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Narrow Gauge moment 2010

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Pete Thornhill, Jan 11, 2011.

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Narrow Gauge moment 2010

Poll closed Jan 18, 2011.

  1. LYDs visit to Woody Bay

    12 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. The Lawley from Sandstone on the front of the NG15 on the Avontuur Branch

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Boston Lodge's completion of the replica W&L vintage train

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  4. WHR Caernarfon to Porthmadog Re-opening

    30 vote(s)
    45.5%

  5. SKLR Re-oopening

    9 vote(s)
    13.6%

  6. Lyds relaunch

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  7. Moseley Railway Trust opening the Apedale Valley Railway

    9 vote(s)
    13.6%
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  1. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Right shortlist is in time to vote!!! the poll will close in 7 days!!!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 11, 2011
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  2. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    This one is proving interesting!!! From the thread for nominations it was viewed that it would be a two horse race between Lyd and the WHR. However, it seems so far as voting goes that only the WHR is in the running and an outsider (from the predictions when the shortlist was made) is actually in the lead with 39.44% of all votes. As I say most Interesting!!!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 13, 2011
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    Vote early, vote often...
     
    AndrewT, Jan 14, 2011
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  4. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Not quite sure what you mean by that?!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 14, 2011
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    A bit late now, I know, but surely Lyd's launch (not relaunch) and its visit to Woody Bay should have been one choice - you can't have the second without the first...
     
    AndrewT, Jan 15, 2011
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  6. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    I did notice the launch/relaunch error but the poll cannot be edited (there was also an E that krept on to the end of the Bluebell 50th option on the Gala of the year poll and an extra "O" on the SKLR re-opening on this poll which I wouldn't of minded getting rid of but it can't be done). As for two options for Lyd this was done because for some the launch of a new engine might be their moment and for others their moment was seeing authentic (or an authentic replica) engine back on the L&B hence why both were included.
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 15, 2011
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    Congratulations to MRT!!!!!!
     
    48DL, Jan 18, 2011
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  8. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Quite the results in reverse order are - 3rd - LYDs visit to Woody Bay
    2nd - WHR Caernarfon to Porthmadog Re-opening
    1st - Moseley Railway Trust opening the Apedale Valley Railway

    Thank you to everyone who voted!!!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 18, 2011
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    Thank you to everyone who voted for the MRT. When can we expect the cheque? I shall start drafting the acceptance speech.

    Simon Lomax
    Publicity Officer MRT
     
    Seraphim, Jan 18, 2011
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    Not sure of the MRT facts, but £26m+ for 25miles or small but well formed with lots of interesting stuff, quite interesting to see such different projects run so close together.
     
    SillyBilly, Jan 18, 2011
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    Why is this still sticky? Is it not time for the 2011 NG moment?
     
    AndrewT, Nov 11, 2011
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    Quite right, Andrew!

    I guess if the 2010 vote was taken again you would possibly see a reversal of order but it was interesting to see two projects of totally different magnitude so closely tied.

    For 2011, how about the return of "Marchlyn" for a kick off - or LBNGR's Coffee-pot fest? Only suggestions at this stage!!

    Over to you, Pete

    Ian
     
    Dumphrey, Nov 11, 2011
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  13. Anthony Coulls

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    I would go with those two Ian as I was lucky enough to see both, but would also add the return to steam of Talyllyn No.2 "Dolgoch" and the TR's 60th anniversary celebrations.
     
    Anthony Coulls, Nov 11, 2011
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    How about the Corris Railway's No.7 visiting the TR - first ever visiting steam locomotive to the railway.
     
    Neil_Scott, Nov 12, 2011
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    I have tripped in july 2O11 (for the first time of course) on the WHR (Port to Carn'on)and back :expensive BUT fabulous and fantastic! one of a few moment of happiness in my sad life
    regards
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  16. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Starts again on Jan 01 2012!!!
     
    Pete Thornhill, Nov 12, 2011
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    I think the whhr test train on the rhe has to rate as one of the most long awaited sights in narrow gauge this year.
     
    Nexuas, Nov 12, 2011
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    Another treat for you tomorrow then...
     
    AndrewT, Nov 12, 2011
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    Return to steam of W&LLR "Joan".
     
    paulhitch, Nov 12, 2011
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    Chaloner doing the WHR perhaps?
     
    williamfj2, Nov 12, 2011
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