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West Somerset Railway - Spring Steam Gala - 22nd to 25th March 2018

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Aberdare, Jan 7, 2018.

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  1. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    Steam bus timetable anyone
     
    johnofwessex, Mar 23, 2018
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    S160 performed well all day today. I think the engineering staff at MD should be congratulated. We're all very quick to complain if the timetable slips a little, so when the railway staff work through the night to ensure that guests don't go home disappointed they deserve a big pat on the back.

    Stef.
     
    6960 Raveningham Hall, Mar 23, 2018
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    My footage of the Gala on Thursday including 6046 struggling up Crowcombe Bank with a broken drain cock and some spirited climbs up Washford Bank by Witherslack Hall and Foxcote Manor. Part 2 will feature the Gala on Sunday. Enjoy.
     
    AlexGWR1994, Mar 23, 2018
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    My footage from the Saturday. Highlights for me were the two Panniers, 7822 & 6990 double heading, and 6960 on the Quantock Belle set. I hope you enjoy! :)
     
    KristianGWR, Mar 25, 2018
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  5. AnthonyTrains2017

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    Fantastic gala.
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Mar 25, 2018
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    Thanks to all involved in making the Gala happen. I went with no great intention of producing a video, I really wanted to see 6024 with its wheels back under but I had such a good day that heres my video of the day...

     
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    And in case you haven't seen enough here's mine, taken on the first two days:
     
    Hemerdon, Mar 25, 2018
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    Spent Friday at the Gala, and it was great. The timetable allowed for rides behind all visitors, and each ride was a highlight! Well done, all concerned.

    John
     
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  9. AnthonyTrains2017

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    Epic video
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Mar 25, 2018
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  10. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    What happened to the Steam Bus? The children & I had fun riding to Dunster on it yesterday.

    Next year what about a race at Dunster between th ebus and train?
     
    johnofwessex, Mar 25, 2018
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  11. AnthonyTrains2017

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    Failed on the last trip on saturday. Slowly went back minehead and straight on to trailer. Hope it gets fixed and comes again to a gala, that was fantastic addition
     
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    Why is it that the sunshine and warmer weather always comes the day after the last day of gala? :mad:
     
    DragonHandler, Mar 26, 2018
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    Don't like it too sunny. Shiny locos and sunny sun don't go well for photos.
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Mar 26, 2018
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    My footage of the Gala filmed on Sunday which included Double Headed Halls and a few long distance shots including 1450 at Bicknoller and 7822 Foxcote Manor climbing Washford Bank TWICE! Enjoy.
     
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    My shots from over the Friday and morning of Saturday. First time attending the railway for linesiding (although I did contribute by purchasing a booklet as well as my mum and dog riding the trains.) I will definitely be coming back after a great gala. Cannot fault the staff/members who were very helpful and all I heard was kind remarks about them! Ralph (my dog) had a great day out riding the train! Attached is my video as mentioned
     
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    Shot of the S160 at Leigh Bridge with the early freight yesterday. forum-5397.jpg
     
    PamW, Mar 26, 2018
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    Superb videos, what camera are you using guys. Camera or video camera.
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Mar 26, 2018
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    Should have been at the SVR last Sunday then!
     
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    Don’t like snow either
     
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    You would of been fine, there was plenty of flat, dull murk as well!
     
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