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  1. gricerdon liked free2grice's post in the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    We enjoyed an excellent day at the gala yesterday. Due to the slick operations of the railway, all trains ran to time. The sight and sound of the O1 and T3 double-heading on the first train at New Barn was a joy. Filmed in glorious light, we...

    Mar 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM
  2. gricerdon liked 47513's post in the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Trains weren't as busy as I expected today (Saturday) - read into that what you will. However, credit where credit is due and it seemed like a really slick operation today. The longest delay of any train I travelled on was just 3 minutes and my...

    Mar 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
  3. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Mar 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
  4. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Mar 23, 2024 at 3:57 PM
  5. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    I have supported the railway through visits (5 last year) and donations so I think I am entitled to criticise when its appropriate. I cannot now drive long distances without another driver in the car and travel here mostly by train and bus though...

    Mar 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM
  6. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Yes. I would have thought it possible to keep it as 3 by reforming from the 4 or 5 set. In view of how long this has been planned and advertised it’s a pretty poor show IMHO. I had planned a balanced day of travel and photing but I don’t want to...

    Mar 22, 2024 at 10:09 PM
  7. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Ok thanks

    Mar 22, 2024 at 7:42 PM
  8. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Could not one coach be taken out of the set? We may not bother going now

    Mar 22, 2024 at 7:07 PM
  9. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Thanks. Good that it wasn’t the O1

    Mar 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
  10. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Why was 1339 cancelled? I see both engines double heading 1600

    Mar 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM
  11. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Thanks. I see that one set is only 3 coaches today which may make things a bit cosy tomorrow. Can’t it be strengthened to 4 using the Bulleid brake?

    Mar 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM
  12. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    Yes a bit of a con. In fact actually misleading as there was actually no cut off date.

    Mar 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM
  13. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend 22-24 March.

    From Southampton you can’t get to Swanage before 1045 via Wareham without a mega early start so will be in the 50 arriving at 1008 tomorrow all being well

    Mar 22, 2024 at 1:11 PM
  14. gricerdon replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Quite agree. Support them by buying tickets or making a donation.I have done both and will be there tomorrow

    Mar 22, 2024 at 7:01 AM