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Bluebell Railway Terrier Gala: 29th - 31st July 2022

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by WesternRegionHampshireman, Mar 26, 2022.

  1. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    Well there you go folks, seems to be a real all out event this year! :D
    https://www.bluebell-railway.com/terrier-150/
     
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    I'm wondering what exactly is meant by "Terrier Gala". So far they have said that Fenchurch should be working and Stepney will be on static display, but what else will be running? Some years ago (about 2007 I think) they did a fantastic gala with 5 terriers running (should have been 6 but one didn't make it). If I remember correctly there was Stepney, Fenchurch, Knowle, Martello and Freshwater from the Isle of Wight. Are they planning something like that again or is that very wishful thinking?
     
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    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    VISITOR UPDATE!!!
    W11 "Newport" Courtesy of The Isle Of Wight.
    70 "Poplar" Courtesy of Kent & East Sussex.
    Alongside:
    672 "Fenchurch"

    I presume 65, 30541 and 80151 will make an appearance.
    [Subject to availability as always].
     
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    Two home fleet locomotives at the very least. So Camelot is also a possibility and if rumours are true something else....
     
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    They've fixed the USA tank up already?
     
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    I don't think you going to like this A1X but I think it's going to be 6989 "Wightwick Hall".

    Trust me, I was shocked too, but I will personally welcome it with open arms. :)
     
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    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Can someone please tell me which way the locos are facing?
     
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    W11 should be facing South, while Poplar should be facing North.
    All other locos are facing North.
     
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    There is a possibility 80151 might be working in place of another loco as well. This faces south
     
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    Thanks Paul.
     
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    Just appeared on Instagram
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    The timetable for this gala is certainly ambitious and leaves very little room for any on the day issues / delays and it could slip very easily if problems occur. With only 4 minutes given at Kingscote between crossing trains and just 5 minutes at Sheffield Park on arrival / departure, getting between these particular trains could be 'interesting'.
     
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    The Hall had failed and will be replaced by 80151 which is facing South.
     
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    Ah, the unreliable GWR once again having to be bailed out by something reliable built in Brighton
     
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    Not something else!
     
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    I’m guessing W11 will always be leading running bunker first when paired with Popular & O1 while running north?
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    A certain irony there as the reason I was going on Friday was for the Hall and Fenchurch. Booked today.

    Now neither is running and the Booking Office is closed today to get a refund.

    Won't pre-book again.
     
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    Due to the failure of the Hall, the timetable for the event has been altered and can be found on the website
     

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