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    West Somerset Steam Express 2016

    Anyone know who drove on the outbound?
    Post by: sam w, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Steam Express 2016

    Most excellent day. First visit to the WSR and loved it. Enjoyed the run behind the 7f each way. Charters involving a heritage line get a massive...
    Post by: sam w, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Steam Express 2016

    Lots of 70+ running since leaving Frome. Running 20ish late.
    Post by: sam w, Jul 16, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Steam Express 2016

    I spoke to the driver who said the plan kept changing and it was now coming with us. He did say they'd only use it if absolutely needed and only...
    Post by: sam w, Jul 16, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Steam Express 2016

    E-ticket arrived with full timings. Return is Depart Minehead 17:15. Arrive Padd 23:13 8 passenger carrying vehicles listed. Presumeably 1 more...
    Post by: sam w, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    Scotsman in the press - Diesels on the back

    National papers? Radio?? TV?!!! You've fully lost the plot.
    Post by: sam w, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A despicable theft in Somerset

    Burglary = jail time. What do you suggest as a suitable deterrent then? Thieves exist in EVERY society so not really sure how you think an...
    Post by: sam w, Jun 5, 2016 in forum: Model Railways
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    Tornado & the Belmond Pullman to Bristol. 11/05/2016

    Out of interest, how does Tornado compare to Clan Line in terms capability with the Belmond?
    Post by: sam w, May 13, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala 18-20th March 2016

    Planning on attending tomorrow. I've never been to a gala at the SVR and will be driving. Does the car prk at Kidderminster tend to fill up fast?
    Post by: sam w, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Galas and Events
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    'The Dartmouth Express'. Saturday, 24th October, 2015.

    Speaking of which, any idea if the diesel is hanging around?
    Post by: sam w, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    'The Dartmouth Express'. Saturday, 24th October, 2015.

    Absolutely. I'll still pay full price if needs be. Gotta support the industry right? Just a little discount to subsidise the extortionate return...
    Post by: sam w, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    'The Dartmouth Express'. Saturday, 24th October, 2015.

    Thinking of jumping on at Reading as there are seats available. Late return time though and I need to be back earlier in the day. Does anyone know...
    Post by: sam w, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Dorset Coast Expresses 2015

    Maybe because the steam loco was struggling with the load?
    Post by: sam w, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013 'Oliver Cromwell'. London to Bristol. 24th July, 2014

    I must be a mug :-(
    Post by: sam w, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013 'Oliver Cromwell'. London to Bristol. 24th July, 2014

    Was only offering a bit of realism. It wasn't a guilt trick.
    Post by: sam w, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: What's Going On