Penmorfa
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An excellent gala last weekend, the highlight for me being the double headed S160's to Ipstones. Does anyone know what the large logo 47 was at Cheddleton please?
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fgwrich
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47292 - Ex GCRN and moved to the Churnet Valley a few years ago.
Iskra
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Yes, I fully agree, a stunning ride and the S160’s were also a highlight for me. Also noteworthy was the quality of the catering and friendliness of the volunteers. The timetable probably needs a tweak in the future though.
Here’s some footage of Pendennis Castle struggling up the bank to Ipstones, a video of the double-headed S160’s will follow on my channel on Sunday. The crew did really well to get Pendennis Castle going again after coming to a stand in the worst possible place.
Here’s some footage of Pendennis Castle struggling up the bank to Ipstones, a video of the double-headed S160’s will follow on my channel on Sunday. The crew did really well to get Pendennis Castle going again after coming to a stand in the worst possible place.
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Teaboy1
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Gosh, what sort of gradient was that??
Brilliant display of throttle work by driver. Classic bit of "get her rolling and leave it to her to sort herself out"
Loved the graffiti on the brick lineside shed!
Churnet Valley definitely on my to-do list!!
Exxcellent footage.
Brilliant display of throttle work by driver. Classic bit of "get her rolling and leave it to her to sort herself out"
Loved the graffiti on the brick lineside shed!
Churnet Valley definitely on my to-do list!!
Exxcellent footage.
Wilts Wanderer
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The ruling gradient between Leekbrook Junction and Ipstones is 1:39. Most of it is graded between 1:40 to 1:45 I believe, so it’s steeper than (say) the NYMR between Grosmont and Goathland.
Iskra
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Yes, the footage doesn’t really do the gradient justice, you need to visit to appreciate it fully.
My footage of the double-headed S160’s up the same gradient is now released.
The video of the Standard 4 will be out next Sunday morning to complete the series
Yes, the footage doesn’t really do the gradient justice, you need to visit to appreciate it fully.
My footage of the double-headed S160’s up the same gradient is now released.
The video of the Standard 4 will be out next Sunday morning to complete the series
Excellent bit of footage @Iskra!
Iskra
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Thanks, it was a really enjoyable run!
Last video of the Standard 4MT which makes it look easy somehow!
Jamesrob637
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I volunteered the Saturday. A great event.
railfan99
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How many tickets do you estimate were sold for the Saturday?
I visited the railway last year from Crewe by train to Stoke-on-Trent, bus from Hanley 'bus station' and walking from a village via the canal: on a weekday, patronage was good, with one trip having diners for lunch. I counted 72 users in one direction. Most were 55 plus as one expects on a working day.
Jamesrob637
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No idea because I wasn't at the station where most people get on and off! Maybe a couple of thousand over the entire weekend.