Moseley Railway Trust Open Weekend 12/13th September 2009

Press Release:- Moseley Railway Trust announces dates for Open Days in September 2009

The Moseley Railway Trust is pleased to announce that the 2009 Open Days at its Apedale site in North Staffordshire will be held on September 12 and 13 2009.

This is likely to be the only opportunity which the general public will have to visit the site this year and view the extensive collection of narrow gauge locomotives and other artefacts which the Trust has collected on site. Although it is unlikely that passenger trains will be in operation, the Trust will operate demonstration trains throughout the day. The railway on site has been extended significantly since the events in 2008. It is planned to use the new sections to provide some exclusive and unrepeatable photo opportunities for enthusiasts – unrepeatable because the areas to be used and the scenes to be created will be out of bounds once passenger trains are in operation.

It is planned to have a range of exhibitors and trade stands, plus model and miniature railways.

Further details will be announced in due course, but for now this event should be noted as one not to be missed.

The Moseley Railway Trust would be pleased to hear from potential exhibitors, especially vintage and veteran commercial vehicles. The Trust can be contacted via its website at http://www.mrt.org.uk

 

The MRT has issued a press release this evening:-

Press Release:- Moseley Railway Trust confirms line-up for Open Days in September 2009

The Moseley Railway Trust is pleased to announce that the 2009 Open Days at its Apedale site in North Staffordshire will be held on September 12 and 13 2009.

This year’s visiting steam loco will be the Orenstein & Koppel steam loco “Max”. This loco will be making its first visit away from its home at the Statfold Barn Railway, and the Trust wishes to express its thanks to Mr Graham Lee and all the team at Statfold for making the locomotive available. Built in Berlin in 1923, “Max” worked at the Sragi sugar mill in Indonesia until brought to the UK in 2004. Since then the team at Statfold have restored the loco to its current immaculate condition.

The Moseley Railway Trust is currently negotiating for a number of guest diesel locos to join the open day fun – who knows, there may be a few surprises on site.

The Open Days will be the main opportunity this year for the public to come to Apedale and see the progress being made on the construction of the 2’0” gauge Apedale Valley Light Railway. Although passenger rides will not be available, demonstration trains will be in use, and there will be a unique chance to see and photograph trains in areas which will be off-limits when the railway is open to passengers. The Trust’s huge collection of narrow gauge locomotives, rolling stock and other artefacts will be on display.

There will be a number of trade stands, model railways, a ride-on miniature railway and a 16mm live steam running track. There will also be visiting classic and vintage road vehicles and other machinery.

The Open Days are open from 11.00 to 17.00 both days. Admission is £4 adults, £1 child. A discount will be offered to anyone presenting a ticket from the Eastern European Car Rally at the Foxfield Railway on same weekend – Foxfield will also a offer reciprocal discount. The Trust’s site is adjacent to the Apedale Heritage Centre, Chesterton, near Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs – a few minutes from M6 Jcn 16. Check http://www.mrt.org.uk for further details.

The Moseley Railway Trust would be pleased to hear from potential exhibitors, especially vintage and veteran commercial vehicles. The Trust can be contacted via its website at http://www.mrt.org.uk.

Regards,

Simon Lomax
MRT Publicity Officer

 

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We've now got not one, not two, but three guest locos booked - as if the 50+ home fleet isn't big enough. The guests are O&K steamer "Max" from Statfold, the lovely steam outline Baguley diesel "King Arthur" from Wicksteed, and our friends from the Shropsshire Mines group are brining their battery electric "Red Dwarf". How can you resist? Check out www.mrt.org.uk for more details.

 

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... I'd imagine it's largely academic now!

 

Sorry - this seems to be the 2009 gala thread that's just been resurrected? This was the year before we were able to operate passenger trains!

This year (2011) the admission is indeed £6 for adults & £3 for Children as the poster for the "Made in Staffordshire" Gala states.
Thanks,