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Dan Hill replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Hence why I said to wait for any possible confirmation.
May 26, 2026 at 9:12 PM -
Dan Hill liked Robin's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I also missed the Spit on Saturday, but grabbed a few mobile phone shots of the DC3 flypast on Sunday, nicely timed to coincide with Manston's departure. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 26, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Dan Hill liked Robin's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I think I was in the same compartment, it certainly had a non-opening window. IIRC the announcement was that we would be held for 45 minutes while Manston came down - we had already been held for the Railcar which we were told would go straight...
May 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM -
Dan Hill replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
It might be worth waiting for someone on here from the GWSR to confirm, but the latest issue of Steam Railway Magazine has arrived today and suggests that 45110 will be staying at the GWSR for 12 months.
May 26, 2026 at 5:47 PM -
Dan Hill replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I was on the Caley and heard someone say that the Grange had run a hot box, but clearly wasn't the case. I was in a compartment behind it, which unfortunately had a broken top light so wouldn't open, and the corridor on it was quite full, but...
May 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM -
Dan Hill liked Mike S's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Perfect summary Alex, but got to pick out this bit as it really sums things up. The volunteer kindly dashing out to grab a takeaway for us all to fuel the planning was also very much a key part in all this!! At times the issues were coming so...
May 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
Dan Hill liked 6026 King John's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
You may not have many photos but the ones you have taken are excellent and really capture the atmosphere of the event. A huge thank you to you and all the team for keeping the event running. As I said before, I found it very enjoyable despite...
May 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM -
Dan Hill liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Well, what can I say? Epically challenging I think best sums it up. Over the course of the weekend, we had several heat-related medical emergencies including one member of crew who, whilst doing ok, is still not at all well, and a missing...
May 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Dan Hill liked alts1985's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
My video filmed across Saturday-Sunday-Monday. Huge thanks to all involved in organising the event, and then dealing with all the extreme events that followed. We travelled on Saturday and Sunday, having our youngest who is 19 months old we had...
May 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM -
Dan Hill liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Would like to add to the above and say well done to the GWSR gala team for getting a solid timetable in place for today, and for all your efforts this weekend. Yes, as a punter, the delays and lack of communication could sometimes be frustrating....
May 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM -
Dan Hill liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I think given the heat, a crew member falling seriously ill yesterday, and the issues the GWSR faced, the emergency timetable was by far the right cause of action. The Caley at least ran today, and the Coffee Pot did venture out a bit in the...
May 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM -
Dan Hill attached a file to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Some photos from yesterday. After the delays yesterday I had to abandon my plans to visit Gotherington station, so still haven't had a chance to visit it , hopefully I can finally sort that out next time I visit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Dan Hill liked MAPLE CHRIS's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
thanks to the owners and helpers of Gotherington Station who kept passengers sustained with curries cake and drinks the station is lovely to look around
May 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM -
Dan Hill liked Spamcan81's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Some of my pictures from Saturday. [img]2026-05-23 BR 6880 GWR GRANGE 4-6-0 GWSR - CHICKEN CURVE 26 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-05-23 BR 34070 SR BB 4-6-2 GWSR - CHICKEN CURVE 91 by KING COBRA 92, on Flickr [img]2026-05-23 BR 45110...
May 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM -
Dan Hill liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Considering the heat and associated problems that the organisers and staff have had to deal with this weekend, today's timetable appears to have been well received. After hearing of the poor health of a crew member yesterday, it was imperative...
May 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM
