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Morning all

Just thought I'd create a topic to keep those interested informed of any dates and times that 50027 Lion is running on the MidHants Railway.

Lion will make its 2nd debut at the MidHants on Saturday 13th October with timings to be announced on the Watercressline website soon. If you can please get along and support this event as success could lead to more days out for the Vac.

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Evening all

 

The timings for Lion's run out on Sunday have been confirmed as follows:

 

Alresford departures 09.30, 12.08 and 14.10.

 

Alton departures 10.20, 13.12 and 15.12.

 

Please support this event and ask if the diesel is running when you buy your tickets. Let's show the MidHants that diesels are popular too! Unfortunately Im booked to be away for this weekend.

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After the successful running day in October 2012 the MHR have agreed the following dates for Lion to work passenger trains:

Saturday 25th May
Sunday 30th June
Saturday 3rd August
Sunday 13th October


The dates are available on the railway website (under loco roster).

Please come and support us.

 

These dates are in addition to the Diesel Gala weekend 26-28th April!

Further info nearer the time.
 

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Hi all

 

'Lion' will be out and about again this Sunday 19th May during the watercress festival on the MidHants.

 

50027 will work 09.20, 11.20, 13.20 & 15.20  off Alton. Off Alresford 10.30, 12.30, 14.30 & 16.30.

 

This is in addition to the already announced running days due to the non-availability of 37905.

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More Class 50 bashing available this weekend as Lion is out yet again this Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd June. 

Both days trains:

 

Ex Alresford      1020 1212 1412.
Ex Alton            1115 1315 1505.

 

So three more round trips in the sunshine to enjoy!

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Due to the very high temperatures and resulting dry conditions we are currently experiencing the Watercress Line will suspend steam services and run heritage diesels only this weekend, 13th and 14th July. This applies to the daytime services and to the RAT and dining trains this weekend. We apologise for the disappointment this may cause but feel the decision is necessary given the increased fire risk at this time. 

The heritage diesels will be running to the same standard 2 loco timetable.

 

 

Morning all,

 

Above has been lifted from the WNXX forum, and all services being worked by the Class 50 and the Hampshire unit this weekend!

 

http://www.watercressline.co.uk/product.php?xProd=13

 

Link to timetable.

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Regarding this weekend. 50 will run from Alresford, Hammy from Alton. As an extra special treat (for those that like this sort of thing) 08 377 is currently rostered to work the Belle on Saturday evening. I believe it will only be as far as Ropley to stay out of the way of the 50 which will be on the RAT

 

 

Above copied from WNXX looks like a mini diesel gala with Gronk haulage! They must all be doing a rain dance down Ropley way by now!

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At the moment it would be easier to list the dates when it's not running......

 

You're right, that's why I'll be down tomorrow to hopefully play a small part in trying to get 37905 fit to go! Lion could do with a breather!

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A bit fed up with it to be honest - I've been a volunteer in the MHR loco dept for 27 years, never had a prolonged steam ban like this. Most of the locos have ashpan sprays and spark arrestors now, the lineside is tidy, can't quite see what's different from other dry years.

 

Lazy option in my opinion.

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Have you seen how many (thankfully small) lineside fires there have been on the line, there must be about a dozen (I havent actually counted them) areas which have burned back.

 

Lets not forget there are a lot of fields beside the railway with their crops in full flight, its just being decent to help protect the crops of your neighbours.

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Have you seen how many (thankfully small) lineside fires there have been on the line, there must be about a dozen (I havent actually counted them) areas which have burned back.

 

Lets not forget there are a lot of fields beside the railway with their crops in full flight, its just being decent to help protect the crops of your neighbours.

Did you note this line in my post: '......can't quite see what's different from other dry years'

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Evening all,

 

I have changed the thread title to be more inclusive of all the diesels at the MidHants Railway now that there is more than one loco that works!

 

Next Sunday's planned running day (October 13th) for Lion has been altered slightly at the suggestion of '27s owner to include a run out for both the 'Slugs'. The likely result is that 50027 will make one round trip followed by two trips using 37901 & 37905 either TnT or doubleheaded (still to be decided). There have been many requests for a running day for the 37s and as Lion has covered over 3000 miles this year already, this is probably the best and possibly the only way to facilitate these requests this year.

 

50027 has recently had new brushes fitted and a clean up/repaint of the main generator.

37905 has had all its tanks re-certified as well as other repairs and is fit to run again.

37901 I believe has some minor fuel leaks that will be cured soon, but is fit to run.

 

All being well the 37s will cover this year's Santa Specials with Lion only as backup giving the 50 a well earned rest to allow some TLC after a hard year!

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Evening all,

 

The following lifted from WNXX site as posted by Lion's owner.

 

 

The plan as it stands for Sunday 13th October will be as follows:

50027 will work the 10:50 from Alton to Alresford and the 11:45 Alresford to Alton. At Ropley at 11:55 37901 will attach to the rear.

37901 will work the 12:50 Alton to Alresford (with 50027 on the rear as far as Ropley, which goes to shed), upon arrival at Alresford 37901 will remain on the country end of the train.

37905 (Which will already be at Alresford), will attach to the London end of the train and work the 13:45 Alresford to Alton with 37901 on the rear.

Upon arrival at Alton 37905 will run round and attach to the front of 37901 for the 14:50 Alton to Alresford.

37901 will lead 37905 (still as a pair) on the return 15:45 Alresford to Alton.

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There has been agreed a program of Diesel running days on the Mid Hants Railway for 2014, which will operate in addition to the 2014 printed timetables. The good news is that there will be a booked Diesel Loco hauled service once a month from April to October smiling.gif . The dates for your diary are as follows:

April 26th (Class 50)
May 10th (Class 37)
June 8th (Class 50)
July 12th (Class 37)
August 23rd (Class 50)
September 21st (Class 37)
October 5th (Class 50 + 37)

This is in addition to the Diesel Gala on 5th - 7th September and the Hampshire Unit running days.

All services are subject to the usual availability issues, but it is a great opportunity to build on from last years efforts thumbsup.gif . The services will generally be two return trips from Alresford, and details and loco allocations will be published in due course. Please come along and support us if you can.

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