Paul.Uni Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Quote GWR Longrock TMD Open Day 2019. GWR has announced they will open the doors of the Long Rock Maintenance Depot to the public on Saturday 13 April 2019, raising money for the Penlee Lifeboat station and the RNLI. On display will be a wide range of old and modern trains and locomotives which have played a part in making Cornwall’s railway a success. From the newest high tech, Intercity Express Train to vintage diesel and steam, all will be available for visitors. There will also be a chance for members of the public to see the new facilities at the depot, following its multimillion modernisation last year. During the event, one of GWR’s new Intercity Express Trains will be dedicated to heroes of Cornwall in a special ceremony. The Class 802 train will have the honour of carrying the names of Rick Rescorla and Penlee Lifeboat – Solomon Browne. Rick, originally from Hayle, was Security Chief for Morgan Stanley at the World Trade Centre and is credited with saving the lives of over 2,500 people, as he evacuated them from the South Tower. Penlee Lifeboat – Solomon Browne went down with all hands on 19 December 1981 when it went to the aid of MV Union Star. All eight crew of the lifeboat and eight passengers and crew of the Union Star were lost. The depot, which has undergone major refurbishment and modernisation during 2018, is now the main maintenance facility for the world-famous Night Riviera Sleeper service, as well as maintaining other trains in the GWR fleet. Gates open at 10am and will close at 4pm. Adult = £15 Accompanied Child (5-15 yrs) = £5 Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) = £37 Accompanied Children under 5 go free All proceeds to the RNLI and Penlee Lifeboat station. Tickets limited to 4,500. No Refunds are available. No tickets available to purchase on the day! More details will be announced via GWR social media accounts in due course. Note, whilst at the open day you will at times walk on uneven surfaces and also visit areas that are not suitable for wheelchairs and buggys ect. Please ensure you wear suitable footwear and clothing. Tickets available from https://billetto.co.uk/e/gwr-longrock-tmd-open-day-2019-tickets-331021/?fbclid=IwAR1UZ8nFZ5CryOX9vD66yq27YRokEYaNPwD92ftpVvLKBCEM4DpdJxIdGDY Locos announced so far: GWR 2251 no. 3205 from South Devon Railway GWR 57XX no. 4612 from Bodmin & Wenford Railway Port of Par Bagnall loco Alfred from Bodmin & Wenford Railway Class 47 47306 from Bodmin & Wenford Railway Class 50 50007 & 50049 from Class 50 Alliance Ltd and 50042 from Bodmin & Wenford Railway Class 08 08410 & 08645 Class 43 HST Powercars 43002 & 43185 Class 57 57604 Class 70 from Colas Rail Class 150 Class 802 Further locos are to be announced on the events facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/2286768211608751/ Edited March 21, 2019 by Paul.Uni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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