Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 If there are still any spaces, I would love to join this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted May 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2015 How long do you think we are going to be? I'm leaving some of the family to have fun on their own ☺ and they would like to know.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi All, IKB - sure thing, see you there! SJRixon - we usually go all afternoon from 12:00hrs until near to centre closing time if not slightly after... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted July 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2015 I've managed to get my wife to have the kids all day ☺ while I bring her brother and his son to Didcot.. Really looking forward to this now.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Sounds good! Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icknieldrobin Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Castle Bad news........... my mate has just told me he has an unexpected leaving do to attend for his vicar [hence Sunday] so I'm down to a 'oner' for the open day. Sorry for the late advice Doug 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 No problem Doug! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi Castle, Would be there be room for at least one more? Being down in Reading, its only a short hop for me! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Castle, I just wanted to confirm my place. It hasn't quite taken the heaven and the earth to be shifted, but I should, all things being equal, be joining you on the 26th! When should we start making special requests of the gear we'd like to take a closer look at? There are a couple of carriages I'd love a look in! Cheers, CoY 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K14 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 When should we start making special requests of the gear we'd like to take a closer look at? There are a couple of carriages I'd love a look in! Cheers, CoY Which ones? Most of 'em won't be a problem (unless they're one of the wrecks Reserve Collection), but a couple of the Saloons would need unlocking so we'd have to negotiate with the keyholder(s). Since my local Blues Jam is on hiatus in July I'm hoping to be around on that date, so I can act as C&W rep if required. Pete S. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi All, Simon - I look forward to having you along with us - see you there! CoY - Great! Glad you have it sorted! Pete - it would be fab if you were available mate! Can I leave the sensitive departmental organisation (!) to your good self? Cheers! All the best, Castle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Which ones? Most of 'em won't be a problem (unless they're one of the wrecks Reserve Collection), but a couple of the Saloons would need unlocking so we'd have to negotiate with the keyholder(s). Since my local Blues Jam is on hiatus in July I'm hoping to be around on that date, so I can act as C&W rep if required. Pete S. I would love a look inside the Centenary diner if at all possible? The Collett Special Saloon 9002 would also be on my list if we could get aboard. Am I right in saying that the dreadnought coach is currently gutted internally? Cheers, CoY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 The dreadnought is quasi gutted but you can see inside from outside as some of the panels are not in place! I can get you alongside if required. The other two are Pete's department... Cheers, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Won't be able to go back to Didcot for a while so could someone tell me how the Saint project is doing, especially the 4-4-2 version. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Hi Brian, What would you like to know? The loco is being prepared as the 4-6-0 version to start with. The Atlantic needs a new set of rods in order to make it work. The loco is pretty much there and the boiler isn't far off either. The virtually new tender is fast on the way to being finished too with the brand new flush riveted tank about 70% finished. It won't be too long before the second GWS recreation brings another loco back from the dead! If you want to know anything else then please let me know! All the best, Castle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Hopefully will prompt someone to make a decent rtr Saint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks Castle - just the news I wanted. Looking forward to seeing the reincarnation of the Saint, amongst all the Castles and Halls. If the Grange comes along there will soon be the complete set! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 No worries Brian! That would be quite a gala now wouldn't it? Maybe one day - who knows?! If all the new builds and a few loans were accomplished you could in theory do a 4-6-0 line up that went: Saint, Star, Castle, Hall, King, Grange, Manor, Modified Hall, County Fantasy land stuff for sure but one can dream... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28XX Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm afraid I will have to cancel my place on this years visit, due to family difficulties. Maybe next year? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 No problem Steve - put yourself on the 2016 tour! I hope the family issues are getting sorted. All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGV Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yes please. I came last year but my wife and little boy would also like to come too this time; so 3 if possible please. Hi Castle Unfortunately my wife and son won't be able to attend, so its just one for me after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ok KGV - no worries! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icknieldrobin Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Castle Wonder if I could ask a big favour. When everyone was chasing around for a Bachmann Inspection saloon I thought my money would be more enjoyably spent on a Comet Special Saloon No 9002. I was in the middle of ordering when Geoff was taken ill but the family ensured I got the full kit so I can have my own VIP saloon for which I'm truly grateful. As 9002 is now on the stocks and progressing, is there any chance of a look inside the original for a few pics on the Sunday open day. If this is difficult no worries at all but if I don't ask then I'll never know if it was possible. Thanks in advance whatever the answer is. Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hi Doug, In theory this is possible, Pete S is going to see about getting the keys as it is understandably, a tightly controlled space at DRC (what with all those greasy loco restorer types floating about!). I will see Pete this weekend so we will find out. All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Walters Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'd like to tag along is poss, I may have a +1 as well. Any idea of costs ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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