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Recent Content by Ray Mason

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    South Devon Railway 1940's weekend - 11/12 Jly

    Very enjoyable with many extra touches--some very funny/aposite. Excellent Officers' Spl/military train. 4 locos in steam. With 60163 at...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Swiss Query

    Swiss events can be v good indeed + I too have tickets for Zurich Hb - Koblenz hauled by Genf as well as shuttles with a 4-4-0T and many other...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    60163 Minehead-London 18th June

    Sorry its a bit late but 7m early (!) at Taunton. Passed 60163 on the FGW 17.50 Tau--Pnz. Work altered today to catch a glimpse. The lengthy...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    Past Time Rail

    Totally  agree  with aperture/Martin!! PTR has given me so much pleasure over the years--watching/riding/stewarding.I got very depressed at what I...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Dartmouth Express with 70013 on Saturday 13th June 2009

    Over 10m early at Dawlish Warren!!
    Post by: Ray Mason, Jun 13, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    Yes--the FINAL bit of the ECML "done"---by gum its cost a bit laddie!! 2trips/2air fares/hotel/sleeper.........eeee worth every penny tho'...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    NXEC were supportive as well providing single tickets to London for which passengers paid £25--a bargain! They were helpful+friendly as were...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Portsmouth Direct 13th April

    YUM---yes I did eat the cakes rather publicly...whoops....bought from the good + delicious range in the buffet. The souvenir tour programme was...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    Portsmouth Direct 13th April

    Really enjoyed a Salisbury-Yeovil "one way" Thanks Steam Dreams for allowing a last minute ticket. 70013 is brilliant+looked excellent as it...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    Paignton and Dartmouth Railway

    Rumour at the SDR gala!!! 5029 poss working! This weekend was mentioned but the source was unknown. True or simply wishful thinking? PS I liked...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    South Devon Railway 40th Anniversary Gala 5th-13 April

    Another excellent gala day Thanks to the friendly crew of 6695--Rod/Russell/Nigel--who made the visit even more special. Everything was just right
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    The Great Britain Tuesday 7th

    FANTASTIC>>>>> D.Warren---whistling. Will try to load a phot later. My missus was waving t flag!!!!!!!!
    Post by: Ray Mason, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    South Devon Railway 40th Anniversary Gala 5th-13 April

    We used Mr Geet for a staff bash using OB/Devon Gen/RM /limo on a variety of "rail replacement" bashes with some of my colleages v much the worst...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Threat to Railway Museum in Poland - HELP NEEDED

    This was/is an excellent museum which could be visited on the reg Gdynia staem train in high summer............I visited twice + planned another...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Conwy Valley Steam-Aug 2009

    Wait + See !!  I'm off to Sri Lanka soon -- I hope to find out if the Sentinel Railcar can be steamed on the 2'6" at the depot(work trip,honestly)...
    Post by: Ray Mason, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: What's Going On