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Spa Vallley Railway Steam Gala 16th & 17th April

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by daz47, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. daz47

    daz47 New Member

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    STEAM GALA - SATURDAY 16th & SUNDAY 17th APRIL

    Our annual steam weekend starring GWR Prairie 5521, Jinty 47493 and recently overhauled ex-Corby Steelworks RSH 'Ugly'

    Intensive service over the new extension to Eridge from 10am each day

    All trains hauled by steam!

    Bar car on all services serving Real Ale

    Evening trains Saturday night (Groombridge only)

    Fish and Chip Special on Saturday night (prior booking essential).

    Prices:- Adult Day Rover £12, Senior Citizens Day Rover £10, Children Day Rover £6, Family (2+2) Day Rover £31 Evening Real Ale Trains (2 Return Trips) - Adults £7, Children £3.50

    PLEASE NOTE:- Engineering works between South Croydon and Oxted affect Southern train services on this weekend. A rail replacement bus will operate between Purley and Oxted. For further information please see www.southernrailway.com

    NOTE:- Due to ongoing winter maintenance and an annual boiler exam TKh 'Spartan' will not be operating this weekend.

    Daz
     
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    Double post - please ignore
     
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    Nice shots there Dave, just out of interest how do you get to the field at Groombridge (assuming you don't object to giving away your trade secrets!)?
     
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    Hi Chris

    Yes just to add what Paul said, before you drive over the bridge for Groombridge Station there is a close on the left called Lealands Close. Just opposite this is a drive track to some houses where a public fp runs adjcent. If you walk down here and follow the path through about two fields you'll then see the railway line, it's probably about a 10/15 minute walk.

    Cheers
     
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    Thanks for the video, I'd love to see the Spa Valley get another Std 4 Tank to visit again soon for a gala as that type of loco would be ideal for the line.
     
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    Paul / David

    Thanks a lot chaps, might give it an explore next time I'm down there...
     
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    David - It's definitely back on our radars at the SVR for the future. Especially as Eridge is now open. Watch this space is all I can say.

    Glad everyone enjoyed the gala weekend. I must apologise it wasn't up to our usual frenzied standards but with not knowing how well the Eridge extension would work, we went with something that was simple but also varied. Hopefully you all had fun and we can now build on it for future events.

    Matt
     
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