    From the photos seen so far feel I must ask if 6201 was actually present/visible??
    -- would v.much like to know
    TIA
    Neale
     
  15. Sidmouth

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    @nhumble37 as per other threads 6201 is currently at the PRCLT west shed having attention to a warm bearing on the front bogie so was not at Tyseley this weekend
     
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    Is the possible event in sept the one that links up with the Birmingham history week or something?
     
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    Yes it does, got an email from VT yesterday confirming they are having a 3 day open weekend from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th September. More interestingly it says "We will have all the expected train rides on the museum's demonstration line, locomotive cavalcades and turntable demonstrations, PLUS a very special guest locomotive - details to be announced soon." Followed by "PLEASE NOTE: We will be selling tickets online in advance from 1st August. Due to demand, we do not anticipate any tickets being for sale on the day."
    Given this is the weekend before the SVR's 'Pacific Power', I think I can guess who the special guest is...
     
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