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Ribble steam centre Feb 18th and 19th Steam gala.

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Gav106, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. Gav106

    Gav106 Well-Known Member

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    There having an interesting looking gala in Feb.
    see Steam Gala 18th & 19th February

    inc Furness Railway No. 20

    Is anyone going to go?
     
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  2. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    More to the point - will there be a Night Photography session available around the shed ?
     
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    Could be tempted to drive down the road. Last year event wasn't bad, and is decent value for money.
     
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    I'll almost certainly turn out as it's only a short journey for me, and, as lil Bear says, it is good value for money, and they are all extremely friendly. Never seen F R 20 running so that will be a bonus.

    I wonder if it will still be on site when Tornado's there in May? The oldest and youngest side by side would be a good photo opportunity
     
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    It is possible that John Howe, D9539 & the 05 Diesel will be available at the Gala.

    Watch our website Welcome to the Ribble Steam Railway for further updates & timetables.

    Will check whether FR20 & Tornado are at Preston on the same dates.
     
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    Provisional timetable now on website, seems good value at £6 per head.
     
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    Thanks for the info, it's even better value at £4 for us owd fogeys -I will definately be putting in an appearance.

    Great news that Andrew Barclay No 6 will be probably be running - even if it is in undercoat
     
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    Furness Railway No 20 arrived safely at Ribble Steam Railway at c 16.00hrs today 8th Feb
     
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    Unfortunately, Ab No6, 2261, will not be available at the Gala. Should be ok to enter traffic in May 2012.

    FR20 is covering the April steamings
     
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    Thanks for the updates 3155 - much appreciated. A pity about the No 6, but it justifies another visit in a couple of months time, and a few more opportunities to view F. R. 20 in the meantime
     
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    Will the workshops be open? I am particularly thinking of the two track one east of the station.

    TIA

    Andrew N
     
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    If any Nat Pres readers wish to view the Ribble Rail Shed (which is normally off limits), please Pm me & I will sort a guided tour.

    Offer only open on the Saturday, as I am driving Walkden on the Sunday
     
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