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FR Vintage Weekend 15th/ 16th October

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Taliesin, Oct 1, 2011.

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  1. Taliesin

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    http://www.festrail.co.uk/content/publish/specialevents/Vintage_Weekend.shtml

    Looks to be another amazing weekend. Anyone Know whether Taliesin will be back in service in time?

    Thanks
     
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  2. SillyBilly

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    Depends how succesfull the new cylinder block is, the bogie is back under the engin, the boiler has been steam tested and the valves are going to be set this week.
     
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    In real vintage news, Welsh Pony moved today at Glan y Pwll.
     
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    It travelled most of the railway earlier in the year.
     
    SillyBilly, Oct 3, 2011
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    This isn't so much "real news" as a mediocre turn of minor events. Taliesin is a bit more relevant as it will actually run at the event.....hopefully as will the new slate waggons some of which were completed this weekend to expand what is already the biggest unfitted freight train in the country.

    Tim
     
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    "This isn't so much "real news" as a mediocre turn of minor events."

    Oh dear, I must have misremembered how good the last vintage weekend was. Maybe it is my age.
     
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    No, you're not mis-remembering how good the last vintage weekend was - just mis-interpreting Tim's comment, which was aimed at Andrew's posting about Welsh Pony...
     
    Roger Dimmick, Oct 5, 2011
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    Ahh..figures, sorry!
     
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    Is Tal more vintage than Pony?
     
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    By no means of measure can Taliesin be claimed to be more vintage than Welsh Pony, but the interest factor in WP being shunted out of Glan y Pwll, briefly, is minor. Appearance wise she is no different, bar a rustier smokebox and tarnished brass, than she was in 2005. Were she to be entering Boston Lodge for her rebuild to begin, then fair enough - that'd be new and interesting news.

    However I think the point is, is that a question asked regarding Taliesin was answered with a statement about Welsh Pony.....
     
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  11. SillyBilly

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    A couple of photos from last year to remind you why this isn't to be missed.
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    Disposing of Palmerston in the recently restored Old Engine Shed
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    The Boat will be sailing if conditions are suitable
     
    SillyBilly, Oct 8, 2011
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    Brillant ! Can't wait :)

    I'm leaving as soon as i finish work on thursday Night and then be in spooners for a Pint watching action take place :)


    Are Blanche & Linda out over the weekend? plus is Draj No.19 still there?


    Joey
     
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    Yes

    Yes, but not working at Vintage Weekend
     
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    SillyBilly, Oct 9, 2011
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    Do you know what loco or locos are on what train yet ?

    Joey
     
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    Yes thanks, Joey...

    Usual rules apply - Simple passenger train timetable available FOC. £3 for a detailed Spotter's Guide.
     
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    Shame the railway doesn't realise that not advertising what is actually running costs them lost visitors.
    Next week I have a choice from KWVR,NYMR Wartime,ELR deltic event or the Ffestiniog Unknown attraction event.
     
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    Unique attractions are noted on the website, but otherwise fair point, to my knowledge it currently stands thus.
    Friday:
    David Lloyd George
    Palmerston
    Merddin Emrys
    Taliesin
    Moelwyn
    40hp Simplex

    Saturday & Sunday:
    The above +
    Linda
    Blanche
    Earl of Meirioneth
    Spooner's Boat
    Gravity Slate Train
     
    SillyBilly, Oct 9, 2011
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    No Deltics are rostered at the Vintage Weekend.
     
    AndrewT, Oct 10, 2011
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  20. Anthony Coulls

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    Glad to hear it Andrew, have had enough of them this weekend, so will seek solace in North Wales!
     
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