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Great Central Railway, Autumn Steam Gala - 3rd-6th October 2024

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Aug 14, 2024.

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  1. acorb

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    Fair point, hadn't realised her previous visit was so recent - she has proven popular at the SVR though.
     
    acorb, Sep 25, 2024
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    I suggested hiring 68153 on one of the facebook posts. Sadly nobody seems to have jumped at that idea. It's a loco we've never had before and would be cheaper to transport than just about anything else!
     
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    There will be "Boscastle Shed tours" on the Saturday and Sunday (Oct 5/6th) so an opportunity to walk up to the shed and go with a guide to see the work going on inside. The tours are free, but a donation towards the overhaul of Boscastle is appreciated.
     
    Flying Phil, Sep 27, 2024
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  4. Ben Jenden

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    Ben Jenden, Sep 30, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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    They would be better advertising it as a mixed traffic gala, as a diesel and a dmu in the timetable
     
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  6. jamesd

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    There's a class 20 and a DMU that I can see in the timetable. Mixed traffic surely refers to the trains, mixed traction would better reflect the addition of diesels although I don't think it's warranted in this case as the 20 only does three trips from Rothley Brook to Loughborough.
     
    jamesd, Sep 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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    Well, I can see 3 single passenger trips in that linked timetable worked by D8001 Fri/Sat/Sun, plus the DMU doing a five round trips, so where is the other diesel?
    As one of the original proposed steam visitors isn't attending then something else will have to be used to fill in any "gaps" left over.....
     
    Johann Marsbar, Sep 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM
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    sorry mixed up 6990 as a diesel
     
    neildimmer, Sep 30, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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    Scrapped 11 years ago

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    jamesd, Sep 30, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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    Anyone know which way round GWR 7828 is please, many thanks.
     
    46240, Oct 1, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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    Faces South
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 1, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    yesterday pm it was facing north
     
    Sidmouth, Oct 1, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    I understand there's a chance another loco (steam) could yet be added to the roster for the gala this weekend. A few ifs, buts and maybes, but it's a possibility ;-)
     
    Raimondo, Oct 1, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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    Has 41312 finished it's duties at Didcot before it heads north to Bo'ness?

     
    Chris86, Oct 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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    Big and green?
     
    black5, Oct 1, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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    It went for a spin on the turntable as part of the photo charter - but I don't know which way it finished the day.
     
    Belgarath001, Oct 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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    It's appearing at its home gala (Mid Hants) this weekend, so not available
     
    6026 King John, Oct 1, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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    It has, buts Mid Hants own gala is this weekend as well
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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    Seems like railways have en mass decided to hold galas the same weekends lately. 13-15 Sept was a busy one and now this upcoming weekend! Crazy! I am scratching around for something to do next weekend!
     
    JBTEvans, Oct 2, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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    Bluebell and East Lancs Galas are what comes to mind over 11th-13th
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 2, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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