Tanfield Steam Gala - 10/11 September 2011

Like the sound of this little engine coming up. Should fit in well - fingers crossed the next will be just as good.

 

Good news on visitor 1.

Bedtime again.

Look forward to checking tomorrow for visitor 2.

 

Yes !

 

Would it be possible at the gala to have some of the non working locos pulled out of the storeage shed for photography?

Will No.49 be working over the whole line or is it still confined to just the top Sunniside section?

Thanks

 

We will be looking at staging some shots on the Friday night, we will see what we can do with pulling some locos out. there will be more to photograph than ever this year......leaves you in suspense for now

I guess its also time to announce our second visitor:

Built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn again in 1948, Birkenhead will be the second visitor to the gala.

So now both visiting engines are announced all we have to do is pray for good weather

 

Birkenhead is a really good choice, a loco I suspect few will have seen before in action. Nice heavy trains please!

 

Agreed, and agreed!

 

Great stuff; when might a timetable be available please?

Many thanks

 

Hi Andrew,

We are just finalising the last bis now...although it may not be available closer to the time.

I'm sure will be publishing start/end times though.

Chris

P.S. The other thing we were emailing about is sorted and form handed in.

 

Our first visitor for the weekend, Agecroft No. 1 arrived this morning. Pictures of it being unloaded are on our blog here:

http://www.tanfield-railway.blogspot.com/

 

http://owenedwards.zenfolio.com/p765041455/h4029794#h4029794
Agecroft No.1 at Marley Hill

 

Which way are the visiting locos going to face please?

I see Agecroft (from the blog) is currently facing the "wrong way" to the "home fleet", not sure about Birkenhead (if arrived).

Any sign of that elusive timetable yet please?

Best Regards

 

I've been told timetables will be available on the day, first train expected to be around 9am if that helps! I will be there on Saturday, looking forward to it!

 

Having a genuine industrial railway locomotive turntable (ex Nostell Colliery) comes into its own at a time like this! Both visiting locos are due to be turned tomorrow morning to face smokebox towards Sunniside.

 

Thanks for that P&JR1854

 

Will Agecroft be wearing that MMSI headboard?

Also is No.49 operating over all the line or is it restricted to the top end?

Thanks

 

It will not be wearing the MMSI board while running.
and 49 is still limited to the top end unfortunely.

 

Berkinhead has landed, as of 15min's ago currently being dragged up the line by the Armstrong No.2

 

It should arrive at Marley Hill by late evening then! :lol:

 

I hope this answers everyones questions: