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Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 24th June 2016, 09:57
Replies: 2
Views: 6,287
Posted By avonside1563
Second visiting locomotive confirmed as Avonside...

Second visiting locomotive confirmed as Avonside 0-6-0ST Cranford from Appleby Frodingham and very recently returned to steam for the first time in over 50 years.Previously a long term resident at...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 2nd June 2016, 12:08
Replies: 2
Views: 6,287
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield Railway Summer Steam Gala - 16th 17th July 2016

This year's Summer Steam Gala at the Foxfield railway will be held over the weekend of 16th and 17th July and will be themed around the Lancashire coalfield's Walkden area.

It will feature the...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 24th March 2016, 10:21
Replies: 0
Views: 5,234
Posted By avonside1563
Ponypool & Blaenavon Steam Gala - June 24-26

The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway is holding its annual steam gala over the 24th - 26th June 2016.

This year's event will see three visiting locomotives come to the steeply graded line:...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 19th July 2013, 11:32
Replies: 5
Views: 7,403
Posted By avonside1563
Final preparations are underway for this...

Final preparations are underway for this weekend's gala. It looks like it's going to be a scorcher so if you're attending please make sure you're prepared for the sunshine and heat!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 17th July 2013, 11:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,603
Posted By avonside1563
When I heard the report regarding the loose tie...

When I heard the report regarding the loose tie bar I immediately thought of the Potters Bar incident which struck as being very similar circumstances and results. Very sad for all involved in both...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th July 2013, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 7,403
Posted By avonside1563
The Kerr Stuart well tank is due to arrive at...

The Kerr Stuart well tank is due to arrive at Foxfield this week and the timetable has been finalised. First departure from Caverswall Road at 9am will be a mineral train with Wimblebury and Dubs...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 26th June 2013, 12:24
Replies: 5
Views: 7,403
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield Railway Summer Steam Gala 20/21 July

The annual event for the industrial enthusiast (and those yet to be converted!) is once again gearing up. Visiting locomotive this year will be 'Willy' the well tank, courtesy of the Flour Mill, a...
Forum: Railway Modelling 11th February 2013, 11:47
Replies: 3
Views: 6,844
Posted By avonside1563
Not sure about using foamboard, but have a look...

Not sure about using foamboard, but have a look here for the construction of the baseboards for the Warners Project layout Black Country Blues, which uses ply baseboards with kingspan for the...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 10th October 2012, 10:43
Replies: 5
Views: 4,823
Posted By avonside1563
Or alternatively how I can get a job as a driver...

Or alternatively how I can get a job as a driver to replace those leaving!!
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 9th October 2012, 10:01
Replies: 2
Views: 3,511
Posted By avonside1563
Just to add to the variety the juniors of the...

Just to add to the variety the juniors of the railway will be holding a gala on the miniature railway at Caverswall Road to mark the opening of their balloon loop extension, bringing the total round...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 8th October 2012, 12:17
Replies: 0
Views: 5,994
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield Miniature Railway Gala 20-21 October

To mark the completion of the balloon loop extension to the miniature railway at Foxfield Railway, Blythe Bridge the young lads and lasses of the FMR are holding a gala at the same time as the big...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 18th September 2012, 09:47
Replies: 2
Views: 3,511
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield Railway Autumn Gala - 20th - 21st October

Foxfield Railway showcases industrial horsepower at forthcoming gala weekend…

The Foxfield Railway October Gala has now become extremely popular event after its first introduction 4 years ago....
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 16th August 2012, 10:13
Replies: 20
Views: 13,835
Posted By avonside1563
I do feel sorry for all the Virgin staff who have...

I do feel sorry for all the Virgin staff who have worked so hard over the last few years to make Virgin the top Franchise in the eyes of the travelling public. The Pendolinos and Voyagers might not...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 6th July 2012, 10:06
Replies: 9
Views: 8,822
Posted By avonside1563
Can a loco that is double ended be described as...

Can a loco that is double ended be described as left hand drive? Surely it would be right hand drive for 50% of the time?
Briefly, the boiler (not boilers) has a common steam space over the two...
Forum: Railway Modelling 7th February 2012, 15:59
Replies: 11
Views: 5,902
Posted By avonside1563
Just a quick update on the exhibition. ...

Just a quick update on the exhibition.

Everyone who attended commented on what a good show it was (comments on RMWeb included) and the organisers thank everyone who attended, be it exhibitor,...
Forum: Say Hello 31st January 2012, 11:27
Replies: 11
Views: 4,414
Posted By avonside1563
Excellent stuff Simon, really enjoying reading...

Excellent stuff Simon, really enjoying reading through it. Perhaps you might like to think about a book instead of TV, it's a good way to go and might just get it on TV also (thinking of the James...
Forum: Railway Modelling 20th December 2011, 11:24
Replies: 11
Views: 5,902
Posted By avonside1563
Stafford Model Railway Exhibition 2012

The Stafford Model Railway Exhibition is set for the 4th and 5th February 2012 at the Staffordshire County Showground. Once again it looks to be a good selection of layouts with plenty of trade...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 10th October 2011, 10:48
Replies: 4
Views: 6,121
Posted By avonside1563
In steam days the steam heat supply was usually...

In steam days the steam heat supply was usually the responsibility of the fireman who had a valve and a pressure gauge. There were different pressures required for different numbers of coaches to try...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 5th September 2011, 16:06
Replies: 7
Views: 3,025
Posted By avonside1563
By the cringe... I presume the unit had actually...

By the cringe... I presume the unit had actually gone over the suspended track and derailed? If so that must have given the driver a real buttock clenching moment!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 2nd August 2011, 11:12
Replies: 9
Views: 8,501
Posted By avonside1563
Here's a graphic illustration of the danger of...

Here's a graphic illustration of the danger of getting on the roof of a train with overhead wires!

WARNING - VERY GRAPHIC FOOTAGE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9HsIL_luUU
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 8th June 2011, 09:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,175
Posted By avonside1563
Can we not discuss how this might have happened...

Can we not discuss how this might have happened and wait for the official investigation to give a full and frank explanation. Speculation is never a good thing!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th May 2011, 12:10
Replies: 19
Views: 6,964
Posted By avonside1563
Good job he didn't want to go to the Mule of...

Good job he didn't want to go to the Mule of Kintyre!

I'll get my coat!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 20th April 2011, 09:10
Replies: 6
Views: 4,097
Posted By avonside1563
We anticipate an announcement on the visitor(s?)...

We anticipate an announcement on the visitor(s?) for the summer steam gala soon. But plenty of other events lined up for the season.
New volunteers always welcome and assistance for the final push...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 18th April 2011, 16:20
Replies: 6
Views: 4,097
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield Railway Back on Track

The Foxfield Railway re-opened for the 2011 season at the start of April having satisfied all the requirements of the ORR following the incident in October 2010.
The railway will be operating all...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 21st March 2011, 15:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,749
Posted By avonside1563
Foxfield to offer Modern Apprenticeship places

The Foxfield Railway have joined forces with local training specialist Amber Train to offer youngsters modern apprenticeships. Read more here...

http://bit.ly/gCTeTn
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