Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Fittingly on B of B weekend. My loco for tonight

 

BB class No 34072 257 Squadron leaving Ropley and heading to Alton - 16th Aug 2024 - picture taken on my visit from BC , Canada

 

S15 No 506 in the yard at Ropley , was hot { could see heat haze from chimney } , but she didn't run this day - great to see her - 16th August 2024 . I had visited the Mid Hants a few days earlier { non running day } in order to visit Martin at 80150 in the down sidings . Being a long distance member it was great to see progress in an number of area's , here's hoping 80150 gets her turn in the workshop in the not to distant future ...great and historic loco for the line as well as the Demu ......

 

We had a very enjoyable day at the railway yesterday. Started the visit with lunch in the West Country Buffet just before the lunchtime rush started. I can highly recommend the baked potatoes with beans and cheese. Very large portions which kept us going for the rest of the day.
It was great to see the railway really busy and the miniature railway was very popular. Really enjoyed looking behind the scenes and it was very impressive to see how much work is going on around the railway. I bought one of the Titanic Boat Train Heritage trusts excellent enamel mugs. The boat train is going to be a great asset to the Railway in the future.
We had a couple of trips behind 34072 which once again sounded superb tackling the Alps.
We were a bit disappointed to find that the last train out of Alton was diesel hauled but 34072 provided a fair bit of banking assistance up the bank from the rear of the train!
Thanks to everyone involved for an excellent day out again.

 

34072 was on fine form over the weekend

Squadron approaching Wanders by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

257 Squadron at Wanders Curve by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

Real Ale Ready to Go by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

Arleside Squadron by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

 

Superb photos.

Bryan B

 

Does anyone know if 34072 will be working this Saturday? Thanks

 

It could well be.
41312 won't be available as it has gone to Didcot for their Gala. 506 was in various bits last weekend and was being worked on so not sure if it will be ready for this weekend.

 

Some excellent news from Ropley today as Can Pac's boiler was reunited with her frames. Congratulations to everyone involved with the work so far.
I can't wait to see my favourite Merchant Navy back in action next year.

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257 Alresford loco Sat and Sun.

 

News from the Watercress Line. <BJ>

''Timetable Change Today. Please be aware that we will now be operating a One Train Service today with 34072 '257 Squadron', there will be no Ropley shuttle today due to a crew shortage. We apologise for any inconvenience caused''

 

34072 in action Thurday through to Sunday with some pretty poor weather at times
Saturday Morning
Ropley Shed on Saturday by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

Saturday afternoon

257 Squadron in the landscape by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

 

Please does anyone know what locos are working tomorrow?

Thanks

 

506 on Alresford set, 47579 on Alton
41312 on Belle and 506 0n RAT

 

Thanks. Was hoping for 34072 but looks like I've missed the boat. Never mind.

 

Latest YouTube video is now available to watch. Can’t wait until next year to see 35005 back in Steam again.

 

Another good day on the MHR

 

Over in Urie-land, only 2 of us today (rest all footplate crew). Saw the 2 footsteps for the tender finished.
Pat

 

The Wee Blue Thing now has a name (at least some of the time).
Pat

 

Dave has run with a Dave nameplate before.
I have photos from 2020.