RMweb Gold tractionman Posted October 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2012 Just a comment re the diesel gala - I was there on Saturday and had a great day with my son, aged 6. From the pictures in the timetable I got him to pick out the locos he wanted to ride behind and from that we worked out the best turns - kept him interested all day and I enjoyed max haulage! Thanks to all those who made it happen, and nice to have sun shining down, the autumn leaves on the trees and the sight and sound of decent traction. cheers, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I've already posted some shots from last Friday in other threads but thought I'd post some different ones here. I wasn't there the whole day but did the last round trip behind the Warship - most enjoyable..! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 43106 has had it's boiler lifted for an extension to its boiler ticket and to have a new drag box fitted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nice photo"s..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I visited Bridgnorth yesterday and the yard had the air of a large Great Western shed about it. It is not that often that the ranks aren't infiltrated by 'foreign interlopers'! Seen from l-r are 7812 Erlestoke Manor, 4566, 5643 (soon to leave the line) and 5164. Out of shot to the right is 4930 Hagley Hall and behind the line up was 4936 Kinlet Hall and 2857. More images available if anyone wishes. Regards, Andy. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 More images available if anyone wishes. Yes, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2013 That bodes well for my visit to see Father C next weekend then.Any of those will do to take me to and from Arley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2013 5164 is really just the standby engine now as her boiler certificate ends in January next year, Hagley has just started on her restoration which at the moment is expected to take 3 years. I've not been able to work yet at Arley this Christmas so don't know whether Kinlet has been in use. Hope you enjoy your visit next weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 As requested here are a few more images from Bridgnorth yard. Kinlet Hall really does look the business and a taster to what we can look forward to in a few years with Hagley Hall. Regards, Andy. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2013 In use this weekend 2857, Kinlet, Earlestoke. SKP and 43106, 5634 and 5164 are spare at Bridgnorth and I understand that is the expected line up (allowing for failures) next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 The shed yard at Bridgnorth was a bit of a BR(W) tank-fest this morning with Spring Gala visitors 6435 and 1638 joining resident 1450, 4566 and 1501 (hidden behind Sir Keith Park). The Small Prairie (seen to the right) looked resplendent in it's new coat of black and will be sure to feature in next months magazines. Next weekends gala looks set to be a Western themed classic with 7828 also on the roster. Regards, Andy. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Those nice chaps at Bridgnorth had moved 4566 out into the sunshine this afternoon so I was able to grab a shot of her sparkling like a shiny new penny. In fact the ex-works sheen was too much for my taste, but I'm sure it won't last for too long. Being the last locomotive to be outshopped from Newton Abbot Works in July 1960, I do have a soft spot for this loco and would love to see her in late crest lined green again one day. Regards, Andy. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidnutter Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I hope it is just a trick of the eye but that crest doesn't like straight? She is certainly going to look good on 6 blood and custard mark 1s next weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted March 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2014 I am sure it will be just a trick of the eye. The old paint was looking a bit tired so its nice to see the old girl in a different livery. Put her on 6 and she romps away. I think the weekend should be good with 2 separate auto trains out during the day and other unusual pairings. Hopefully the weather will be kind and not the rain currently forecast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Spent a fantastic day on Friday at the Spring Steam Gala, which was certainly in contrast to the near snowed-out event this time last year! The day began at 08:30 with a spirited trip down the valley behind 1638 hauling a two coach non-stopper to Bewdley. For me the stand out performer was 4936 Kinlet Hall whose performance and sound was immense, and the full line trips after dark behind both Manors and 1450/1638 was a special experience. The whole railway takes on a new aura at night with the glow from the footplates and dimly lit stations. In all I managed twelve trips behind nine different locomotives including three double headers and two autotrains! I can only congratulate all the crews and staff of the SVR for a stunning event that ran like clockwork and hope the rest of the weekend follows suit. It is already in the diary for next year. Andy. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Great pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted March 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2014 Glad you enjoyed the night run last night back to Bridgnorth with 1450 and 1638, it was certainly more fun that the run down. At least I knew about the steam brake setter sticking by then so was able to pre empt it by dropping the res. We were never short of steam or water. The most unusual part was when 1638 primed approaching Arley and when its driver opened the taps, our cab was totally filled with steam meaning we could not see a thing! Nice pictures and glad you enjoyed the day. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi Duncan, Thanks for your insight, were you on the footplate of 1450 all day? Those night runs were a magical conclusion to a brilliant day. The sound must have carried on the still night air for miles. It really brought home to me the remarkable skills of steam footplate crews, no high intensity headlights or creature comforts in sight. I however enjoyed it all from the cosy warmth of a steam heated carriage, another once common experience that had dimmed in the memory! Regards, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted March 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2014 No sadly I did not get a run with it in auto mode on Friday, although I had a go in that mode the week before, excellent fun. Its got a quiet exhaust so hearing it above that of the other pannier was interesting. You get used to just keeping your head out of the cab for your night vision, even if it is a bit cold, my mate had a head torch so I had to be carefull. That you enjoyed a heated carriage must have meant the effect in the coaches was greater than the 15psi showing on our gauge. Regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Realy need day out on this Railway!! not been yet... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted April 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've not been to the SVR for a while now but have a soft spot for the line along with the WSR. Must revisit this year some time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinagreen Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I love this railway I find the best time to go is on bank holiday when its the green timetable, its like a mini gala and can get on and off trains through out the day. Will be good to see 4930 back again one of my first trips was with 4930 and 7819. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswjr Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Realy need day out on this Railway!! not been yet... Mate, You gotta go.it is a nice place,Get off at Hampon loade station,( a country station in the middle of now where) Then you can here the train chuff away for ages as it gos down the valley,Then the birds start singing,Then you can walk down by the river and ferry across to the pub,Its my all time best place to be,you will love it Edited April 24, 2014 by mswjr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I went yesterday and had a brilliant day. Got Sir Keith Park on the first trip out of Bridgnorth through to Kidderminster and then back to Highley. Caught it back to Kidderminster on next trip after a visit to the engine house. Then did a full line trip on the return, last train of the day. Ivatt 4 and Erlestoke Manor also in service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) . Edited October 2, 2021 by Dave47549 Removed pointless guff 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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