RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2016 Nice day out in sunny Somerset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 For some reason or another, I am not fond of 're creations" of railway events. Things like :Last train to wherever, etc, and pretending that the WSR is the S & D. Obviously it appeals to some and the that's good; just not for me. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinagreen Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I like re creation events it marks important railway history like closures and gives the chance of the taste of how things used to be and adds atmosphere. And by changing loco names and numbers makes it more interesting. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 For some reason or another, I am not fond of 're creations" of railway events. Things like :Last train to wherever, etc, and pretending that the WSR is the S & D. Obviously it appeals to some and the that's good; just not for me. Brian. Especially when they cant get the name right. S&D is the Stockton and Darlington... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted March 11, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2016 As with any hobby it's down to personal taste and yes such events can get a little cheesy - as can any day out at a preserved line - this one didn't and was obviously down to a massive effort by the WSR that was amply repaid (I hope) by the full trains - unexpected on a Thursday in March I have to say. I personally don't like the WW1 and WW2 dressing up days at preserved lines complete with bangs and ambushes(although I do also have a strong interest in the history and equipment of the World Wars) so I don't go. Having said that and what ever anyone thinks yesterday was a great opportunity to photograph a loco that I'm modelling in detail (44422); get hauled by a 7F/9F double header, see an 8F and 4MT in the flesh for the first time and eat curry sauce and chips in the sunshine. Best Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Aft'noon all, Even by day 2 (yesterday) the WSR Spring gala was one of contrasts. The sea was being blown over the sea wall at Blue Anchor on Wednesday on an icy, overcast day but Thursday was a day of stunning blue skies & sunshine, mild temps and little wind. Here are one or two stills....I'll add a camcorder link once I've uploaded it..... 34053 Sir Keith Park looked the part in its rebuilt WC guise as 34098 Templecombe. ....the standard 4 tank was sidelined after a dramatic wheelspin at Washford yesterday with a 7F taking over its diagram.... ....each of the WSR stations took on an S&D identity....Washford as Midford....Williton as Evercreech Jnc....Stogumber as Henstridge etc We enjoyed non stop running Blue Anchor to Bishops Lydeard behind 92214 yesterday....unfortunately the WTT issued by the WSR showed it to stop at Williton, causing several to be overcarried or not picked up. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 A few pictures of a lovely sunny day again today, Saturday 12th March 2016, with busy trains and stations and some great double-header combinations. SDJR 8F 2-8-0s No 53809 leading No 53808, approaching Crowcombe Heathfield with 10.45 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. British Railways Class 9F 2-10-0 No 92214 leaving Crowcombe Heathfield. LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No 48624 leads SR Rebuilt Light Pacific 34053 (temorarily re-named and numbered as 34098 Templecombe) into Williton with 11.55 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. LMS 4F 0-6-0 No 44422 double-heads with SR Unrebuilt Light Pacific No 34070 Manston at Williton with 12.45 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. British Railways standard 4MT 2-6-4T No 80043 arrives at Williton with the late running 13.03 from Bishops Lydeard, passing 44422 and 34070. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Many thanks to all at the West Somerset Railway for the Somerset & Dorset Gala - very enjoyable. Seemed very busy, too, without being stupidly crowded. I finally saw a loco being turned at Minehead. How lucky we are to still be able to witness sights like these in the 21st century. The longer loop at Williton seems to help, although I'd love to know why the first train of the day had trouble leaving punctually each day. Also, my deepest ill-wishes to the homicidal HGV driver who cut a corner on the A39 and forced me into the kerb, causing hundreds of pounds of damage to tyre, wheel and steering on my way home on Thursday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2016 Three from me on the Sunday. I was born seven days after closure so my birthday tends to coincide with these gala events quite nicely... I was there for the 40th gala in 2006 and the weather was a lot nicer this time! Hats off to all the staff and volunteers for making this such an enjoyable event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2016 One other thing worth mentioning, although I didn't get any pics, is that the Taunton model railway group were running a superb operating session on Bath Green Park and Tamerig Central, with frequent movements and bell code communication between operators. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I heard that the NRM refused permission to run 92214 as 92220 Evening Star. Any idea why? Surely a loco isn't copyrighted, besides, it has run as 92220 before. What's the difference when it's a gala weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45669 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Evening All, Having got back from a week in Somerset I have now had the time to add some pictures from the Friday to my Flickr site. If anyone would like to see them this is the first one in the Photostream : RD12846. 53809 at Bournemouth West (!) by Ron Fisher, on Flickr Alternatively, they can be found in this album : https://www.flickr.com/photos/train-pix/albums/72157663454282414 I must say that the folks on the WSR put on a really splendid show and I would like to express my thanks to all those who put in so much time and effort to create such a splendid event for the rest of us to enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted March 22, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2016 Some lovely pictures there.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45669 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 If anyone would like to have a look, I have added a further selection of pictures to my Flickr site. This is the first one in the Photostream : RD13077. 53809 and 48624 approaching Blue Anchor. by Ron Fisher, on Flickr Alternatively, they can also be found in this album : Hope they're of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 The Winter Steam gala was a bit of a reprise of the previous gala. I thought it was Red timetable today, turned out I was wrong! No pictures as the light wasn't good. My big disappointment was that the new signalling works at Williton have meant the destruction of the extensive round point rodding, replaced by point machines. Leaves very little now anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2016 The light was a bit better today. Had quite an enjoyable day. Came away with the new Withered Arm book and a Bachy class A anchor tank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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