AnthonyRail
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Don’t know myself about staying in hostels. Weird sleeping with others in room
Sometimes that is all I want from a hostel/hotel. Either check in during the day to return later that evening, and out early in the morning.
You get used to it, although I prefer a bottom bunk as it is easier to head to the loo if required during the night.
Don’t know myself about staying in hostels. Weird sleeping with others in room
Sounds a good trip, I like the early morning photo's of the engines lined up, very atmospheric and seeing so many makes me imagine what a real steam shed looked like (before my time), so thanks for sharing. Shame you didn't try the chippy in Haworth, always my KWVR chippy of choice and located close to the station.
Early morning shed photographs are fantastic. Must have been a wonderful sight.
Well done only purchase 2 books. U must have more books than WH smith. I'm going car boot sale Sunday with half my collection as trying raise funds for GBRF18 railtour
Hoping you make SVR. Was looking forward to seeing photos of the blue kingHaha, not sure not sold one yet, but the way my pension fund is going I might look into it I bet the two S and D`s looked great I missed that one, not sure about Platform 5 and preserved stock although I`m sure I`ve seen one somewhere? Full of a cold this weekend, I was going to catch an early train to get down to the Severn Valley, but for the first time in years I`ve missed it, so just off to look for accommodation for the night, so might drive down later and stay over.
Hoping you make SVR. Was looking forward to seeing photos of the blue king
The Coal Tank and Taff Vale tank are two that I need and I keep thinking that I ought to buy a book to start keeping a proper record of what steam I’ve had over the years. (any recommendations? Do Platform 5 do anything maybe?).
That’s great Keith thanks for that. I’m going to order one later.Shred - good to catch up on your latest jaunts. Good selection of steam in there, particularly at the SVR gala.
Cowley - Yes, Platform 5 do their Preserved Locomotives of British Railways. The "blurb" from my website says
The complete guide to all former main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units that are still in existence.
Produced in a handy A5 format this book is a useful reference guide to preserved main line locomotives, steam, diesel and electric, plus multiple unit trains which can be seen today, working on Britain's many heritage railways, hauling tours on the national network and exhibited in railway and industrial heritage museums.
Each locomotive class is briefly described with principal dimensions followed by a list of existing locomotives with British Railways and previous numbers where applicable, current owner or location.
P5 also do books covering Britain's narrow gauge and miniature railways but oddly they ignore covering the raft of former industrial tanks that are the staple power of many preserved lines (perhaps they are too scared to tread on Industrial Railway Society territory).
- All steam locomotives of British Railways, the 'Big Four' and their predecessors that are still in existence.
- Former War Department locomotives, replica and new build steam locomotives.
- Diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units and railcars of BR and pre-nationalisation companies.
- Currently carried number, former numbers, names, build dates, builder and home locations for every locomotive and multiple unit.
- A comprehensive list of preservation sites and heritage railways with OS grid references.
Shred - good to catch up on your latest jaunts. Good selection of steam in there, particularly at the SVR gala.
Cowley - Yes, Platform 5 do their Preserved Locomotives of British Railways. The "blurb" from my website says
The complete guide to all former main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units that are still in existence.
Produced in a handy A5 format this book is a useful reference guide to preserved main line locomotives, steam, diesel and electric, plus multiple unit trains which can be seen today, working on Britain's many heritage railways, hauling tours on the national network and exhibited in railway and industrial heritage museums.
Each locomotive class is briefly described with principal dimensions followed by a list of existing locomotives with British Railways and previous numbers where applicable, current owner or location.
P5 also do books covering Britain's narrow gauge and miniature railways but oddly they ignore covering the raft of former industrial tanks that are the staple power of many preserved lines (perhaps they are too scared to tread on Industrial Railway Society territory).
- All steam locomotives of British Railways, the 'Big Four' and their predecessors that are still in existence.
- Former War Department locomotives, replica and new build steam locomotives.
- Diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units and railcars of BR and pre-nationalisation companies.
- Currently carried number, former numbers, names, build dates, builder and home locations for every locomotive and multiple unit.
- A comprehensive list of preservation sites and heritage railways with OS grid references.
Brilliant photos, I need to see the king, hopefully in May at Cheltenham.
Where will this weekend take you.
Have a great trip Shred.
Bolton had trains from Manchester on a weekend?
Blimey
Doesn’t seem a lot going on, but not long to wait for diesel galas to start. SVR diesel gala again for me this year.
Bolton had trains from Manchester on a weekend?
Blimey
Happening again on 21/22 April as engineering work has been postponed