Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Not sure if this combo will make it up the hill to Washford in the current conditions... I had a very exciting trip up that hill a few years ago in the rain - lots of wheelsip and excellent enginemanship to enjoy... Even the Manor lost its feet a little leaving Bishops just now. You can keep the sunny days, I'd rather spend a wet day on a steam railway - super atmosphere! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2019 Just arrived safe and sound. Next up is a D65XX towing a Manor Tender!!! P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I'm wondering whether the tender is the one for the Mogul/Prairie 9351 as that is apparently close to steaming and has just swapped it's wheels? Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Swapped its wheels for what? Floats? Water skis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Is the big Midland thing broken? I saw it getting towed into Minehead just now by one of the Cromptons. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 13/06/2019 at 02:31, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: Not sure if this combo will make it up the hill to Washford in the current conditions... I had a very exciting trip up that hill a few years ago in the rain - lots of wheelsip and excellent enginemanship to enjoy... Even the Manor lost its feet a little leaving Bishops just now. You can keep the sunny days, I'd rather spend a wet day on a steam railway - super atmosphere! Apparently it did!. Whilst aware of WSRs woes, a line of this length really needs big engines and obviously not heavy ones, which is a pity as most visiting excursions are large, heavy main line locos. Hopefully a return to normal soon, wet or dry! Even the dog is not impressed! Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: Is the big Midland thing broken? I saw it getting towed into Minehead just now by one of the Cromptons. The S&DJR 2-8-0? I've no idea. It only returned to steam a couple of years ago. Possibly it might be over the temporary weight restriction. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 16 hours ago, brianusa said: Apparently it did!. Whilst aware of WSRs woes, a line of this length really needs big engines and obviously not heavy ones, which is a pity as most visiting excursions are large, heavy main line locos. Hopefully a return to normal soon, wet or dry! Even the dog is not impressed! Brian. Ironically the only engine I've seen struggle was a big mainline locomotive in Flying Scotsman. Manors are the ideal size IMO. With the return of 9351 imminent it should relieve the pressure on locomotive availability a bit. Jason 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, God's Wonderful Railway 1835 said: 7822 Foxcote Manor has now come back so there will be 3 working Manors on the WSR and 7752 have left for a short spell before coming back. Booooo! When are we getting our engine back? Getting bored with travelling behind the Standard Four..... Yes! I know it's staying there for a bit... Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Gala first day, it's all 25s and 33s so far. I can see a Hymek lurking at the back of Minehead though Hymek at Bishops Lydeard too Edited June 20, 2019 by woodenhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Hymeks on parade Funny looking diesel Edited June 20, 2019 by woodenhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Teddy Bear picnic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Time for coco, but no time for bobos. Was meant to be a couple of EDs out but not seen them at all. Edited June 20, 2019 by woodenhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Posing for the camera - is this chap a member of our forum 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2019 EDs parked up at BL- no GBRF driver available today - I'm told... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2019 You seem to have caught me under the signal... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Snap! Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2019 I was going to say that there were loads of Diesel Gricers leaping off that train to rush over to the 33 up service on the other platform, but I won't. Ex works 25 at BL at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 With the WSR having limitations on weight at the moment it is actually making the gala more interesting. Usually at galas you see the big star attractions, Deltics, 50s, big steam engines - but they are having to do something with the smaller unsung heroes of the railway world and it makes a pleasant change I think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steamport Southport Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 The CCE is a bit lost. Must have taken a wrong turn at Shrewsbury and found all these diseasels. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2019 Rumour has it the WSR has a regular commitment to provide steam for a coach tour - which I understand did not turn up anyway today...made for a bit of variety though.... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2019 Oh I do so like green 37s. P 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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