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  1. The Gricing Owl liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    I like, Bryan, have not too long since got in from a great day at the Gala and I'll agree with his @LittleRedTrain and @Phil K about the packed timetable, even more so today where services were able to keep to time (or only running a few minutes...

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  2. The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Not that long home from my second not quite full day at that amazing event. And I can only endorse the very favourable comments posted above. Truly incredible that with the constraints that @LittleRedTrain has mentioned - TWW being a 'tight...

    Jun 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM

  3. The Gricing Owl liked Phil K's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    You have summed up my experiences yesterday perfectly @LittleRedTrain. I was amazed just how much we managed to fit in by lunchtime which meant that come the afternoon we could just take things as it came so to speak. I thoroughly enjoyed...

    Jun 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM

  4. The Gricing Owl liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    I had an excellent day at the Spa Valley yesterday. Stayed overnight at the old station (now Smith & Western) so was able to do an early round trip after breakfast, pop down to Heathfield for a walk through the tunnel before lunch, and then spend...

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  5. The Gricing Owl liked John Petley's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    I spent yesterday afternoon helping with what may be called the sideshow to the main gala - the temporary reopening of Heathfield Tunnel, which is situated within walking distance of my home. I did consider mentioning this on the Forum, saying...

    Jun 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM

  6. The Gricing Owl liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    I was on that train. :)

    Jun 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM

  7. The Gricing Owl attached a file to the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    A superb day at the Gala today, albeit me leaving after the 15.20 Eridge had left Groombridge behind 31803 (aka 31806). That was mainly because I was suffering from the heat. But I also plan a full day there tomorrow and need to have time to...

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  8. The Gricing Owl liked Hampshire Unit's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Woking Whistler out on Wednesday evening [img]"Woking Whistler" at Northside Lane by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

    Jun 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM

  9. The Gricing Owl liked gricerdon's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Despite my mobility issues I have tickets for Saturday and applaud the level of detail in the planning . Brother Bryan has offered back up if needed for which I am grateful. Just hope SWR and SET are behaving

    Jun 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM

  10. The Gricing Owl liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Very much looking forward to coming to the line again on Saturday, as I have been since the theme for the event was announced. The level of detail gone into organising the event is to be very much applauded.

    Jun 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM

  11. The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Very many thanks for the incredible work you and your colleagues have done to set this event up in the format and with the locos you have. I'm really looking forward to the next three days. Bryan

    Jun 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM

  12. The Gricing Owl liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    I’m sure we will.

    Jun 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM

  13. The Gricing Owl liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala - June 13-15 2025.

    Everything is in place and ready for the next three days. We know we're not in the premier league when it comes to railways or galas but we hope you enjoy the show!

    Jun 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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