bike2steam Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A blast from the past, one of the best locos to run on the SVR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Its always a balance isn't it! And thanks for the kind comments too - hope we will see you at end of July Phil You will indeed. Definitely Saturday, and if I've got nothing happening on Friday I might also be able to help then. Please could you PM me some more information, such as start time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2017 Will do as soon as I have it - it isn't so much like formal show..... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We're nearly ready to announce our fourth visiting locomotive for our Autumn Steam Gala! Here's a clue; it runs on narrow gauge tracks... https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite/status/873131408239321088 The F&WHR twitter has liked that tweet, so it's probably a F&WHR loco. Prince? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS2968 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Should be interesting with eight on Eardington Bank! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) You know what I think they should do. Before you all moan at the many risks, I think the F&WHR loco (whatever it is) should come equipped with at least 100 yards of track and a coach, and then offer shuttle rides between Highley 'box and the Engine House. If the NYMR can do it in Grosmont tunnel, why can't we? Surely anything they do we can do better? Edited June 9, 2017 by SVRlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Just announced on Facebook... "We're thrilled to announce the final visiting locomotive for our Autumn Steam Gala...and it's 154 years old! Courtesy of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, we're delighted to welcome back No. 2 Prince. The 1863 built 'Small England' was on static display at The Engine House at Highley for a couple years, and it will return to the Railway from September 21st - 24th - this time in steam! The locomotive will be running on all four days at The Engine House, paired with a replica Victorian carriage, giving you the opportunity to have a short ride on one of the Great Little Trains of Wales. Prince completes the line-up for this year's event, starring alongside No. 926 Repton, Y14 No. 564 and No. 323 Bluebell. We'll see you there for our BIGGEST steam event of the year, with all-night running and many more special attractions." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redkiterail Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Here are some of my pictures from the recent diesel gala the rest on my flick album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/redkiterail/albums/72157682239143470 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Just announced on Facebook... "We're thrilled to announce the final visiting locomotive for our Autumn Steam Gala...and it's 154 years old! Courtesy of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, we're delighted to welcome back No. 2 Prince. The 1863 built 'Small England' was on static display at The Engine House at Highley for a couple years, and it will return to the Railway from September 21st - 24th - this time in steam! The locomotive will be running on all four days at The Engine House, paired with a replica Victorian carriage, giving you the opportunity to have a short ride on one of the Great Little Trains of Wales. Prince completes the line-up for this year's event, starring alongside No. 926 Repton, Y14 No. 564 and No. 323 Bluebell. We'll see you there for our BIGGEST steam event of the year, with all-night running and many more special attractions." Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 A good morning/afternoon spent photographing visiting BR Clayton Class 17 D8568... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2017 Smashing photos Gareth How long is the Clayton staying? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 According to my father that very Clayton was the yard pilot of Fountainhall, on the Borders line, in the early 60s when he was growing up there in the station house (my grandfather was the station master)! It's a small world we live in. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Smashing photos Gareth How long is the Clayton staying? Phil My understanding is that she is with us til September and then goes onto the Dean Forest Railway before returning to the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway. Really enjoyed the ride behind her today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2017 Cheers - would like to get some miles in behind her, both SVR and DFR convenient for me Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28XX Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 New topic within this. Is anyone going to the 40's weekends June 25th / 26th & July 1st / 2nd? And are you going in period dress? We need to know. And we need photos after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 New topic within this. Is anyone going to the 40's weekends June 25th / 26th & July 1st / 2nd? And are you going in period dress? We need to know. And we need photos after. I might be doing a turn on the Saturday of that weekend, not sure in what department though. But if I'm not working then I might wear a tweed jacket I've had for a while but not got round to properly wearing. Anyone going as Captain Mainwaring? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Was hoping to get a photo today of our GWR 57XX Pannier 5764 down at Kidderminster today and equipped with spark arrestor dome courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre who use it with 3650... instead snapped pics of Class 09 D4100 Dick Hardy, Western Courier and the Flying Pig... will try and get a snap of 5764 after work tomorrow. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Today... the 5764 shot 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Two new Flickr sets this week, 04th July and 05th July. Main focus with these two sets has been GWR 813 which has been working with 1501 on a special with GWR Observation Coach 80969. A first for 813 as well is her working on wedding specials which she certainly looked very good on. Besides that the usual photos I can get... 04th July 2017 - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth 05th July 2017 - Bewdley 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Another trip on the SVR today... as always something new to see. This time the BR 'Tunny' Ballast wagon DB991124 which I have been waiting to get a few shots of for a few years. 18th July 2017 - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth Edited July 18, 2017 by Garethp8873 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted July 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2017 Monday was my first proper visit to the SVR (last time I went I was maybe in double figures age-wise!!) The pics give a clue to my favourite class ! A thoroughly enjoyable day it was too !! Cheers, Phil. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Not something we see everyday at Arley...a bit of 'a beast' for sure...! Regards Bob 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 What was the class 66 doing Bob? Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 What was the class 66 doing Bob? Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Hi 45568.... Unsure of the exact details but I believe it was private charter? Certainly was 'different'.....! Regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidnutter Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The 66, Biomass hoppers and the shark were a management charter for GBRF. It was very different working with LMS and LNER coaches either side of these things. If you think some coaches are big. These hoppers are rather large. The 66, Biomass hoppers and the shark were a management charter for GBRF. It was very different working with LMS and LNER coaches either side of these things. If you think some coaches are big. These hoppers are rather large. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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