NYMR 40th Anniversary Spring Steam Gala 3rd - 12th May 2013

That looks pretty reasonable to me! Heritage Railway has a decent article on the NYMR, as an introduction to what looks a candidate for Gala of the Year 2013.

John

 

Was or has the K4 been considered a canidate for the gala as well? 61994 and 62005 have been a hit at ELR.

 

I would love to attend this event. But it looks like I'll be volunteering at Ffestiniog for a week during track & hostel maintenance.

 

Can anyone please shed any light on this please. GREAT BRITAIN VI DAY 9 involves 60009 from Edinburgh to York, then from York to LKX 60007.

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60007 has been out of action for some months now (sadly) and from what I am aware, has not ran on the NYMR yet. Isn't sending it out on the mainline a little risky? I appreciate that it has to earn some money to pay for its bills but isn't this risking its appearance at the gala by sending it a couple of hundred miles from home with a busy gala to attend??


62005 is planned to be arriving at the NYMR on Saturday 30th March after its trip on the Wansbeck. It is planned to run 28th April, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May.

 

No. 7 won't be on the Great Britain this year. Repairs not completed due to incorrect components supplied by a contractor. The Trust hope to have the loco running at the galas though.

 

Can I put in a plea to the NYMR that all guest engines take part on all days of the gala and that the timetable includes info as to which way around the locos are. Oh, and in addition, can we please have non of the chimney to chimney double headers that have been such a negative feature of previous galas.

Regards

 

Anything else your lordship requires, perhaps you would like to contact the NYMR and tell them how to run their railway.

 

Paying to travel or videovegging for free if your demands are met?
A roster would be a step forward for NYMR never mind directions facing.
PS.If there is a kettle shortage 5061/7628/31128/37264 face both ways

 

Another request for... Well, not too fussed about most of the above, but could we have a roster available in advance please? Only really interested in No.29, so I'd rather not do a 300 mile round trip to find it's on freights, or does one shuttle, the day I choose to go!

 

A bit of an unnecessary comment. People who pay to ride trains at a gala (often going to considerable expense with travel and accommodation) are customers and it is not an unreasonable customer request to know which locos are working and even which direction they face. Personally, I ride some of the trains and photograph others.

Several railways put their rosters on line; others sell programmes. I am perfectly happy to pay, but it would be helpful (and would encourage me to attend) if these rosters were made available well in advance.

John

 

I hope a pdf programme via the online shop as per 175th gala should be available to purchase before the gala giving the history of the last 40 years of the line including rosters etc??

Perhaps Bean Counter can confirm.

 

That is correct. An update was posted to 'Members area' of the SNGLPT website last week.

 

Hi, couldsome help with the fares?
On thespecial events page it says there is a 10% discount if you book before the 1[SUP]st[/SUP]April, but when you click on the book online link, it then says 10% beforethe 24[SUP]th[/SUP] April. Anyone know which it is?
Also doesthe NYMR offer discount for BR/ATOC pass holders at Galas?
Many thanksin advance.

 

What about a QJ, one of those standard gauge New South Wales Garratts, and the Starship "Enterprise"?

 

"Moorbarrow" never actually ran on the NYMR. I don't suppose she ever will.

 

40th Anniversary – 1st May – Tickets now available | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors

Join our Anniversary Special train from Whitby (14.00) to Pickering and return on Wednesday 01 May – 40 years since the official opening by the Duchess of Kent by a Royal Train on 01 May 1973. The special train will be hauled by K1 No 62005, assisted by one of the engines that worked the Royal Train – newly over-hauled Lambton Tank No 29.

Tickets are now on sale at £40 per person and you will be issued a Souvenir ticket signed by one of the original Royal Train drivers – Chris Cubitt.

 

Battersby running, now Saturday only (single trip) due to extra Northern Rail services, although I guess it could of run on a weekday as well?

Sat 4th & Sat 11th May:

1Z15 Grosmont to Whitby

Realtime Trains

0945 Grosmont
1005 Whitby

1Z16 Whitby to Battersby

Realtime Trains

1030 Whitby
1050-1100 Grosmont
1115-1137 Glaisdale
1207 Battersby

1Z17 Battersby to Whitby

Realtime Trains

1235 Battersby
1305-1310 Glaisdale
1320-1335 Grosmont
1355 Whitby

1Z18 Whitby to Grosmont

Realtime Trains

1425 Whitby
1445 Grosmont

 

Any indication of the likely engine(s) for the Battersby runs ?

 

No but pool should contain: 61264, 61306, 44871, 45407, 62005, 75029, 45428.

Biggest EVL selection in memory I think!!

 

I have today asked if there is going to be a timetable released prior the gala and they tell me that this was due to be released by now but they have been experiencing website problems so cant get it loaded. It should be resolved in the next few days. A brochure is also going to be available for the gala.