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    GCR Winter Gala - 25 to 27 January 2019

    Saturday was busy - standing room only on some trains. The TPO demonstration at Quorn & Woodhouse was two/three deep... Fantastic gala, well...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    In the new Steam Dreams brochure they detail an itinerary operating March, 23rd 2019 travelling from "Southend East, Upminster or Barking"; steam...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala - 18-20 May 2018

    Thanks, Tom - appreciate the explanation (and logistics involved)! I do enjoy seeing the goods on normal service days with the LE movement up to...
    Post by: jafcreasey, May 16, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala - 18-20 May 2018

    I understand that a demonstration goods train doesn't directly generate revenue, but for a branch line themed gala I was a little disappointed not...
    Post by: jafcreasey, May 16, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Apologies if discussed previously, I’ve just noticed in the new Steam Dreams brochure (Page 26) that B1 61306 'Mayflower' will be operating an...
    Post by: jafcreasey, May 16, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Steam Gala March 2018

    Saturday was my first visit since 'Strictly Bulleid' last year and can only echo all of the above; it was certainly nice to see a 'local set' in...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Mar 27, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Swanage Steam Gala March 2018

    Perfect, thank you!
    Post by: jafcreasey, Mar 22, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Swanage Steam Gala March 2018

    Apologies if overlooked, the Spring Gala 2018 "Works Outing" page mentions that a local set formed of "Bulleid coaches and van(s) or a milk tank...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Mar 22, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    No 847 subsequently failed on the 11:23 from Newick (Siding)/11:30 from Sheffield Park (possibly due to an issue with the steam brake); No 30541...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    How do your wives/girlfriends view your interest in Steam Railways ?

    Fortunate to have a very understanding fiancée; I introduced the hobby slowly with a quick jaunt to Horsted Keynes before venturing further...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Jan 23, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Thanks, Tom; typically I've just found mention of the track relaying from the 'What's New' page (November, 22nd). Thought it likely with the...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    With such an intense service prior to Christmas, it's entirely understandable that the railway wishes to take a step back and regroup for a few...
    Post by: jafcreasey, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/warley-2017-huge-announcement
    Post by: jafcreasey, Nov 8, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    H Class 263 was tucked away in the workshop this afternoon looking very sharp; assume Heritage Painting have visited again?
    Post by: jafcreasey, Oct 29, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Bognor Belle, 21/10/17.

    Seconded, John; gutted to read this morning that 'The Bath Christmas Market' by RYTC has been cancelled on November, 28th :Depressed:
    Post by: jafcreasey, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: What's Going On