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  1. Ben Jenden replied to the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    I agree. The Saturday of the Spring 2022 event was so packed a lot of people ended up standing. Mostly due to the incoming charter at the time. It was a great gala though that being said. In terms of this gala. I DO regret not attending but at...

    Apr 23, 2024 at 1:40 PM

  2. Ben Jenden liked Wyreman's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Very much so. Especially as heritage lines become more commercial in their approach, part of the "deal" is that good, clear, appropriate communication with everyone, not just those "in the know" or behind the scenes, becomes ever more important....

    Apr 22, 2024 at 2:48 PM

  3. Ben Jenden replied to the thread 6990 Witherslack Hall.

    And also West Somerset for theirs and normal services

    Apr 22, 2024 at 10:43 AM

  4. Ben Jenden replied to the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    100% agree with 2857Harry 's excellent communication.

    Apr 22, 2024 at 8:37 AM

  5. Ben Jenden liked D7666's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    Each to their own. I've read the reports, and pleased it went well for those who attended, and for the SVR. I am an intermittent attendee of SVR steam galas; I have been to about 1 in 4 over the past 15 years or so. I had planned to go to this...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 10:38 PM

  6. Ben Jenden replied to the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    I can totally understand what you mean. This was the first SVR gala I've missed since Spring 2019. Even though I was hoping to make a visit yesterday but couldn't due to other matters. Part of the reason I didn't go was the line up in itself....

    Apr 21, 2024 at 10:35 PM

  7. Ben Jenden liked 2857Harry's post in the thread [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway).

    13268, declared failure at BY last night. 75069 to come from BH with 7714 this morning on 0B04. 7812 to work 0K00 to KR then 1N01. At BY 7812 to Tenbury. 75069 from Single line to P1 to continue 1N01 to BH. 7812 to then pick up the rest of...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM

  8. Ben Jenden replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    It was mainly a test run in the morning that ended up being on passenger duties for the day in preparation for a charter on Monday.

    Apr 19, 2024

  9. Ben Jenden replied to the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).

    Tickets now available to purchase https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/strictly-bulleid-ii

    Apr 19, 2024
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