Vintage Trains 20/02/2010 - "the Great Western Incursion.

Just sent off my booking!

 

Would have got off at Swindon for the STEAM museum,which i haven't visited but seen as though the turning is at Didcot etc and the best fots can be got there i will continue onwards.

Should be good.

Cheers,
Mark

 

Double-header up Sapperton bank!

I cannot wait!

 

great, have to get that day off work.

 

Looking forward to this:- times now on UK steam info and showing about 4 hours at Didcot.Didcot's events calender is showing a non steam day, but open. So, will enjoy a nose around as I haven't been there for over 30 years.Just wondering if the locos are likely to be serviced "on shed" or whether they will turn on the triangle and take water/lay up in a spare platform? ( if my recall is correct that's what R.A Hall did on a Solihull -Didcot trip a few years ago, although that was more direct and via Oxford.)

 

I'm only guessing, but I should think that your thirst for photo's will be quenched.

 

No doubt they will be on Shed,usually they line up for a while/get serviced then go and turn.

 

Tickets arrived this morning.
5322 expected in steam at Didcot.

 

Out to video this one. Anyone been up to Sapperton recently? Just wondered what the undergrowth s like over the tunnel mouth. I know it was cut right back 18 months or so ago, but that was a long while ago.

FC

 

Was up at Sapperton for Tornado back in November - didn't go to the top of the tunnel, but those that did said it was just about OK undergrowth wise, but the sun didn't get high enough to get to the bottom of the cutting. A better bet is the public foot crossing just down from the tunnel

STEVE

 

Can anyone suggest any photographic spots in the Callow area ? Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

 

I have been told 5043 is being renamed "Barbury Castle" for this run.

 

Those travelling might be interested to know that Didcot will be putting 5322 in steam for the day. (oops didn't spot Nick's post!)

 

Now that is news.:shocked:

 

5043 or 5095 ;-

 

Tornado passed Frampton Mansell on 7th November. The view from above the tunnel mouth is virtually all shadow in the foreground. There is still a lot of shadow, again in the foreground, at the foot crossing near the tunnel. <BJ>

 

You cannot get a decent shot from the foot crossing without being on the wrong side of the fence. Having witnessed all the people coming out of the bushes when Tornado visited I really hope the same isn't repeated. If a driver of a service train had reported what he must have seen that day then 60163 would have been going up the bank at caution and/or BTP would have been on the way. The actions of the irresponsible many on that occasion I'm afraid.

 

I just hope I didn't waste my time this week.hwell: