GCR Diesel Gala (12/13/14 May 2006)

[Coxster]

I'm up for this!

 

[Met Driver]

I'll be there, tickets booked this evening.

 

[Guinness]

I take it your all coming on Saturday then?

 

[AlexS]

Sounds it. But Im coming most because I'm best

And myssssteeerious.

Fist fight for the windows dead ahooooooy

 

[Guinness]

Here are some MML times to Loughborough for they are handy for anyone.

Northbound

                   HST   222   HST   222   222   222   222   HST   222
London St. Pancras 0725  0730  0755  0800  0830  0900  0930  0955  1000
Loughborough       0851  0907  0916  0934  1007  1034  1107  1116  1134

Southbound

                HST   HST   222   HST   222   HST   222   222   HST   222   222
Notes:           A     B                       A                 A
Leeds           0719                          0840
Doncaster       0759                           --
Sheffield       0827  0732              0856  0927              1027  
Nottingham       --   0828  0907  0930   --    --   1007         --   1107
Derby           0901   --    --    --   0933  1002   --   1034  1102   --   1134
Loughborough     --    --   0945  0945  0952   --   1022  1052   --   1122  1152

A - CHANGE AT DERBY
B - CHANGE AT NOTTINGHAM

I cannot be 100% certain of these times despite them been in MMLs timetable.

I'm usually on the 0934 from Derby if anyone wants to join me then PM me.

I'll write return times later on today.

 

[ChrisCooper]

I'm hoping to be there at least one day. Always like the GCR diesel gala, and even better is that every year so far I've managed to get a discounted ticket since I'm a member of the northern group at Ruddington, even though technically we shouldn't get discounts. The use of the parental hotel and taxi service makes it even better (the latter being in particular useful since parking is a pain at Loughborough, so I being able to avoid driving there is useful).

 

[David]

taxi service makes it even better (the latter being in particular useful since parking is a pain at Loughborough, so I being able to avoid driving there is useful).

I know it is. Why do you think I'm taking the train this time?

 

[AlexS]

Taking the train from Scunthorpe is almost as unbearable!

 

[David]

Taking the train from Scunthorpe is highly bearable....

It get's me away from the darned place...

 

[87015]

From the GCR website, (i added the square brackets as i dont work in D jobs!)

Saturday:
Intensive Timetable - 30 Passenger trains from Loughborough!
All diesel except 1:15 and 7:30
Mix of express and local services
D6535 (Class 33) 6 trips starting 9:50 (inc Beerex) [33116]
D5185 (Class 25) 4 trips starting 3:40 (inc Beerex) [25035]
37255 2 trips starting 2:50
D1705 (Class 47) 4 trips starting 12:30 [47117]
D8098+D8048 (Class 20s) 3 trips starting 10:10 [20048/098]
D5830 (Class 31) 3 trips starting 9:00 [31463]
D123 (Class 45) 3 trips starting 9:35 [45125]
25265 3 trips starting 9:15
D4067 on shunt release at Rothley
Evening Beerex on Saturday, operated by D5185 (Class 25) and D6535 (Class 33)
4CIG in passenger service (with D6335) 3 trips starting 9:50
Class 101 DMU 3 trips starting 11:00

Looks good, plenty of trains.
Only question is will we be able to have the gronk-and what is it? 08?
Looking forward to 25035 again, and i havnt had 33116 for twelve years

Early start for the 0915 off Loughboro, need Central to actually be running a service from Birmingham in the morning!

 

[AlexS]

Central are running a service to Leicester, Stanners are terminating at Cambridge that weekend, so we're k!

 

[theblackwatch]

D4067 is actually a Class 10...afraid I cannot answer whether you will be able to have it or not, but suspect the answer may be no. Sounds a rather good event.

 

[Nick]

The Class 10 is not booked to work any trains and will be able to be seen tootling about at Rothley performing shunt release. If your lucky you may be able to see it running light loco to and from Rothley.

 

[87015]

Roster for Friday and Saturday now up on the GCR web site. Looks good, loads of trains and really pleased to see the rodents out all day on proper trains rather than shuttles.

 

[theblackwatch]

I've been advised D5185 passed its air tank inspection last week, so should be all systems go for the event.

 

[AlexS]

D5185 has ran it's first train in multiple with one of the 20s and is good to go or so I've heard.

 

[Nick]

Indeed so, thanks to Matt Yardley for the pics:
http://mathewyardley.fotopic.net/c949017.html

 

[87015]

Just a quick note that anyone coming from Birmingham can save themselves a little by rebooking at Leicester.
There is no Brum-Loughborough CDR (although there used to be i'm sure?)
so its a SVR at £13.60
or... Brum-Leicester CDR £7.60 plus Leicester-Loughborough CDR £3.60
(all fares before any discounts)

Just relying on Central not to screw up, i'm hoping to make the 0915 rat.
Saves a few pennies, more for the donation boxes!

87015

 

[ChrisCooper]

The 25 failed today. I was coming in behind the 31 and we got held outside loughborough for quite a while, and then the 37 came thrashing out pulling the train that should have been the 25. When we arrived at Loughborough we were told the 25 had failed. The 45 took over from the 37s workings and then took over from the 25 on the beerexs, which was a shame, but I do like Peaks, although even on a 6Mk1+CCT rake it was really held back (few seconds of thrash, then practically cruise to the next station), wheras the 25 would have had a tougher job, and therefore givern a more interesting performance. I gather it was a problem with the vacume brake on the 25, and that it's been fixed and should be in service tommorow.

 

[Lewisham2221]

I have to say that this was a thoroughly enjoyable day, really good. The highlight of the day for me was probably the double-headed 25's, the 20's were pretty decent as well.

Just a thumbs up and thank-you to everybody involved with GCR who was part of it, Tomnick, 'one trip' Nick, Chaz and the rest.:thumbup:

 

[theblackwatch]

A good event, even though it got off to a shaky start with three round trips from L'boro-Rothley caped in the morning and some rostering changes. Special thanks to those who got D5185 fixed in time for today after its failure yesterday.

Good to meet Yorkie and a few others (sorry, can't remember you all after he rattled thru with some introductions!) briefly on the kettle between Loughboro and Quorn where I got off. Hope you enjoyed your lunches - I had the all day breakfast behind the pair of 25s and it was to the usual high standards I've had there before.

Stayed for the first 'beerex' with D6535 and D5185 which was quite loud too!

 

[AlexS]

A brief summary: first 101 of the day caped, lack of path, first 20 train of the day 20 mins down, stock was still in the sidings, couple of roster changes, before things settle down nicely.

Back to normal until 1210 departure, CIG is busted with leaky air pipes and a leaky roof - cue the replacement - 33 hauling the 101 dead! That was rammed. 31 star of the show in terms of surprising runs, on load 8 and going like the clappers - it's a Ped, it shouldn't have done that! Ratties fantastic, specially on the double header. CIG fixedish for the 1510, still leaking in both ways but usable, then on the steamer back to Lough for the 37 to Leicester and back - fantastic run, that 37 is a great machine. Parcels set lacked pidgeon van and parcels carriages, brake failures on all apparently, so down to two Mk1s.

20s: Nice ride, go like stink with that torque
25s: Brilliant, 5185 very loud, 25265 very smoky.
31: pulled off a surprisingly sprightly run on load 8
33: interesting hauling the 101 and the CIG - decent ride
37: loud. very loud.
45: Only had it on load 2! still, clagging and roaring away.
47: best duff I think I've rode on, really gets shifting.
CIG: Leaky, but nostalgic.
101: Only had it hauled, but I imagine it would have been smoky and vibrating as ever.
8F: Kettle.
lamiel: Interesting only cause it moved.

 

[Coxster]

Was a really good day. Thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their spare time as usual!

 

[Nick W]

Very fun event. Thanks to all GCR people especially 'tomnick' who kindly let me visit 2 boxes .

 

[RJ]

The 101 had a Routemaster engine in . I did that behind the 33 and on it's own, I did the CIG behind the 33, did the 31 a couple of times as with the 33! Also got front window behind the pair of 25s, and started off with the pair of 20s. I was also on the crawling kettle . I never got to do the 37/45/47 . Neither of them were about much!

It was a brilliant day, although I had a shaky start getting there! Thanks to all that work there for making the day enjoyable, and it was great meeting other forum members again! I look forward to visiting again when there's another gala!

P.s what actually happens if you get caught without a ticket?

 

[chunx2005]

I have some pics being uploaded as we speak to my site, if anyone spot's themselves in a pic let me know
www.ah-trains.fotopic.net
Cheers
Andy
[EDIT]

The 101 had a Routemaster engine in . I did that behind the 33 and on it's own, I did the CIG behind the 33, did the 31 a couple of times as with the 33! Also got front window behind the pair of 25s, and started off with the pair of 20s. I was also on the crawling kettle . I never got to do the 37/45/47 . Neither of them were about much!

It was a brilliant day, although I had a shaky start getting there! Thanks to all that work there for making the day enjoyable, and it was great meeting other forum members again! I look forward to visiting again when there's another gala!

P.s what actually happens if you get caught without a ticket?[/QUOTE]
You either pay on the train or you are thrown off at the next stop.
I saw the 45 at least 4 times! and rode on it twice

 

[Guinness]

P.s what actually happens if you get caught without a ticket?

1. You pay on the train if the TTI has the facility to do so
2. Let's say it's a Gala day with trains every 15 minutes or so, you get off at the next, buy a ticket and then board another train.
3. You give your name and address to the TTI and the outstanding fare will be billed to your house. (More complex than that I think).
4. Finally, if you all that fails you leave GCR property at the next station and if you refuse the Police will give you a free taxi ride.

 

[AlexS]

The 101 had a Routemaster engine in . I did that behind the 33 and on it's own, I did the CIG behind the 33, did the 31 a couple of times as with the 33! Also got front window behind the pair of 25s, and started off with the pair of 20s. I was also on the crawling kettle . I never got to do the 37/45/47 . Neither of them were about much!

I was standing next you on the 101

 

[Coxster]

Jordy is in http://www.ah-trains.fotopic.net/p29190194.html
Chaz (& Jamie?) is in http://www.ah-trains.fotopic.net/p29190210.html
Galvanize is in http://www.ah-trains.fotopic.net/p29190226.html
joea1 is in http://www.ah-trains.fotopic.net/p29190239.html
Seth, Sprinter, Harry Potter, joea1, AlexS and WSXFan are in http://www.ah-trains.fotopic.net/p29190242.html

 

[chunx2005]

Is JOEA1 coloured?