RMweb Gold 96701 Posted January 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2017 Pencil me in, please. As far as I can see I can attend, and could I bring a non member? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Castle. Is there a minimum ages? My 7 & 4 yr would love to come (as would Daddy!) if possible. Many thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Hi All, Pencil me in, please. As far as I can see I can attend, and could I bring a non member? No problem Phil, non members, friends and family alike are most welcome. Great to have you there on the day! Hi Castle. Is there a minimum ages? My 7 & 4 yr would love to come (as would Daddy!) if possible. Many thanks Sam, you can come along only if you are properly supervised by the 7 and 4 year old! Seriously though, as long as the youngsters are well supervised as we go behind the scenes, it will be great to have them along too. We are open to all ages and they won't be the youngest people I have shown around Didcot. All the best, Castle Edited January 15, 2017 by Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Damn!! I'm scheduled to be working that day!! And living so close too!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sorry to hear that Deano! Some other time perhaps? All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted January 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Hi All, You got it Bob - just the one? Happy new year to you too! That's two for you good sir - no worries! All the best, Castle Hi Drew just the one at the moment the Lightweight SiL is not about anymore. Grandad Bob is the new rear gunner who watches my back. Edited January 28, 2017 by 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hi 81C, That's great - thanks for letting me know! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hello Castle, Me and my father have always wanted to visit this wonderful place. However can I just ask how much does the tour cost and do you know where the nearest airport is with options to either use a taxi or public transport to get to the centre? Thanks in advance, Nelson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Hi Nelson, It would be great to have you guys along if you can make it! The obvious airport I suppose is Heathrow as you can get to Paddington from their easily enough via Heathrow express or the underground and thence by train to Didcot direct or, if not direct, by changing at Reading dependant upon the train. That is, unless someone out there knows better? As I don't try to fly to Didcot very often (!) it's over to the RMWEB community on that one! Didcot's normal 2 loco running day entrance fee applies and the tour is arranged by me, for RMWEB members, so it costs no more. It's my way of giving back to the RMWEB community that I get so much out of. The current entrance fees, along with all the other information about the railway centre, is here: http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk I hope it works out! All the best, Castle Edited January 21, 2017 by Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello Castle, Me and my father have always wanted to visit this wonderful place. However can I just ask how much does the tour cost and do you know where the nearest airport is with options to either use a taxi or public transport to get to the centre? Thanks in advance, Nelson Heathrow is the closest, you can either get a GWR bus to reading and connect to didcot or the options listed by Castle. I think the train is about half an hour to reading, and the bus can be similar (depending on how long you have to wait for it to leave. Gatwick to reading is about an hour on the train, again followed by a change at reading for didcot. No idea on Stansted or Luton, but i suspect longer given it will be a train into London followed by a tube and another train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2017 Not sure I'll be able to get to Didcot by train. Can someone let me know what the car parking arrangements are there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 You could alternatively fly to Birmingham and get the train with one change at Oxford. Suspect more low cost flights to Birmingham than Heathrow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 If flying to Heathrow the cheapest way to get to a railway station or onto a train is to use Heathrow Connect (stopping trains) to get to the GWML instead of taking Heathrow Express (HEX) to Paddington. You can also catch an ordinary service 'bus to West Drayton and join the train there. The quickest way is HEX from LHR to Paddington the through train to Didcot. Clearwater's suggestion of going via Birmingham isn't as silly as it might sound as there is an hourly service from there to Oxford but it is more liable to be 'amended' due to engineering work. Not sure I'll be able to get to Didcot by train. Can someone let me know what the car parking arrangements are there? There is a quite large, poorly surfaced in places, car park directly opposite the station and it is by far the most economical option (apart from one round the corner which is a bit further away) and has the shortest walk to the station entrance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted February 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is there generally a get together afterwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is there generally a get together afterwards? Hi OTBL, Not normally but there is a pub just over the road from the railway centre... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) I have not been able to go for the last few years because of my wifes illness. Please could you put my name down, I would really love to be able to finally go on your tour Edited April 20, 2017 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hi Terry, You got it - glad to have you aboard good sir! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hi. After talking to 81C and GDB today, can I book myself a spot as well please. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi Duncan, Of course - it will be great to see you! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted April 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi Castle, Can you please add me to the list, i really enjoyed my last RMWeb tour. all the very best and many thanks for organising this again. Godfrey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sorry, when is this tour around Didcot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi All, Hi Castle, Can you please add me to the list, i really enjoyed my last RMWeb tour. all the very best and many thanks for organising this again. Godfrey You got it Godfrey! I look forward to seeing you again. No problem to organise this tour for people like yourselves that really get a kick out of it - sharing the toybox is what it is all about! Sorry, when is this tour around Didcot? Hi Liam, The tour is on Sunday 30th July 2017. Full details are in post No. 1 of this thread. I hope you can make it! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'll have a look at the diary, but I've got something else happening on the Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted May 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hi Castle, Can you let us (me) know the current condition and visibility of Bonnie Prince Charlie? Is he/she/it sufficiently accessible for taking photos? Cheers, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Hi Ian, As far as I know, as she / he / it is currently out of ticket, the loco should be fully accessible in the main running shed. There shouldn't the any problems with taking pictures at all! I can confirm tomorrow for you as it is a No. 4079 working party day and I will be 'on shed' too! She is doated on by one volunteer in particular who is keen with the Brasso so it's condition should be considered 'shiny'.... All the best, Castle Edited May 6, 2017 by Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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