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KWVR - Autumn Steam Spectacular (Gala) 11-13th October..

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by KWVR_PUBLICITY, May 14, 2013.

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  1. KWVR_PUBLICITY

    KWVR_PUBLICITY New Member

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    Hello, for those that haven't seen we announced our first Autumn visitor this week.
    Great Western Pannier tank No. 1501 from SVR

    ore information and updates available here:
    http://www.kwvr.co.uk/events/152-not-featured/569-autumn-steam-spectacular-2013.html

    Regards....
     
    KWVR_PUBLICITY, May 14, 2013
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    Good choice! :)
     
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    Very good starter :cool:
     
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  4. Jeff Albiston

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    It was like a guessing game when they announced it on Facebook.

    An excellent choice by the K&WVR.
     
    Jeff Albiston, May 16, 2013
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    1501 is a good choice indeed.

    Looks like you did read it too! :)
     
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    John Petley Part of the furniture

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    Could anyone advise what is the latest on 34092 City of Wells, please? I was wondering whether it might be ready for the gala.
     
    John Petley, May 20, 2013
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    The KWVR Facebook page shows that the next two visitors for the gala are 4160 and 5029. Really great news, well done to all concerned for arranging such a brilliant lineup. Can't wait for the gala to start now. :)
     
    Mick45305, Jun 25, 2013
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  8. KWVR_PUBLICITY

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    Beat me to it!
    We can confirm that Large Prarie No. 4160 & Castle Class No. 5029 Nunney Castle are the last two visitors for the event.

    These both join Pannier No. 1501 to give a real Great Western Taste to the Gala. Home locomotives of Nos. 90733, 43924, 1054, Nunlow & 45305 finish off the line up
     
    KWVR_PUBLICITY, Jun 25, 2013
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    Wow, Was expect one more but another two and complementing each other as well, along with a strong home fleet line up, well done everyone for pulling out all the stops this year. Is there still a chance we will have one more from the home fleet as well, or are we not counting our chickens yet, refering to the S160?
     
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    8 engines, are you sure that's enough?

    Questions

    1. Regarding timetabling, can the morning goods be hauled by different engines each day (or as a compromise, perhaps a different engine on Friday to Sat/Sun if the former is not possible)?
    2. Will there be an organised night shoot in the yard?
    3. Can the 5MT run without its nameplates (please). Again, if you do it only on the Friday as a compromise...
     
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    Excellent news, was on the list for the Autumn gala season, but now cast in stone.

    Well done the gala team, looking forward to more details nearer the time :)
     
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    With this line up should run for a week, not just a weekend. Will they stay for longer I wonder.:)
     
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    The Worth Valley have once again organised what should be another excellent Steam Gala.

    To be honest, I wasn't expecting 5029, but more the better.

    Look forward to attending on the Saturday.
     
    Jeff Albiston, Jun 27, 2013
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    Looking a great event, I will have to see if I can be bothered to get up early after watching Wales play the night before to make the slog up north...

    Any idea on the Feb/March Gala dates?
     
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    5029 has been to the line previously
     
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    I wonder how 5029 will arrive at Keighley? I know Castles run from Tyseley to York quite often - could one get onto the Skipton line without clonking any platforms or bridges? I wonder if anyone is planning mainline tours with her while she's "up North"? Probably too early to say just yet...
     
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    4160 will be interesting. I can't remember a GWR prairie visiting before and it's the sort of line that they work well on.

    5029 is a nice big engine draw too, and 1501 is a red line for me.

    I'm going to have to turn work down for this...
     
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    5572 and 6106 have previously visited.
     
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    We've got a few more updates for you (taken from website) :

    Photo Charters:

    We are pleased to announce that we intend to operate a series of photo charters over the Gala.
    To register your interest, book a place or to get more information please email october.charter@kwvr.co.uk
    Thursday 10th October - EVENING Night Shoot.
    We are grateful that Jason Cross has agreed to provide lighting for our night shoot. We intent to have a shunter on hand to re arrange engines as required. Current times are 19:00 - 21:30. £15 per head.
    Friday 11th October - EARLY MORNING photo charter utilising No. 1501.
    We will run a short photo charter from 07:30 - 09:30 between Damems and Haworth using 1501. This may be the only time the loco is used on the freight set over the weekend. £15 per head - limited to 40 persons.
    Please note that the above charter times/plan are still provisional until we can confirm interest from participants.
     
    KWVR_PUBLICITY, Sep 3, 2013
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    We regret to inform that unfortunately 5029 Nunney Castle will not be attending our Steam Spectacular weekend, this is due to gauging problems on the KWVR. We are currently working very hard to source a replacement and will make further announcements soon.
     
    KWVR_PUBLICITY, Sep 16, 2013
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