Horsetan Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 .... I'm hoping this isn't an indication of interest in the steam events, because if it is it'll just be me going. Ah, but then you'll have the entire place to yourself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) ... Those who do not like diesels (or steam for that matter) are of course perfectly at liberty not to attend any particular event. This is true for the enthusiast community, who might just take care to see what is going on. But most visitors to any railway fall under the heading of 'General Public' who might be under the impression that they are going to see a steam engine or engines. If so they will be disappointed to see only diesels and won't go back again. I think it's important for railways to encourage return visitors from the 'general public' because that is where their financial security lies not in the attendance of a minority. Edited January 24, 2017 by PenrithBeacon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Which is why all heritage outfits advertise the dates of special events such as diesel galas - to attract those who want to see the special event, and to advise those who have no interest in them to come another day. Most people are understanding enough to realise that if they don't check before setting off and turn up for a special event that doesn't interest them, then that's just too bad. Minority interest events are usually out of the peak season so the 'damage' is going to be pretty minimal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2017 Diesels I don't mind at all, Flying Scotsman on the other hand I would not go near with a twenty mile long cattle prod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted January 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2017 "The event will feature 4 working Deltics, D9002, D9009, 55019 and 55022 and we are working on a surprise visitor and will be a Deltic ONLY event.' Kinda limits the surprise somewhat. It would need to be 15,16, both under overhaul or the prototype. Choices choices. What state will the ex-37 be in by then? A static exhibit to encourage donations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 26, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2017 Oh dear, the diesels are only on a couple of weekends! There are loads of steam events this year... 2017 is truly the year for everyone at the Bluebell. My glass is always full to over-flowing, rather than all these negative comments as those on here that know me will attest to! Let's enjoy the locos whatever type they are. Thanks, Neal. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 What state will the ex-37 be in by then? A static exhibit to encourage donations? Am I to take it that the Bluebell has a resident Class 37? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I think he's referring to the 37 which is being chopped about at Barrow Hill to resemble a baby deltic, which will then be fitted with a 9 cylinder deltic engine. If that's fit to travel it would be an interesting sight, particularly for drone fans. Edited January 27, 2017 by Zomboid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher125 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I think there's some way to go before it's ready to visit other railways, there's pretty regular updates on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Baby-Deltic-Project-163064267100595/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I can't make out what you are trying to say with this statement? Most preserved railways run a diesel gala. Some combine it to make a mixed traction weekend. Although I am surprised at the Bluebell playing host to 4 Deltics. It's not really a Bluebell led event, I gather that the DPS were looking for a line to host their AGM on and decided after the last Deltic gala to hold another one on the line again. As for people turning up on a non steam day to find Diesels running - It does and occasionally can still happen, When the line was running the 101/108 Hybrid between East Grinstead and Horsted Keynes a few years ago, I do remember one person turning up and finding they couldn't go all the way down to Sheffield Park. It was however well publicised that the bottom half of the line was closed for Engineering work and that the DMU would run. It was also rather well attended for what is the quietest part of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 2, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2017 More news from the railway: Diesel gala will now include a class 37 and a real ale event on the Saturday evening. Unrebuilt City of Wells is visiting on one of the event days. Shareholders weekend has moved from April to October. Busy year at the railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Just had a letter from Bluebell explaining Scotsman ticket arrangements. Scotsman Round Trips are £35. Bookable online via an independent agent. Tickets are planned to go on sale Monday 6th February. Covers trips on the non-Scotsman trips. Train is formed of 8 carriages, including the GN Saloon. GN Saloon available for hire info on: http://www.bluebell-railway.com/event/corporate-flying-scotsman/ Non Scotsman day tickets are £25. Planned to go on sale end of February or early March. There may be some pay on the day tickets available. Members & Life Members non Scotsman tickets are £15. You can only book these between Monday 20th & 24th February. Platform tickets for Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes & Kingscote stations are £10. You can only buy these on the day, subject to no overcrowding issues. Platform tickets for East Grinstead will not be available. To sign up for email alerts about ticket release go to http://www.bluebell-railway.com/event/flying-scotsman/ Edited February 2, 2017 by Paul.Uni 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Does any body know if the admission time on your ticket (1hr before your allotted trip on Flying Scotsman is the earliest time you can come on site at the Bluebell that day or if you can be there for early doors and enjoy the museum, ride other trains while you wait ? Many thanks Chris ....edit Apparently you can. Edited February 13, 2017 by Chrisr40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 14, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2017 Bought our tickets yesterday and apparently 1/2 of the seats for Flying Scotsman have sold out already. Details here: http://www.bluebell-railway.com/event/flying-scotsman/ Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bluebell-railway We have booked onto a camps site for a couple of days, which weather permitting should be walking distance to the railway. Apparently part of the camp site runs alongside the railway, but think its the wooded bit, rather than clear fields. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Really looking forward to this, I've never seen Flying Scotsman in the flesh. It looks totally unrecognizable to me because I'm so use to the LNER version that spent years whizzing around my childhood layout and I hate BR liveries on grouping and pre grouping locos, but looking forward to seeing it all the same 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 15, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) it will certainly be an experience, not sure about the crowds though. The whole area will be packed. edit: The railway is expecting @6,000 per day! Edited February 15, 2017 by Neal Ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 19, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2017 Apparently there are now less than 100 tickets left for Flying Scotsmans visit. Plus, changes to three platform faces have already been done to get the loco down to East Grinstead. Dormant has been done, Lingfield and Oxted need to be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Apparently there are now less than 100 tickets left for Flying Scotsmans visit. Plus, changes to three platform faces have already been done to get the loco down to East Grinstead. Dormant has been done, Lingfield and Oxted need to be done. Expensive! Who is funding that, the BB or the taxpayer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) I've just seen a classic 'disgusted of Tunbridge Wells' type tirade about the platform adjustments at Dormans, Lingfield and Oxted, ranting on about how the gap between train and platform is being widened, who is paying for it, it's all GTR's fault, etc, etc, etc, adnauseum.... Must be a Daily Mail reader.... Edited February 19, 2017 by John M Upton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 21, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2017 Expensive! Who is funding that, the BB or the taxpayer? Network rail I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's only correcting a gap that has been getting smaller - Dormans was because of embankment slippage causing the gap to close up, so would have had to be done sooner or later otherwise you'd risk even the super narrow Class 377s not being able to get through. Regards, Dan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Bought our tickets yesterday and apparently 1/2 of the seats for Flying Scotsman have sold out already. Details here: http://www.bluebell-railway.com/event/flying-scotsman/ Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bluebell-railway We have booked onto a camps site for a couple of days, which weather permitting should be walking distance to the railway. Apparently part of the camp site runs alongside the railway, but think its the wooded bit, rather than clear fields. Have you any website or Name for said Campsite? Might be handy for future use on visit to B/B Railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 22, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2017 This one, just a bit further up the road: http://www.heavenfarm.co.uk/Camping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Timetable for the Flying Scotsman days http://www.bluebell-railway.com/file/298/timetable-for-website.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60526 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Anyone interested in the diesel weekend starting tomorrow might want to look at the changed line up http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/whats_new.html The Western weekend is now an English electric weekend, 1x50, 2x20, 2x73 + resident 09 + sentinel "Skippy" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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