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Swanage Railway Steam Gala 9th - 11th Sept.

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by buzby2, Aug 8, 2011.

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  1. Brunel

    Brunel Member

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    Just wondered, but does the Swanage Railway offer lineside photographic passes for Galas? And how can I obtain one?
     
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  2. Rumpole

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    No lineside passes are on offer, but to be honest you don't really need one; the vast majority of the best spots are on non-railway land or around foot crossings.
     
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    Many thanks for publishing the timetable, allows me to sit at home and plan my day Sunday in advance! One question which I could not see written on timetable, does anyone know which way each loco is facing? Thanks
     
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  4. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    Yes, a superb website with a great report on the arrival of 4492.
     
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  5. buzby2

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    This is something that may change from day-to-day and possibly during the course of each day.
    I believe currently facing Norden are Manston and Eddystone with the possibility that DNZ might also be turned tomorrow [engine/tender split and turned separately] to 'match' and also be ready for it's departure to Eastleigh after the Gala.
    I think the rest face Swanage (53; 80104; and 6695).
    The N2 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow [Tuesday] so have no clue which way it will face during the Gala.
     
    buzby2, Sep 5, 2011
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  6. alts1985

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    Thanks Peter
     
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  7. Waterbuck

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    Our first Swanage Gala, looks like being a good one.
    Any suggestions for best photo locations Gentlemen ?.
     
    Waterbuck, Sep 5, 2011
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    Rumpole, Sep 5, 2011
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    Waterbuck, Sep 5, 2011
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  10. swanrail

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    N2 arrived this evening. A4 will be spilt and turned to face Wareham tomorrow
     
    swanrail, Sep 6, 2011
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  11. swanrail

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    A4 has been turned to face Wareham, N2 is currently facing Swanage but may turn during the weekend. We will be advising the booking office when we intend to turn locomotives allowing people to make their way to the engine shed viewing area to view the turn.

    Hope to see you there!
     
    swanrail, Sep 7, 2011
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  12. keithm

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    Hi All

    Photo Report of the N2's arrival yesterday/today now on the Swanage Railway website at http://swanagerailway.co.uk/news772.htm

    All seven locos are now in place for what promises to be a fun and action-packed weekend!

    Passenger information page at http://swanagerailway.co.uk/gala11.htm plus new single page WTT-derived timetable showing loco schedules in addition to the 15-page enthusiast timetable.

    Visiting locos:
    A4 Pacific No. 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand'
    Great Northern Railway N2 class No. 1744
    Resident locos:
    ex-SR Battle of Britain Class Bulleid Pacific No. 34070 'Manston'
    ex-SR West Country Class Bulleid Pacific No. 34028 'Eddystone'
    ex-LSWR Drummond M7 "53" (30053)
    ex-GWR 56xx Class "6695"
    ex-BR Standard 4MT 80104

    Cheers

    Keith (webmaster swanagerailway.co.uk)
     
    keithm, Sep 7, 2011
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  13. alts1985

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    Plenty of excellent spots, up Corfe Castle is nice... http://www.flickr.com/photos/alts1985/4996271977/in/set-72157622434448540

    Loads of angles from the fields around Harmans Cross, there is a footpath that runs from station to A351. One angle... http://www.flickr.com/photos/alts1985/4847583982/in/set-72157622434448540

    Nice shot looking back at Castle from A351 bridge... http://www.flickr.com/photos/alts1985/4846957405/in/set-72157622434448540
     
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    Many thanks for that Ashley.

    Alan

     
    Waterbuck, Sep 7, 2011
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    Might be coming along on Friday. Does anyone know how much the bus from Wareham Station to Corfe Castle costs?
     
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    Well if you have to ask you can't afford it!
     
    davidarnold, Sep 8, 2011
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    Around £3.00 from what I remember
     
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    I'm only a student Dave so every little helps! Many thanks Steve.
     
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    Wilts & Dorset fares went up a bit last month but shouldn't be too much more I hope!
     
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