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Great Central Winter Gala; 30th, 31st Jan & 1st Feb

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 60017, Nov 28, 2014.

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  1. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Well-Known Member

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    The word 'back' is misleading as I don't believe it has been in a temporary livery before.

    I'll get my coat...
     
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  2. RA & FC

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    Just the usual thing, nothing more!
     
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  3. Gunz412

    Gunz412 New Member Loco Owner

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    Does any one know if he Beavertrail coach is being used during the gala?
     
    Gunz412, Jan 29, 2015
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  4. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Apologies for the late notice . Details of a photo charter with 7820 at the GCR

    Please PM me if it doesn't work or to reserve a place
     
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  5. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Are any locos facing North, for the gala ?
     
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  6. Raimondo

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    70013 'Oliver Cromwel'l is definitely facing north, don't know about the two visitors but all the others from the home fleet are facing south (I think). Light dusting of snow this afternoon, but nothing serious.
     
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    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Will be surprised if Ollie, stays facing North for the gala, as that would take it out of the running for the TPO's. Not sure whether 7820 or 1501 have been given permission to be used on the TPO !
     
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  8. Raimondo

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    I don't think they can turn anything at the moment as the turntable is out of action, so 70013 will have to stay facing north.
     
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    Could always go for a trip round the car park on a low loader delivering one of the visitors.
     
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    9466 did it at a gala a few years ago. Was incongruous but looked great fun!
     
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    Harbury, Jan 30, 2015
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  12. The Italian Tank

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    A lazy fireman, or one with no regard for fine details! It is a very minor thing, but it does spoil an otherwise excellent image for me.
     
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  13. Sidmouth

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    Sidmouth, Jan 30, 2015
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    LC2, Jan 30, 2015
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    Has 1501 been rostered for a TPO? I really would love to see that!
     
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    After a lot of processing last night another image from the day . 70013 on a down Woodford to Annesley Runner passing Kinchley Lane

    The foreground was in full sun , but the loco and background still in a bit of cloud . In Film it would have been a nightmare but careful adjustment produced this which I'm rather pleased with

    [​IMG]Brittania Minerals take 2 by Martin Creese, on Flickr
     
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    So are you blaming the fireman for the fact that GWR lamp irons are different to those of other railways?
     
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    A few shots from Friday at the Gala;

     
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    Many thanks to those who posted photos or links to them. I regret that I was really looking forward to attending the Gala this year but snow at home first thing this morning coupled with the weather forecast for the weekend resulted in a total wimp-out for me - must be my age! I'm very grateful to you folks who share the results of your photo skills with us. Roll on Spring!
     
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    Superb set of shots Austin of what looked like an excellent Gala from the GCR.
     
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