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Foxfield Summer Gala 18th & 19th July :- Crocks and Curios

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Glenalmond, May 9, 2015.

  1. Avonside1563

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    It's me Ian and I don't use excel much. That's an abbreviated version of the working timetable.
     
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    1 day is £15, not sure offhand what the two day ticket is Tim.
     
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    A perfectly adequate for planning your day IMO.
     
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    As long as it all works! :)
     
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    Just had confirmation Tim, 1 day £15, 2 day £25 adults, Seniors £12 & £20, children £7.50 & £12.50
     
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    Thanks Nigel, I'll be there both days and I'm bringing some friends on Sunday.
     
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    The IRS stand is now confirmed, I guess that's another visit to the hole in wall !.
     
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    Tomorrow sees the eve of the gala with lots of activity, stock being shunted and loco being prepared. The 'One Legged Shunter' station bar will be open in the evening if anyone wants to pop along for a preview, a pint and a natter.
     
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    When is the first bus to the colliery? Also is there much parking their either as based on timetable will miss the first freight if go up by train.

    Many thanks

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    There is limited parking at Foxfield, but if you are there around 9 you should be ok.
     
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    Scenes from day 1 at the Gala. Many thanks to all the Foxfield volunteers for a great day

     
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    excellent.
     
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    Fabulous event as ever. Trains fairly full, and indeed the NSR set was practically bursting. For such a small railway the Foxfield really packs a punch - is there any experience on a preserved railway to match a train on the Foxfield bank?
     
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    Excellent video
     
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    Cracking start to the gala, dont miss it !. Nice to see so many visitors today and loads of our regulars, if you visit as result of this post please let me know. Dont forget at 25% discount is on offer if you have a valid ticked from Middleton today - and of course if you have valid Foxfield ticket our friends at Middleton will grant a 25% discount tomorrow.
     
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    Thanks for your kind comments. Excellent set of shots from the charter Nigel
     
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    Visited yesterday and had a great time. The Knotty Coaches were (very) well patronised - more than a couple of people suggested building some more !
    Brought a visitor, my 96 yr old father as we were on our way back to NWales from the Hunslet staff reunion and gala at the Middleton Railway.
     
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    Particularly when you get scenes like this - 4 locos in steam AND working !
     
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    WOW excellent photo have you any more PLEASE???
     

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