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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

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    Saw a photo on Facebook earlier of one of the Manors banking 60103 out of Lydeard, with the caption saying the A3 had slipped to a stand earlier in the day.
     
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    I noted on WSR.org.uk that a new WSR Poster has been commissioned - "Steam Trains to the Seaside" - See below. Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase one of these posters, or are they only for use by the railway?
     

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    Yes, FS slipped to a stand with 8 on so the manor gave some assistance. Then the manor romped up with 8 on, no problem, showing how it should be done.
     
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    88 ran tender first MD to BL first thing then was turned and ran tender first back to MD. Why?
     
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    ...just for the record, the 33 was detached at Crowcombe this afternoon....
     
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    Not an issue. A problem.
     
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    These have been commissioned by Sam White of the WSR's Commetcial Department as an advertising poster.

    But there have been a number of requests for them to be made available for purchase, and that is being considered (or at least, will be, after the excitements of Flying Scotsman have passed).

    It would do no harm for you to make your views known to the WSR Commercial Drpartment - contact via the WSR website.

    Robin
     
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    Thanks Robin, I'll do that.

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    So tell me , GWR stands for -- Gresley Was Right or Great Way Round or God's Wonderful Railway ?
     
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    It appears that you have an issue with my comment. ;) <BJ>
     
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    Gotcha - Wet Rail

    Yesterday......

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    West Somerset Railway - Then and Now #60

    Watchet 1958 / 2017

    Not a great deal to say that viewers won't pick up for themselves. Into the early 60's the sidings saw considerable goods traffic.

    The additions to the Goods Shed occasionned by the recent refurbishment and extension of the boat museum are obvious. Watchet is to be congratulated on its community efforts in recent years.

    Copyright C Caddy / Robin White

    1958
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    2017
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    How long it take you to think that one up?! :)
     
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    Rather less time that it took to rescue FS....

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    Gresley Pacifics and the West Country don't seem to get on do they...
     
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    We had the same problem with a King-hauled excursion from Minehead a few years ago which failed to get up Washford Bank unassisted early one morning.

    I do appreciate that GWR / BR(W) Manors are not prototypical WSR locomotives but they do seem very much at home.

    I am, of course, fortunate to live halfway up the bank from Williton to Crowcombe and never tire of listening to the last train of the day barking its way up the valley. Very special.

    Robin
     
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    Living 2 miles or so away from Old Hill Bank before I flew the nest to the Fens, it was always nice to be able to hear something hard at work up there. Steam or Diesel, when it's working hard it sounds bloody good! 2 weeks ago I could hear a certain A1 on my way to work, put a smile on my face and a spring in my step! :)
     
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    Gresley Was Right - too listen to Churchward that is......
     
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