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Severn Valley Spring Steam Gala: 21st - 24th April 2022

Rasprava u 'Galas and Events' pokrenuta od WesternRegionHampshireman, 15. Veljača 2022..

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  1. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Does anyone know if working members of other railways with reciprocal travel arrangements are eligible for the members' discount as in previous years?
    TIA
     
    flying scotsman123, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  2. 3ABescot

    3ABescot Member

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    As with the mainline, I fear that the measures to deter fare-dodgers might be counterproductive. They cost more and and discourage travellers by presenting a bureaucratic, unfriendly and over-complicated face to the railway.
     
    3ABescot, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  3. Kje7812

    Kje7812 Part of the furniture

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    According to the ticketing info sent out to BOs and TTIs, yes.
     
    Kje7812, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  4. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Thank you :)
     
    flying scotsman123, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  5. Ian Milne

    Ian Milne New Member

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    Looks like there is no access to the area opposite Kidderminster signal box. Bit of a shame.
     
    Ian Milne, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  6. Kje7812

    Kje7812 Part of the furniture

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    With the footbridge replacement, it's classed as a building site.
     
    Kje7812, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  7. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Strange question I know, but do we have a better idea yet of how long 'a while' is, wanting to take my father to Didcot at the start of June and fear the Saint will still be at SVR?
     
    GWR4707, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  8. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

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    2999 is rostered as part of the Queens Platinum Jubilee weekend at SVR over 2-5 June. But is said to be one of the Saints final appearance before returning to DRC.
     
    Ben Jenden, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  9. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

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    I would imagine it is cover until Hagley Hall is ready. Hoping it and perhaps another visitor is in use over early May Bank Holiday weekend as can not make the gala.
     
    acorb, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  10. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Ah bugger, oh well that's life.

    Thanks.
     
    GWR4707, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  11. neildimmer

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    neildimmer, 21. Travanj 2022.
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    3ABescot se sviđa ovo.
  12. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Day 1 of the Gala was good and very busy. Everything ran smoothly up until mid afternoon when the 15.15 ex Kiddy was held because of a fire at Northwood. I had left for the long trek home by then but I suspect that the otherwise well managed timetable might have unravelled a bit after 3 pm.

    The double header trip was a feisty affair and whilst 4498 was fine it did feel a bit as though it was a size 10 foot in a size 9 shoe. Given the load of 8 on the trip I had with 75069 it really did sparkle and went up Eardington as though it wasn't there.

    Well done to all the staff, on and off the trains. All very welcoming. Lineside photographers everywhere.
     
    Big Al, 21. Travanj 2022.
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    green five, sunstream i 3ABescot se sviđa ovo.
  13. Robin

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    I'll echo the thanks to crews and staff. The timetable basically lost an hour, which was how long the Fire Brigade kept the line closed. It meant a later than expected finish, but still a day to remember, mostly for moments like this.

    4498_20220421.jpg
     
    Robin, 21. Travanj 2022.
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    Dan Hill, ykin01, A1X i 8 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  14. neildimmer

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    Yes great day out, i spent today just taking photos at Kidderminster, had to leave after 2999 arrived for rail journey back to Yorkshire (4 changes!!!)
    Though got my rover ticket for Saturday, so a day travelling

    Highlight obviously 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley, 1st public passenger service for numerous years
    Also seen 2999 Lady of Legend, 506, 75069, 813 & 71516 Welsh Guardsman double heading, 1501 on Bewdley shuttles
    4498 Sir Nigel Gresley hauling the SVR LNER Teak coaches
    https://tinyurl.com/456c2bjj

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  15. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Thanks to the driver for a cracking blast on the whistle.
    4498 Sir Nigel Gresley Tenbury Wall.jpg
     
    LMarsh1987, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  16. jamesd

    jamesd Member

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    Just got home after a great day. I got there just before 9am to buy my tickets, the queue to do so being shorter than the queue to pick up pre-booked tickets! I was also able to pay for car parking at the same time and they were cheaper than online as there was no booking fee.

    Trains were very busy although I avoided 4498’s trains which looked wedged every time I saw them. The timetable was delayed due to the fire although everything still ran to sequence so it just meant a slightly later arrival time.

    The doubleheader was the highlight, the crews seemed to be enjoying the smaller locos!!
     
    jamesd, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  17. Matt37401

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    A few of my friends on the footplate up there rather enjoy the smaller engines, as it was put to me one night after a few beers it’s a bit like Jimi Hendrix trying to get a tune out of a right handed guitar with his left ‘ond’ :) in all seriousness it’s great to see pride in the job :):)
     
    Matt37401, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  18. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    That is a Cracker
     
    Matt37401, 21. Travanj 2022.
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  19. jsm8b

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    22D_0526 4498 Waterworks Corssing, Hampton Loade 210422.jpg 4498 at the Waterworks Crossing minutes before the sun dropped behind the hill.
    A very nice combination of loco and stock.


    View attachment 67810
     
    jsm8b, 22. Travanj 2022.
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    black5 Well-Known Member

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    black5, 22. Travanj 2022.
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