Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Derbyshire: The Final Countdown to opening to Duffield.

[Pesmo]

Is there any decent film of the grand opening on the net ? YouTube doesn't seem to have as much as I hoped.

[John H-T]

Originally Posted by Pesmo

Is there any decent film of the grand opening on the net ? YouTube doesn't seem to have as much as I hoped.

I know there has been quite a bit of film taken. If I find any good links I will post them.

I haven't had much time to take photos as I have been too involved. I do have quite a few photos but they are not mine to post..

Having a day off tomorrow after 7 days on the trot but will be back at Wirksworth on Tuesday and Wednesday. Will be firing on No.3 next Sunday and possibly Saturday.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[TRP]

Originally Posted by Pesmo

Well done all great work. Hoping to visit next year.

4th extension or connection in 12 months ?

1/ ERV
2/ CVR
3/ SPA Valley

Is the 4th Swanage, or have I missed someone else important ?

K&ESR 1 mile extension to the site of Junction Road Halt opened 19/3/11 though not in regular use - special occasions only.

Tony

[TRP]

Great to see the extension open John. Congratulations to the whole team at the EVR.

Tony

[John H-T]

Thanks Pesmo and TRP.

First report of the opening is in today's Heritage Railway - Full Page.

Will be on the footplate of No.3 Saturday and Sunday so if anyone is visiting please say hello.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[John_142]

Originally Posted by John H-T

Thanks Pesmo and TRP.

First report of the opening is in today's Heritage Railway - Full Page.

Will be on the footplate of No.3 Saturday and Sunday so if anyone is visiting please say hello.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Ill be there on the 30th as going to Llangollen this Saturday for the cls 31.

Thogh I asume an hope that now the caraiges are in order at the EVR we will see more use of the cls 31 at the EVR and the other DSL Locos hauling cariges.

[wyvern]

Originally Posted by John_142

hope that now the caraiges are in order at the EVR we will see more use of the cls 31 at the EVR and the other DSL Locos hauling cariges.

It is in Gatwick Express livery which would look odd I imagine

If I win the lottery I'll buy them a Class 73 to go with the coaches,

[Daddsie71b]

Originally Posted by Pesmo

Well done all great work. Hoping to visit next year.

4th extension or connection in 12 months ?

1/ ERV
2/ CVR
3/ SPA Valley

Is the 4th Swanage, or have I missed someone else important ?

Swanage joined up with the national network on 8th September 2002

[John H-T]

Originally Posted by wyvern

It is in Gatwick Express livery which would look odd I imagine

If I win the lottery I'll buy them a Class 73 to go with the coaches,

It is probable that the Class 20 will be used with the Crimson Lake Rake during the summer, which is appropriate in the branch line and period context, although admittedly the Inspection Saloon and the Open Third are in LMS Livery.

It is unlikely that the 31 will be put into traffic in the near future for a variety of reasons.

Many thanks for your offer Wyvern.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[John_142]

Originally Posted by John H-T

It is probable that the Class 20 will be used with the Crimson Lake Rake during the summer, which is appropriate in the branch line and period context, although admittedly the Inspection Saloon and the Open Third are in LMS Livery.

It is unlikely that the 31 will be put into traffic in the near future for a variety of reasons.

Many thanks for your offer Wyvern.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Shame..Atleast if Tommy & Hydra can do some Haulnig Passenger Trains then that would be Intresting.