avonside1563 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 This year's Summer Steam Gala at the Foxfield railway will be held over the weekend of 16th and 17th July and will be themed around the Lancashire coalfield's Walkden area. It will feature the usual demonstration coal trains on the 1 in 19 of Foxfield Bank and passenger services between Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road and Dilhorne Park stations, alternating between the standard service set and the restored 1880s North Staffordshire Railway heritage train. Locos in action from the home fleet will include: 0-6-0ST Whiston, 0-4-0ST Bagnall 2842, 0-4-0ST Beyer Peacock 1827, 0-4-0 crane tank Dubs. Visiting loco subject to confirmation: 0-6-0ST Norman (currently running as N.C.B. 35), courtesy of the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway. The One Legged Shunter will be open all weekend serving a selection of real ales and the buffet will be open all weekend offering hot and cold food and drinks. Limited camping available. There will also be a special announcement regarding this event to follow soon - WATCH THIS SPACE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted April 3, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2016 Could be tempted to go. Its a long way from home, so will need to find somewhere to stay in my campervan. The Foxfield website mentions limited camping available, does anyone know more? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 We have a field that serves as overflow car parking which is available for camping. There is also a fresh water tap and toilets available. The only down side is you will be able to join us all in the station bar in the evenings! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Big news is that the Foxfield Railway Society have been granted the honour of receiving New L class 0-6-2T North Stafford No.2 into our Staffordshire Locomotives collection. The loco will be arriving at the end of April and, if clearance trials are successful, it is hoped to have No.2 on display at Foxfield Colliery over the July gala for some Walkden themed cameos with the austerities. The Foxfield Raiway is honoured to have been selected by the National Railway Museum as the recipients for this unique locomotive with genuine links to both North Staffordhire and our industrial heritage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 North Staffordshire Railway No.2 being loaded at Shildon today ready for her return to her native North Staffordshire at the Foxfield Railway. During the journey she will pass outside Stoke-on-Trent railway station in an homage to her old stamping grounds and near to her place of birth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted April 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2016 Its good to see NSR no. 2 going back to North Staffs and hopefully the Foxfield will have more luck with displaying and even restoring the loco than happened at Cheddleton NSR a good few years ago. I recall cabbing the loco at Chatterley Whitfield about 30 years ago, parked under colliery screens! Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Its good to see NSR no. 2 going back to North Staffs and hopefully the Foxfield will have more luck with displaying and even restoring the loco than happened at Cheddleton NSR a good few years ago. I recall cabbing the loco at Chatterley Whitfield about 30 years ago, parked under colliery screens! Dava A full assessment of the locomotive is to be undertaken with a view to a return to steam, subject to successful fund raising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Here's a sneak preview of the possibilities in the future... NSR locomotive on NSR coaches (ok slightly out of period for each other but....) [photo: Dave Scragg] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longdog Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Clone in some steam on the left to cover the modern stuff, and you've got a nice photo there. The reflections from the wet make it a great PICTURE, IMHO. Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Latest update on preparations for the gala is that the Beyer Peacock will be unavailable as some issues were found with the firebox during a recent inspection and she requires remedial repairs before returning to traffic. However the railway is currently negotiating a second visiting locomotive, which will be confirmed shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenng Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Would love to go but no transport to get there for the day :( (Any one going from Cambridge area?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 The second visiting locomotive is now confirmed as Avonside 0-6-0ST 'Cranford' recently returned to steam at Appleby Frodingham. This is a welcome return as the loco spent many years residing at Foxfield, first as an almost derelict hulk followed by the start of its restoration by Dave Smith who had almost completed the bottom end overhaul, built a new cab and bunker and started on the boiler before he decided to sell the loco on. It then left Foxfield to go to Appleby Frodingham for the restoration to be completed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Here's the complete locomotive line up for the forthcoming gala: Avonside 0-6-0ST 'Cranford' Hunslet 0-6-0ST 'No.35' Hunslet 0-6-0ST 'Whiston' Bagnall 0-4-0ST 'Kent electric No.2' Dubs 0-4-0CT First departure from Caverswall Road on the Saturday is at 06:30 for a photo charter at Foxfield Colliery (details available please PM me), first passenger train departs at 10:00 First departure from Caverswall Road on Sunday is a freight train at 09:00 followed by the first passenger train at 10:00 Timetables will be available on the day and more information can be found at www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk As usual there will be plenty of activity around the railway on the Friday with locos being prepared and some shunting at the colliery (by steam) to prepare the mineral rakes. We will be delighted to see you in the 'One Legged Shunter' station bar on Friday evening and Saturday evening, come along and join us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenng Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Love to go but no transport to get there PHOTOS PLEASE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looking forward to the gathering of old Walkden loco's. Three of us oldies attending on sat lets hope it's a nice sunny weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2016 A large number of competing events up north that weekend, plus possibly having to work. Very much hoping I can get to Foxfield at is going to so good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hoping im off work that weekend. The highlight will be the Aspinall, the Mersey docks and harbour board had 2 very similar if not the same locos no 3 and 4. Of which hoping to build a model of in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hoping im off work that weekend. The highlight will be the Aspinall, the Mersey docks and harbour board had 2 very similar if not the same locos no 3 and 4. Of which hoping to build a model of in the future. We haven't got an Aspinall at Foxfield this year.... Might have need of some Aspirin though after Saturday evening in the bar.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Sorry Avonside I meant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Sorry Avonside I meant. Ah I didn't know they had any of the same class as cranford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes with,slight detail differences no doubt such as flangless centre wheels but ill be taking plenty of detail shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 First visiting loco, No35, landed today I believe, Cranford due tomorrow. I hope to have the timetable up on here tomorrow also. Foxfield bank has been strimmed and cleared to improve the photo opportunities. Things getting ready for Saturday and even the forecast looks better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Here's the timetable for this coming weekend. Summer Gala Guide 2016.pdf Cranford arrived safely yesterday and will have its FTR and line clearance run on Friday, 35 just requires an FTR as we already operate austerity tanks. The bar has had all the beer delivered ready and it is in the cellar settling. The Miniature railway at Caverswall Road will also be in operation during the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2016 Looks like its going to be an excellent event and the guide is really good. I'm planning to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 17, 2016 I got there today. An excellent event, good weather and friendly people, both volunteers and visitors. Here are a few photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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