kada33 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi Castle where's the best place to park for the day and what cost implications are there? Do you need the correct change if paying Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi Dave, There are two places to park, the station car park (expensive) or the car park opposite the station (a few quid on a weekend). I hope this helps! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 ARGGGHHH!Just checked the train times and I think I'm going to have to pull out. Train won't get there till 12:30pm not leaving me much of a day to look around properly. I'm going to have to save it for a Saturday in a few weeks time. I could have sworn last month when I looked there were more trains in the morning. Sorry to be a nuisance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi C.G., I can show you round from then - you won't miss much! Up to you though good sir... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Im going to have to pull out of this sorry. Works called me in and i need the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks Castle, quite a long way to go to only have half a day of fun. I'll come along another day over summer, then I'll be able to take my time. I'll still come say hello if you're on duty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hi Castle, just wanted to check I'm on the list before I get my train ticket. Also the weather forecast I looked at was crap for sun, will it still go on if it's raining or is a lot of it inside? Doesn't bother me personally. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hi Castle, just wanted to check I'm on the list before I get my train ticket. Also the weather forecast I looked at was crap for sun, will it still go on if it's raining or is a lot of it inside? Doesn't bother me personally. Steve. The Met Office weather forecasts for the area are - at the moment - a toss up between occasional light showers and sunny spells and most of the site isn't too far from cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks Castle, quite a long way to go to only have half a day of fun. I'll come along another day over summer, then I'll be able to take my time. I'll still come say hello if you're on duty. Hi All, No problem everyone - I will still go a head if the weather is bad it is no problem - the workshops and stores are covered and it will be a light bracing walk in the rain under an umbrella between the buildings and to look at anything else we want to see so bring a brolly and you will be fine! Sorry to hear about the couple of people not able to attend now - 2014 tour anyone? In the words of the terminator - I'll be back! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Just a note to say that our attendance is now in doubt. We're about to move house (signed the contract yesterday!), and had earmarked this Saturday as a day for sorting and packing stuff. But that's now had a spanner thrown in the works by other commitments, so I may have to shuffle that back to Sunday and give up on the Didcot tour. I'm still keen to come if I can, so I'm going to leave it until the last minute to make a final decision. It's possible that it may be just me instead of the whole family, or possibly me and one or both of the children, as my wife is probably more likely than I am to think that packing is more important than trains! I hope this isn't going to be a problem for the rest of the group. Essentially, if I don't appear to be there, don't waste time looking for me or waiting for me to join the tour group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will J Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 ~Show and tell~ Looking forward to Sunday very much, I was wondering (knowing the site at Didcot quite well) if there was a safe place where we could leave models or other items that might be of interest to other folks attending. I was thinking about bringing my Victoria Bridge diorama along.. I could happily walk from the car park and under the station with it under my arm, but wouldn't want to lug it around all day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Will, Yes - we will find somewhere in the 4079 store to put it for your Show and tell! Is there anything anyone else wants to store? Am I going to have to bring a resident of Little Didcot along too? All the best, Castle Mark - next time good sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Will, Yes - we will find somewhere in the 4079 store to put it for your Show and tell! Is there anything anyone else wants to store? Am I going to have to bring a resident of Little Didcot along too? All the best, Castle Mark - next time good sir! The photos of Little Didcot's stock are enticing to say the least. I think, however, that there is so much I will want to look at / photograph as 12" scale that it will be a full day. Don't forget the Charity Buckets are supposed to be out for us to weight down before the following weekend's extravaganza! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Looks like I can't make it this time round. 2014 perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrush Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is the 1127 arrival at Didcot OK for this shindig, please? Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is the 1127 arrival at Didcot OK for this shindig, please? Andy Are you that distrustful of FGW punctuality Mr R? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hi All, Shame that Mr EBD - see you next time sir! It should be no problem at all Andy - just get your train rides in before hand as last time the locos were on disposal by the time we finished! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hi All, Shame that Mr EBD - see you next time sir! It should be no problem at all Andy - just get your train rides in before hand as last time the locos were on disposal by the time we finished! All the best, Castle Thanks for that reminder Castle - must ensure that our enroute breakfast stop is completed in a timely manner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted July 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2013 Wishing you all an excellent day. I'm sure it'll be a GRAND DAY OUT. Again, sorry we can't be there but we'll be thinking of you as we trundle trains in and out of Camel Quay at the Colwyn MRE. Polly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Warning for anyone using the A43 between Northampton and Brackley Whilst the RMWeb Members Tour is one of the nation's most important events, there is a small matter of a Classic Car Race Meeting at Silverstone with around 30,000 visitors possible. Please expect delays if using that section of the A43. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrush Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Are you that distrustful of FGW punctuality Mr R? Yes, yes and yes, Mike! Also having to plan to circumvent the bus FCC are threatening me with from Stevenage to Kings Cross (they must think I came up the Clyde on a bike, bus indeed...!) Distrustful of St Neots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Gastle, mention of a 2014 tour sounds great. I visited last year for only a couple of hours on my way south to a track day at Brands Hatch (It was a very worthwhile detour) but, I would really like a proper tour with a knowledgeable guide. I shall keep myes ear to the ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks Castle, got my ticket and looking forward to sunday. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hi All, I always enjoy sharing the contents of our extensive toy box! I look forward to Sunday and there will doubtless be a 2014 version of the tour. I hope that there are a whole heap of pictures uploaded here after the trip! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sorry about the late notice Castle but could I add one to my party please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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