STEEL, STEAM & STARS II - Llangollen Rly - 18 to 26 April 09

have the two mystery guests been confirmed as visiting yet?

 

Maybe they are waiting for the next issue of The Beano (major sponsor) to hit the nation's door mats tomorrow. Then, perhaps, all will be revealed?

 

Said publication hit my doormat today, the locos are listed but still state TBC.

I will be attending on the Tuesday and Wednesday, as I can't get weekends off work. Am thoroughly looking forward to it, will be my first visit to the line too. Looking at the details regarding the Ian Allan special on the Wednesday, is that an additional train to the timetable as I see you have to book on it and it's not included with the gala ticket?

 

The latest I heard is one isnt ready the other depends then theres a third just incase on one of the other two.

Who knows may be 1, maybe 2 maybe 3 or maybe none, maybe one is on it's way already.

It is April 1st afterall.. maybe concorde will do a fly past too.

 

Sorry if this has already been covered, but any info on the proposed Thursday night photo shoot? Cheers.

 

No, the Ian Allan Train will simply have 2/3 carriages reserved. The rest of the train will be open to the public (it is an 8coach train.)

There will only be one if we are honest. Whether its choice 1, 2, 3 or even 4 or 5 even we don't know!

Apologies. I had it all planned out. Once I had completed the wt/t I was to put out notices for the 2 photography sessions and get them filled. However the wt/t didn't go to plan and even now I am making arrangements for it. If you want a place pm with with your name and a contact detail and I'll let you know more later. See if I can make an official announcement by end of week.

 

When do the £3 brochures get dispatched?

 

Due to delays with the timetable and other last minute data / photos needed for the guide, it went to the printers later than intended.

They will be sent out as soon as possible.

An earlier post on this topic gave some details. I shall repost it.

 

It's at the printers. I believe delivery should be right before Easter for those who have pre-ordered.[/quote:tdkrhhac]

Cheers mate.[/quote:tdkrhhac]

The brochure is being printed at the moment. Delivery of them to Wales is expected on the 7th/8th April for immediate despatch to people who have pre-paid for them. We couldn't submit the artwork to the printers until Tuesday because I needed to get photos from the charter on Monday!

It is a 36 page full colour production with lots of pictures and packed with info about all the locos and events. Also included is the timetable for all 9-days which includes the loco allocations.

In the meantime here's what the cover looks like anyway:[/quote:tdkrhhac]

 

The brochure looks like this

 

STEEL, STEAM & STARS
Llangollen Railway
18TH - 26ND APRIL 2009

Program of Events

Saturday 18

Gala officially opens at 8am with the departure of the 1st train comprising ex GWR Dukedog 9017 BR black the first time in over 49 years a Dukedog has steamed down the Dee Valley.
Pete Waterman will officially open the event with this departure
Then follows a half hourly service throughout the day
Motive power for the day will include Mayflower, Morayshire and City of Truro 9017 5199 44806/1 6430 5526 and maybe 6100
At Llangollen station the organisers the “Betton Grange Society” will be running there stand, there will also be various other trade stands and the Patriot project will be promoting the building of the “Unknown Warrior”
On Platform one at Llangollen station there will be a chance for your first cup of tea and a bite to eat upstairs in the Henry Robertson suite the Beer festival will be open price is £5 entrance complete with Steel Steam & Stars II glass
On Platform two accessible by the footbridge you can view the steam railway staff putting the next issue together.
There will be access to the shed at the end of Platform two where you can view the latest progress on the building of 6880 and a chance to talk to the 6860 team also on show will be in the final stages of restoration 80072 onging will be 5532 5539 7754 and Burtonwood brewer the boilers of 2807 5773and 7298 will also be available for inspection awaiting in the wings for her turn is 7822 Foxcote Manor.
Llangollen is also the departure point for the freight train you can ride on a small fee applies to this

Please remember there are no one trip only tickets Steel Steam & Stars II is an event with fixed price ticketing that give you access to all trains throughout the day
At Berwyn you will find the station open serving tea and refreshments
Moving passed Deeside where you may pause awhile to let trains pass you arrive at Glyndrfrdwy
At Glyndrwrdwy we recommend you break your journey at least once throughout the day to take a look at the smaller scales starting at 31/2 inch and going right through to 10/14 there will be over fifty live steam Locomotives for you to view and see running rides will be available for a small fee there will be a collection of Traction engines going through their paces
For those interested in two wheel petrol power there will be a collection of Vintage motorbikes
A Snack bar selling various types of food with substance will be on site along with teas and coffees
At Carrog the train will terminate and do not be surprised if the Locomotive that brought you is not the one taking you back
In the station building there is a cafe serving teas coffees and refreshments on ths Car park at carrog you will find numerous trade stands and exhibitions from Hornby, Ian Allan Publishing etc
On Platform 2 there will be an Exhibition of Paintings by Eric Bottomley GRA
Trains run until 9.50pm last round trip Llangollen return
There are no lineside photographic passes

The beavertail and Thompson Buffet are running all day and everyday there maybe an inspection salon appearing

Sunday 19th

The service starts at 9am and finishes at 6.30 the Locomotives of the day will be
Motive power for the day will include Mayflower, Morayshire and City of Truro 9017 5643 44806/1 5526 and maybe 6100 everything that is available to see on Saturday applies on Sunday

Monday 20th

Monday will feature Locomotives number 9017 5526 and 5199 the Beavertail will be running and there may well be a freight cruise in the evening more details on this later first trip from Llangollen is 11am the last trip is 16.50

Tuesday 21st

Tuesday is Scottish day featuring Morayshire Mayflower and a renumbered Black five complete with a Blue Smokebox Number being 44801 if 6100 is available she may well be running first trip from Llangollen is 11am the last trip is 16.50
A special showing tonight at the Bridge End Hotel of PSOVs latest offering
Which starts at 7.30 a separate entry fee applies and Morayshire will be running an evening special departing Llangollen at 21.45 either a day rover required or a one off price of £8 available on the train

Wednesday 22nd

Its Ian Allan Special recreation day today featuring 3440 City of Truro, 9017 and 5526 both in BR Black expect headboards galore all creating the feel of those famous Ian Allan Specials first trip from Llangollen is 11am the last trip is 16.50
There will be a Film show in the Bridge End Hotel featuring archive footage from B& R video again this starts at 7.30 a separate entry fee applies
City of Truro will be running an evening special departing Llangollen at 21.45 either a day rover required or a one off price of £8 available on the train

Thursday 23rd

A day for a certain type of wheel arrangement that being the 4-4-0 featuring 3440 City of Truro 9017 and 246 Morayshire first train out first train departs Llangollen at 10.30 and will be paced at 45minute departures until 16.30
In the evening there will be a photoshoot on shed starting 18.00 until Midnight it will feature all locomotives and 7822 next to 9017a small fee applies and there will be Loco crews rostered for this to move locos around

Friday 24th

Back to business with an intensive Timetable starting at 9 am and finishing at 21.45 which is the last round trip Locomotives of the day will be Motive power for the day will include Mayflower, Morayshire and City of Truro 9017 5199 44806/1 5526 and maybe 6100
Expect all exhibits at Glyndrfrdwy and Carrog to be back up and running

Saturday 25th

Like last Saturday this is going to be a busy day with a intensive service departure every half hour from Llangollen first departure is at 8am last train at 21.45 Mayflower, Morayshire and City of Truro 9017 5199 6430 5526 and maybe 6100
The Welsh Highland Heritage railway special will depart Carrog at 19.335 Hauled by 9017 and 5199 on eight coaches this also the second day Morayshire and Mayflower Doublehead you will have to buy the Brochure to find the other one

Sunday 26th

Starting a 8.30am the last round trip to Carrog is 15.00 the is a Glyn Valley Tramway Group AGM departing at 11am hauled by 6430 and 5526 there is a 16.15 departure that is Hauled by 9017 this train will not leave Carrog until 18.30
The last day draws to close with the cavalcade of ALL locomotives arriving at Carrog at 18.05
The last train leaves at 18.30 with a choice of 6100 or the LNER pairing bringing Steam Steel & Stars II to a close

Then it’s off to the Beer festival for us to drink the left over’s and more than likely get very pissed

 

Yes that is corrct, we are now allowed to mention 6100 is our mystery guest, subject to completion of repairs! Though we are looking for a reserve engine so don't take it as guaranteed.

 

Is there any kind of photo shoot on the friday night ?

(I'm booking accomodation tomorrow).

At last the worst kept secret of April fools day is out

 

Which Friday ?

 

Yea!!! Fingers crossed that the good people at Crewe are able to quickly make whatever repairs and fettling are necessary to have her at Llangollen for SSS2!!!

 

17th ?

 

Fraid not ADB968008. 44801 and 1306 will be out on the line during the day, 1306 working a private charter train for Ian Allan Publishing and 44801 on the 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 Llangollen service train.


Oh btw, the 19:10 Special on Saturday 18th is earmarked for haulage behind the Mystery Guest...

 

Hello all

Due to demand for tickets we have extended our deadline for adavnce tickets slaes until the 13th of April

Click here for more information on saving you some £££

http://www.6880gala.co.uk/

See you there

 

Not quite the first time, due to 9 days of photo charters over the past 2 weeks......

 

aye, but they haven't taken it all the way from Ruabon to Barmouth Junction on any of these charters, perhaps the Betton Boys have another trick up their sleeve #-o