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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 10-12 May 2013

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  1. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Could not find an existing thread so hope this isn't duplicating anything.
    Apart from the Diary dates of 10th to 12th May, no details have been divulged yet to Diesel enthusiasts - but waiting is nearly over apparently.
    According to one of the organisers on WNXX - they're aiming to release news during the first week of February.
     
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    are there any idea of what locos will be at the event

    thanks yrm
     
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    The loco line up will be announced next week.
     
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    Latest Railway Magazine (March 2013) has advert showing visiting locos as:

    20189 (newly repainted into LU Red?)
    20227 (still in Railfreight?)
    31466 (EWS Maroon)
    33108 (BR Small Logo Blue)
    Peak class D4 “Great Gable” (BR Green)
    55019 “Royal Highland Fusilier” (BR Small Logo Blue)
    56006 (BR Small Logo Blue)
    Line up completed by a mystery loco courtesy of HNRC
    Home fleet to be added as well.

    I wonder if D6515 might be ready by then? I know the 71A team are working hard at Eastleigh to get repairs completed as soon as possible. I'm sure any further donations towards the costs would be much appreciated and donations may be made here: 71A Locomotive Group | News
     
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    Official Press Release....

    'The Swanage Railway are delighted to announce final details for the Railways forthcoming 8th annual Diesel Gala and Dorset Beer Festival (Organised and run by The Globe Pub,Swanage), which is running over the weekend of Friday 10th to Sunday 12th May 2013.

    There will be an intensive 3 train service operating between Swanage and Norden Park & Ride from 08:00 to midnight each day (19:00 on Sunday) with all trains hauled by visiting diesels and those based at the Swanage Railway.

    The confirmed line up for this years gala is:- (all locos subject to availability of course)

    Class 08s - D3591 and 08436
    Class 20s - 20189 and 20227 - Courtesy of the Class 20 Association
    Class 31 - 31466 - Courtesy of the Dean Forest Diesel Association
    Class 33 - 33108 - Courtesy of the Class 33/1 Preservation Group
    Class 33s - D6515 and 33111
    Class 37 - 37xxx - Courtesy of HNRC
    Class 44 - D4 'Great Gable' - Courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Group
    Class 55 - 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' - Courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society
    Class 56 - 56006 - Courtesy of the Class 56 Group
    4 VEP - 3417

    Class 08 shunters 08436 and D3591 will be operating over the full length of the line each morning, before operating brake van rides at Harmans Cross. There will be a donation box on these services. All donations will go to 'Heroes Haven Swanage' ( Welcome to Heroes Haven Swanage ), a local based charity who provide holidays for disabled Servicemen and Women.

    There will be a 'Beerex' service, plus the Wessex Belle Bistro dining train in operation on the Friday and Saturday evenings. Advance booking on the Wessex Belle is highly recommended.Traction for these services will announced prior to the Gala.

    For the 3 days of the Gala there will be a rare chance to drive a class 08 (either 08436 or D3591) on the Norden to Matala section of the Railway for £20. Advance booking will be available for this by contacting the Swanage Railway or at the Gala.

    Additional Driver Experience course are also being offered utilizing Class 20 (20227),Class 44 (D4),Class 55 (55019) and Class 56 (56006).The dates for these courses and prices can all be found on the Swanage Railway website. Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala & Beer Festival Weekend 2013

    This year there will also be a extra diesel running day around the 3 day Diesel Gala. On Thursday 9th May 'Push Pull Day' will feature 33108 and 33111 with 4 Vep 3417 in various Push Pull and Top & Tail modes through out the day. This will be operated as a additional service to the scheduled steam hauled trains operated on the 'Blue ' timetable.

    The Swanage Railway have also made a number of spaces available to trade stands. Any group or association interested in attending should contact dieselgala@srstaff.co.uk

    Diesel Gala adult rover tickets are available for £23 for a one day rover, £34 for 2 days and £41 for all 3 days. In addition, there are also a range of discounted fares available for Children, 'Priv' card holders and CAMRA members at £17 for a one day rover, £26 for 2 days and £32 for all 3 days.

    For regular updates on this years gala,please visit either the dedicated Diesel Gala page on the Swanage Railway website ( Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala & Beer Festival Weekend 2013 ) or via Face book ( 'Swanage Railway Diesel Gala' )

    For any further updates and details please visit the Swanage railway website (Welcome to the Swanage Railway ), by phone 01929 425800, or contact 'The Swanage Railway',Station House, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB.'
     
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    You can view the Swanage & Purbeck Holiday Guide 2013 at: Swanage and Purbeck Holiday Guide 2013 or order a copy to be posted to you at: http://www.visit-dorset.com/information ... re-request
    Accommodation enquires may be made to the Swanage TIC team. TIC details here: Tourist Information - Swanage Town Council
    As happens each year - hotels and B&Bs are filling up fast for the three days of the Gala. Current 'feedback' appears to confirm that quite a few are booking up for five days/nights to cover "Push-Pull" day on Thursday 9th and Class 56 [also using 3417] Driver Experience trips on Monday 13th.
     
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    Special Diesel Driving Experiences now available:
    Wednesday 8th May - 20 227
    10 - 12 May - Class 08
    Monday 13th May - 56 006
    Friday 17th May - 55 019 Royal Highland Fusilier
    Monday 20th May - D4 Great Gable
    Book on-line at: Railway Experiences « Swanage Railway
     
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    5 out of 6 Deltic driver experiences sold already; book now to avoid disappointment...
     
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    Information found on WNXX
    The Swanage Railway have announced additional running days for two of the visiting Locos attending this year's Diesel Gala.

    On Saturday 18th May 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier" will be operating the diesel diagram on the advertised 'Green' timetable.
    On Sunday 19th May sees D4 "Great Gable" covering the same diagram.

    Swanage diesel departures: 1040; 1200; 1320; 1440; 1600 and 1720.
    Norden Park & Ride diesel departures: 1120; 1240; 1400; 1520; 1640 and 1800.
     
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    I think this is terrific news! I'll be there for the Beer & Diesels of course, but this gets me back to Swanage the following w/e too. Thanks for the advance warning as I now have some re arranging of plans to tackle! Good old Swanage eh?
     
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    Latest update from event co-ordinator found on WNXX forum:
    Subject to availability (of course!) the Swanage Railway are delighted confirm (courtesy of HNRC) that HNRC will be sending a Class 37 - 37521 'English China Clays' - which is currently based at Barrow Hill. :YES: :THUMBSUP:
    There's more information about the "Push Pull Day" (on 9th May) from the Swanage Railway website: Swanage Railway News Gallery - Page 860
    If anyone knows the whereabouts and/or the owner of the Push Pull Farewell headboard [http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/apmw/09may13/apmw002.jpg] please Email the details to: dieselgala@srstaff.co.uk. Thank you.
     
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    Latest news seen on WNXX:

    In a change from previous years (and this year's advertising), this year's Beer Festival will now be held in the garden of The Bankes Arms at Corfe Castle (the pub that backs on to the Norden end of Corfe station). The Beer Festival will be organised by the same people, it's just a different location.
     
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    I hear that narrow gauge diesels at Norden will be running for the Gala
     
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    We have not yet confirmed that the narrow gauge diesels will be running. We have some further work to do before that can confirmed.
    John Rowley (PMMMG)
     
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    2013.jpg

    We are pleased to announce that following the success of the 2012 publication, we will once again be publishing a Diesel Gala programme. At 44 pages, it contains timetables, the beer festival menu, locomotive information, features, a guide to what's going on across the railway during the event - and much, much more.
    The guide is FREE OF CHARGE to those who purchase a Rover ticket for the event - or just £1 where sold separate.
    This year's guide has a distinct BR 80s theme and has been kindly sponsored by Arlington Fleet Services, GB Railfreight and Bachmann.
     
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    PUSH.jpg

    Are you going.......
     
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    "The guide is FREE OF CHARGE to those who purchase a Rover ticket for the event - or just £1 where sold separate."

    For those purchasing rover tickets who feel they would like to donate a £1 towards the brouchure we wont say no.. [​IMG]

    Thank you
     

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