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Mid Norfolk Railway 'Steam Weekend' 28th-30th June

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by jackshepherd, May 18, 2019.

  1. jackshepherd

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    The MNR have released details of the locomotives that will be running during their steam weekend, those being....

    Hunslet 'j94' 75008 Swiftsure
    Standard 4 tank 80078
    6233 Duchess of Sutherland
    60009 Union of South Africa

    No timetable or fares available yet but link to page here http://www.mnr.org.uk/events/steamweekend
     
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    Added to the list is A4 60009 Union of South Africa
     
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    This is looking to be a very good gala weekend
     
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    Now without the two Pacific's according to their website. Have possibly found two replacements, which would be quite an achievement with the current lack of "spare" locos around.
     
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    Should be interesting to see what they have.
     
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    Should be an announcement made today.
     
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    Indeed, enjoy the fact that the Q6 is making a trip to the line. It will be a fantastic performer. Shame that it is short notice, as its caught me out and now I can't get there...
     
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    Please note that it is running as T2 NER 2238 as it celebrated it's 100 years last year.
     
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    I wonder when or whether we'll hear about what the second visitor will be, unless it's only the Q6, which is still a great visitor itself
     
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    The cover photo of their Facebook has a TBC Box which suggests they have something lined up
     
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    From Facebook: 9466
     
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    Update, 9466 no longer attending the gala
     
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    S160 5197 just been announced as attending the gala, only for Saturday and Sunday
     

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