forthcoming galas in 2012 - Page 2

12CSVT · 22nd January 2012, 22:12

One for the 'red pen' merchants - D2279 is working at the East Anglian Railway Museum on June 3rd

http://www.pleg.org.uk/latest_news.html

theblackwatch · 1st February 2012, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12CSVT

One for the 'red pen' merchants - D2279 is working at the East Anglian Railway Museum on June 3rd

http://www.pleg.org.uk/latest_news.html

Another weekend taken up!

Swanage has annouced details for this year:

Subject to availability, the visiting main line diesel locomotives starring in the diesel gala will be:

• Class 27 No. D5401 - courtesy of the Northampton Type 2 Group.
• Class 37 No. 37 521 - courtesy of Harry Needle Railroad Company.
• Warship class No. D821 'Greyhound' - courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group.
• Class 55 No. 55 019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' - courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.

Full details at http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news805.htm

1708 · 3rd February 2012, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackwatch

Another weekend taken up!

Swanage has annouced details for this year:

Subject to availability, the visiting main line diesel locomotives starring in the diesel gala will be:

• Class 27 No. D5401 - courtesy of the Northampton Type 2 Group.
• Class 37 No. 37 521 - courtesy of Harry Needle Railroad Company.
• Warship class No. D821 'Greyhound' - courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group.
• Class 55 No. 55 019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' - courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.

Full details at http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news805.htm

If its like the last few galas it will be one not to miss. A proper gala and not just a 0930 - 1700 gala.
If you are going to go to any gala I would certainly reccommend a Swanage gala

Crimson_Quiff · 3rd February 2012, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1708

If its like the last few galas it will be one not to miss. A proper gala and not just a 0930 - 1700 gala.
If you are going to go to any gala I would certainly reccommend a Swanage gala

Too right. I was on 37503 on the Beerex(es) last year, late night behind a 37er - not done that for years!

12CSVT · 28th February 2012, 17:50

On the same weekend as Swanage (12 and 13 May) there's a diesel gala run by Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society at Scunthorpe Steelworks. Locos in action are class 02 D2853, class 03 D2128, class 07 07012, a DBS 08, class 20 (presumably 20056 or 20066) and 3 industrial shunters. Tickets for this event must be pre-booked by calling Brigg tourist information centre on 01652 657053.

TGVDUDE · 3rd April 2012, 16:07

haven't seen this posted anywhere on here yet, the April 21/22nd PBR gala cancelled as all 5 locos aren't running, October it is!

ACE1888 · 18th May 2012, 13:02

West Somerset 'Mixed' Gala details released for Diesel running...
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co....74d39d825164cc
usually an excellent event, will be going, all being equal etc

FGW Pz-Taunton for 2 adults around £70-£80 pre booked trains, with the 'bonus' of FGW 'shuttle' from Taunton to Bishops Lydeard thrown in...ideal

D107 · 18th May 2012, 16:24

The DFR gala is on Sat 19th May. An intensive service of all available diesels. Planned locos include Class 08, 14, 31, 73 plus class 108 DMU.

Freight running with 14, 31 and 73.

Timetable at http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/

Hope to see you there!

Regards,

fsmr · 20th May 2012, 18:20

Just a note to say that both the Stapleford Miniature Railway events are going ahead as normal
(there appears to be an unfounded rumour that they were not on the Steam Rally circuit)
The first event is in under 3 weeks time on 9th 10th June
The 4 locos available this year are ther NYC Niagara class 4-8-4
EAR 31 Class 2-8-4 GWR Saint 4-6-0 and Curwen Atlantic 4-4-2
In addition, the Curwen and Newbury vintage Warship diesel has had a transmission rebuild and is fit for passenger traffic

Weekend camping field available
www.fsmr.org.uk

fsmr · 5th June 2012, 23:22

Hi all
The weekend is nearly upon us and here is the loco rota for Stapleford Steam 9th 10th June

Loco rota as follows for both days which is slightly altered this year to the usual due to the absence of the Berkshire this year:

Green and Saint paired from 10-00 till 12-00

NYC Niagara from 10:15

EAR 31 class from 11:15

From 12-00 onwards, the Saint will pair with the Warship Diesel which will provide assistance only as required and the Green Atlantic will then operate solo

This will give us 4 loco sets in operation from 12-00 both days and is the first time for some years the Diesel will have been in public service. This will not only provide a unique photo opportunity but also allows us flexibility while still retaining the atmosphere of steam traction on all our trains for passengers

http://www.fsmr.org.uk/events-directions.html

postcode for the event LE14 2SF

Real ales list for the event are:

IPA 3.6% Farmer’s Ales, Essex

It's a bit light to be a true IPA, but its certainly hoppy. An amber coloured beer

Pucks Folly 4.2% Farmer’s Ales, Essex

A golden beer to rival any other on the bar. Light and refreshing with a citrus note

Golden Gorse 5.4% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk

A Norfolk Blonde Ale. Very light in colour and with a balanced hoppy finish. It's a lovely refreshing drink; the perfect substitute for a pint of lager.

Reedham Gold 4.6% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk

A light golden ale with biscuity malt flavours and a long, dry, bitter finish

Double W IPA 7.4% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk

Strong American-style IPA, brewed with Target hops and dry hopped with Centennial & Simcoe

Red Head 4.2% Tipples, Norfolk

Packed full with hop flavours and a great balance of pale and crystal malts makes this beer our best seller. A great all round red/amber bitter .

The Hanged Monk Mild 3.8% Tipples, Norfolk

A traditional dark red/brown mild.

Coffee Porter 4.3% Caledonian, Edinburgh

Mocha beer in colour with a thick beige cream head. Roast coffee and dark chocolate on the nose.

Red Bush Raspberry Ale 4.8% TSA Brewing Co, Stirling

A vibrant brew, packed full of fruit and hops which will satisfy your taste buds. Light blonde, with a hint of pink and a fruity zest.

1555 4.3% Bishop Nick

A rich tawny beer with an unmistakably sweet nutty taste underlined by ginger and fruit

Ridley’s Rite 3.6% Bishop Nick

A good, honest session beer, English Fuggles and Goldings do a sterling job of balancing crystal and pale ale malts, working their hops off for a floral aroma

Heresy 4.0% Bishop Nick

Pale ale malt and Challenger hops commit the brew to spicy bitterness with citrus and florals.

Mvann · 19th June 2012, 14:59

Nene Valley railways steam gala has now been moved to 22nd and 23rd September. This now means that the steam gala, diesel gala and 40s event are on consecutive weekends.

Shimmy108 · 2nd July 2012, 22:53

Crewe 175 Steam Gala Weekend

Friday 17th August: 17:00 - 20:00
Saturday 18th August: 07:00 - 16:30
Sunday 19th August: 10:00 - 16:30

View three working giants of steam:
46233 'Duchess of Sutherland'
60009 'Union of South Africa'
A guest 'Pacific' Locomotive! (T.B.A)

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=67888

341o2 · 20th July 2012, 17:38

Mid Hants have released their proposed lineup, being "Maunsell Magic", Cheltenham, Lord Nelson, Sir Lamiel, 825, 31806 plus 31874 (static), also Wadebridge, 45379, 92212 and the steam crane in action (steam gala 7 - 9 Sept)

fsmr · 20th August 2012, 10:09

Stapleford will be running over the August BH Sunday and Monday as part of a charity steam rally complete with model railway and suppliers, trade stall vintage tractors and licensed real ale beer tent

Loco Rota for both days will be
First train out double header GWR Saint and Curwen Atlantic from 10-00
Followed by Niagara at 11-00 and
East African 31 at 11:30.
4 locos then in steam on alternate trains till 16-00
Last train around 17-00-1800 depending on passengers

£3 per person under 12s free

www.fsmr.org.uk
LE14 2SF

12CSVT · 23rd August 2012, 19:11

Plenty of activity in East Anglia this weekend

Mangapps Farm shunter gala on Saturday with five class 03s working including 03197.
Mid Norfolk real ale festival with one diesel diagram (37003 Saturday, 47596 Sunday, 50019 Monday) and one kettle diagram each day and a DMU Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Epping Ongar Railway mixed traction event Sat - Mon with vintage buses running.

22nd January 2012, 22:12	#16
12CSVT Established Member Join Date: 18 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,792	One for the 'red pen' merchants - D2279 is working at the East Anglian Railway Museum on June 3rd http://www.pleg.org.uk/latest_news.html __________________ Loco classes cleared for haulage - 43(production HST power car), 87, 89, 91. Subclasses 31/6, 37/4, 37/9, 57/3, 73/2, 86/1.

28th February 2012, 17:50	#20
12CSVT Established Member Join Date: 18 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,792	On the same weekend as Swanage (12 and 13 May) there's a diesel gala run by Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society at Scunthorpe Steelworks. Locos in action are class 02 D2853, class 03 D2128, class 07 07012, a DBS 08, class 20 (presumably 20056 or 20066) and 3 industrial shunters. Tickets for this event must be pre-booked by calling Brigg tourist information centre on 01652 657053. __________________ Loco classes cleared for haulage - 43(production HST power car), 87, 89, 91. Subclasses 31/6, 37/4, 37/9, 57/3, 73/2, 86/1.

3rd April 2012, 16:07	#21
TGVDUDE Established Member Join Date: 1 Jan 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 1,008	haven't seen this posted anywhere on here yet, the April 21/22nd PBR gala cancelled as all 5 locos aren't running, October it is! __________________ Flikr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewismitchellrailways/

18th May 2012, 13:02	#22
ACE1888 Western Region Rocker Member Join Date: 2 Apr 2011 Location: Penzance, Cornwall Posts: 798	West Somerset 'Mixed' Gala details released for Diesel running... http://www.west-somerset-railway.co....74d39d825164cc usually an excellent event, will be going, all being equal etc FGW Pz-Taunton for 2 adults around £70-£80 pre booked trains, with the 'bonus' of FGW 'shuttle' from Taunton to Bishops Lydeard thrown in...ideal __________________ 'I guess it doesn't matter, as long as I can get my head down in the sun' Photosite Railwayforum.net

18th May 2012, 16:24	#23
D107 Member Join Date: 9 May 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 137	DFR Gala 19th May 2012 The DFR gala is on Sat 19th May. An intensive service of all available diesels. Planned locos include Class 08, 14, 31, 73 plus class 108 DMU. Freight running with 14, 31 and 73. Timetable at http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/ Hope to see you there! Regards, __________________ Nick W. Driver, diesel dogsbody and part owner of D9521. Pie Guru (retired).

20th May 2012, 18:20	#24
fsmr Member Join Date: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 348	Just a note to say that both the Stapleford Miniature Railway events are going ahead as normal (there appears to be an unfounded rumour that they were not on the Steam Rally circuit) The first event is in under 3 weeks time on 9th 10th June The 4 locos available this year are ther NYC Niagara class 4-8-4 EAR 31 Class 2-8-4 GWR Saint 4-6-0 and Curwen Atlantic 4-4-2 In addition, the Curwen and Newbury vintage Warship diesel has had a transmission rebuild and is fit for passenger traffic Weekend camping field available www.fsmr.org.uk

5th June 2012, 23:22	#25
fsmr Member Join Date: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 348	Stapleford steam loco rota Hi all The weekend is nearly upon us and here is the loco rota for Stapleford Steam 9th 10th June Loco rota as follows for both days which is slightly altered this year to the usual due to the absence of the Berkshire this year: Green and Saint paired from 10-00 till 12-00 NYC Niagara from 10:15 EAR 31 class from 11:15 From 12-00 onwards, the Saint will pair with the Warship Diesel which will provide assistance only as required and the Green Atlantic will then operate solo This will give us 4 loco sets in operation from 12-00 both days and is the first time for some years the Diesel will have been in public service. This will not only provide a unique photo opportunity but also allows us flexibility while still retaining the atmosphere of steam traction on all our trains for passengers http://www.fsmr.org.uk/events-directions.html postcode for the event LE14 2SF Real ales list for the event are: IPA 3.6% Farmer’s Ales, Essex It's a bit light to be a true IPA, but its certainly hoppy. An amber coloured beer Pucks Folly 4.2% Farmer’s Ales, Essex A golden beer to rival any other on the bar. Light and refreshing with a citrus note Golden Gorse 5.4% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk A Norfolk Blonde Ale. Very light in colour and with a balanced hoppy finish. It's a lovely refreshing drink; the perfect substitute for a pint of lager. Reedham Gold 4.6% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk A light golden ale with biscuity malt flavours and a long, dry, bitter finish Double W IPA 7.4% Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk Strong American-style IPA, brewed with Target hops and dry hopped with Centennial & Simcoe Red Head 4.2% Tipples, Norfolk Packed full with hop flavours and a great balance of pale and crystal malts makes this beer our best seller. A great all round red/amber bitter . The Hanged Monk Mild 3.8% Tipples, Norfolk A traditional dark red/brown mild. Coffee Porter 4.3% Caledonian, Edinburgh Mocha beer in colour with a thick beige cream head. Roast coffee and dark chocolate on the nose. Red Bush Raspberry Ale 4.8% TSA Brewing Co, Stirling A vibrant brew, packed full of fruit and hops which will satisfy your taste buds. Light blonde, with a hint of pink and a fruity zest. 1555 4.3% Bishop Nick A rich tawny beer with an unmistakably sweet nutty taste underlined by ginger and fruit Ridley’s Rite 3.6% Bishop Nick A good, honest session beer, English Fuggles and Goldings do a sterling job of balancing crystal and pale ale malts, working their hops off for a floral aroma Heresy 4.0% Bishop Nick Pale ale malt and Challenger hops commit the brew to spicy bitterness with citrus and florals. Last edited by fsmr; 7th June 2012 at 16:57. Reason: real ales list added

19th June 2012, 14:59	#26
Mvann Member Join Date: 19 Mar 2010 Location: Peterborough Posts: 392	Nene Valley railways steam gala has now been moved to 22nd and 23rd September. This now means that the steam gala, diesel gala and 40s event are on consecutive weekends.

2nd July 2012, 22:53	#27
Shimmy108 Crewe Heritage Centre Member Join Date: 2 Jul 2012 Location: Crewe Posts: 9	Crewe 175 Steam Gala Weekend Friday 17th August: 17:00 - 20:00 Saturday 18th August: 07:00 - 16:30 Sunday 19th August: 10:00 - 16:30 View three working giants of steam: 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' 60009 'Union of South Africa' A guest 'Pacific' Locomotive! (T.B.A) http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=67888

20th July 2012, 17:38	#28
341o2 Member Join Date: 17 Oct 2011 Posts: 136	Mid Hants have released their proposed lineup, being "Maunsell Magic", Cheltenham, Lord Nelson, Sir Lamiel, 825, 31806 plus 31874 (static), also Wadebridge, 45379, 92212 and the steam crane in action (steam gala 7 - 9 Sept)

20th August 2012, 10:09	#29
fsmr Member Join Date: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 348	Stapleford will be running over the August BH Sunday and Monday as part of a charity steam rally complete with model railway and suppliers, trade stall vintage tractors and licensed real ale beer tent Loco Rota for both days will be First train out double header GWR Saint and Curwen Atlantic from 10-00 Followed by Niagara at 11-00 and East African 31 at 11:30. 4 locos then in steam on alternate trains till 16-00 Last train around 17-00-1800 depending on passengers £3 per person under 12s free www.fsmr.org.uk LE14 2SF Last edited by fsmr; 20th August 2012 at 10:12. Reason: typos!!

23rd August 2012, 19:11	#30
12CSVT Established Member Join Date: 18 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,792	Plenty of activity in East Anglia this weekend Mangapps Farm shunter gala on Saturday with five class 03s working including 03197. Mid Norfolk real ale festival with one diesel diagram (37003 Saturday, 47596 Sunday, 50019 Monday) and one kettle diagram each day and a DMU Saturday and Sunday evenings. Epping Ongar Railway mixed traction event Sat - Mon with vintage buses running. __________________ Loco classes cleared for haulage - 43(production HST power car), 87, 89, 91. Subclasses 31/6, 37/4, 37/9, 57/3, 73/2, 86/1.