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Watercress Line - Diesel Gala 14-16th July 2023

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 34002salisbury, Jun 9, 2023.

  1. 34002salisbury

    34002salisbury New Member

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    Revised TT now available with allocations
    https://watercressline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Diesel-Gala-2023-Timetable-v2.pdf
     
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    Long story short it's to make sure sets end up in the right place on Sunday.
     
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    Thought it may be something like that
     
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    simon Resident of Nat Pres

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    Rain seems to be keeping people away. Very low loading on the trains.
     
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  6. Hampshire Unit

    Hampshire Unit Well-Known Member Friend

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    Absolutely chucked down most of the day here in Alresford (at least at the end my work is in) I'm home now and it's still raining. Just saw a Teddy Bear at the bottom of the garden
     
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    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Was it a big surprise? ;):)
     
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    Very nice Steve, in what can be said, 'difficult' light!!
     
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    This brightened up the day a bit!
    Pat
     
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    Managed a very quick visit to the Watercress late this afternoon and saw just about all locos working. At least it wasn't raining!
     
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    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    I see that the Class 66 left the railway on Sunday evening. Is the Class 33 staying on a bit longer as I can't find any moves back to Swanage on RTT this week?

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  13. andy50027

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    It’s staying for another week or so I believe.



     
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    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    OK, thank you. Move affected by the strike action I guess?
     
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    D6515 + 4TC leaving Mid Hants on Monday 24th: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service...4/detailed
    Different routing to the inward journey as D6515 runs round the 4TC in Staines UP loop before returning the Arlington, Eastleigh.
    D6515 Light Engine to Swanage: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service...4/detailed
     
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