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Ravenglass & Eskdale 150th Anniversary Steam Gala - 3-5 May

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Paul.Uni, Jan 23, 2025.

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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Green Goddess from RH&DR announced on Facebook as visiting

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    Bonnie Dundee is due back at Ravenglass for the 150th Anniversary Celebrations, pulling its first R&ER trains in 20 years. Info from R&ER Facebook page.

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    Does anybody know if the RER are still operating the Covid 19 2020 approach for the 6th season in a row?

    In other words if you want a rover ticket like those halcyon days of 2019 you can only attend a gala now?
     
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    ...and in a similar vein, does one still have to nominate the train you are coming back on from Eskdale? The website is silent on the matter. I went in 2023, and it was an unpleasant experience - essentially you were grilled about why you were travelling, what your plans were and what time you would come back. I was contemplating a return trip, but if that's still the approach, the money will go elsewhere.
     
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    We were planning to be in the Lakes the weekend before this event, but are looking to change our plans so we can attend this gala as R&ER is always a favourite. If anyone in the know is able to confirm whether there will likely be a 2-day or even 3-day rover ticket available that would be great? Thanks in advance.
     
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    For galas after Covid they’ve done rover tickets, only weekend of the year last few years where you could buy one.
     
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    Good news!! The covid 19 2020 approach to trains returns again by popular demand for the 2025 season!!

    So yes, each train in each direction is required in advance!!

    However, the railway does suggest those that attended multiple times per year to now attend the gala only.
     
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    47406, Apr 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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    For those that don't know, the open coaches and semi opens have also had the screens removed
     
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