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WSR S&D Spring Steam Gala, 5-6 and 10-13 March 2016

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by gwr4090, Nov 14, 2015.

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  1. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    It is excellent fun, and more hands always welcome. Job satisfaction guaranteed. No special skills required. You just have to hate brambles....

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    Not sure what to do this weekend. No trains to see. Looking forward to mixed traction weekend.
     
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  3. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    I'm writing a book about the Railway and living at Station House, Stogumber, called 'Lonely in November'. So I know how you feel....:(:)

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    As others have said, it was an excellent gala. The S&D really was evoked by some of the loco combinations. 4F and Bulleid, 7F and Bulleid and of course 7F+7F. First time I think, that they have been together in matching BR liveries.
    One odd thing I observed, was how very few people seemed to notice the S&D nameboards. All photos I have seen are of just the engines. So, here is one of Bournemouth West plus a loco.
     

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    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    Hello,
    I obviously missed my free Rose Tinted eye protection on the day I visited the WSR S&D Gala.


    Nick
     
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    Join the Cutting Back crew.............
    Make a cheese sandwich...........
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    Wash & wax a 60-ton locomotive.........
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    Vacuum out a couple of rakes of carriages.........
    Perform a Quality Control check on the latest Quantock brew...........

    & those are ideas from this thread alone. Plenty to do!
     
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  7. AnthonyTrains2017

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    Are there any planned visiting locos or just home fleet.
     
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    I got one with templecombe sign and 34070 in shot. Just wish I'd had thought about doing the same with 34098 but sadly wasn't running on the Sunday.
     
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    Thinking of attending new volunteer event
     
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    Don't just think - do it! At the end of the event, even if you decide it's not for you, you will have had a good free day out on the railway! But I warn you, it can be addictive:)
     
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    SVR spring steam gala??
     
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  12. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    My addiction to the West Somerset Railway is close to entering its 37th year.....

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    Here's one of 92214 at Bournemouth West. Can I just add my sincerest thanks to all those who make these events happen......Steve
     

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    Here's "Templecombe" at "Templecombe" !
     

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    Get yourself up to the Severn Valley - I am! After all that delightful S&D stuff last weekend I need my fix of GWR engines.
     
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    Don't worry just come back to the WSR when the 2 Halls and Manor are running as normal to get your GWR fix. Of course we will now retain the S&D flavor with a 7F or two and the 4F. Also I have it on good authority that work is going to be stepped up on 9351 now that 53808 is finished so we will hopefully be adding a Mogul to the fleet as time allows. Then of course you can always 'blag' a quick visit into the workshop and see a King being rebuilt next to the Mogul. Its nearly like Swindon only a bit smaller!!!!
     
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    Don't forget work needed on 4110 once time and money allows
     
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    If anyone wants an antidote to the S&D withdrawal symptoms, can I suggest a good read, 'Footplate over the Mendips ' by Peter Smith. Probably out of print now, but you will probably get it online.
     
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    Sad that flying Scotsman visit is cancelled on may 28
     
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    Will a tread be made for the Autumn wsr gala? Or use this one
     
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