RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 It wouldn't be a problem for me to drive to Toddington, it's only an hour from Brent.For others it would be a trek. It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 20, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested). Another chance to stop at that glorious farm shop in Gloucester Services to buy some sausages CK. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 Another chance to stop at that glorious farm shop in Gloucester Services to buy some sausages CK. Both directions possible now, Robin. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have done Bluebell and back in a day by train from Norwich but would also happily do SVR GWR or WSR with an overnight. Bluebell does lack GWR interest of course, but does allow us to continue Robs suvvern hedumacation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2015 Right, I'm up for G & W . Spring time I should think? Not a gala day though............................ Ducky. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Clearwater Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have done Bluebell and back in a day by train from Norwich but would also happily do SVR GWR or WSR with an overnight. Bluebell does lack GWR interest of course, but does allow us to continue Robs suvvern hedumacation That's a long day... Easier now you can board at East Grinstead though In the bluebell's favour, they do have the Dukedog. Against them, it's out of ticket and was separated from its tender in the stock shed earlier this summer. Think there was also a 56xx in the shed too though I agree that on balance it's all rather a different shade of green! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's a long day... Easier now you can board at East Grinstead though In the bluebell's favour, they do have the Dukedog. Against them, it's out of ticket and was separated from its tender in the stock shed earlier this summer. Think there was also a 56xx in the shed too though I agree that on balance it's all rather a different shade of green! long you're not kidding. 0415 national express to London Victoria and got back to Nch about 2230. The things we do, eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Taz Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested). I could be interested as well so that would be 3 from our neck of the woods. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Clearwater Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 long you're not kidding. 0415 national express to London Victoria and got back to Nch about 2230. The things we do, eh? Ouch - hopefully worth it though. I think the bluebell's great - they get most things right in my view 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My vote is for bluebell About a 8 to 9 hour drive... (Although the Kent & East Sussex Railway would be even closer ... They do have some GWR And it's only 7 hours away ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Count me in as well! G&WSR or SVR would be good.... A few Manors on the SVR for a fix! Cheers, Mark Or the DFR?! Edited October 21, 2015 by 46444 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2015 There's a pub in Winchcombe (can't remember the name) opposite the station, with a garden which backs onto the railway. Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces. I do believe it is still open. I once stopped in Winchcombe to check out a fish bar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 suvvern hedumacation 'Savvan' surely? A former colleague who used to work on the footplate side, once told me of a time when a preserved Southern loco was shedded overnight at somewhere like Stewarts Lane (or what was left of it). When the supervisor came out of his office in the morning, someone had covered over the word 'Southern' on the tender with the legend 'Savvan' in the same typeface, on paper the same colour as the loco's livery. What larks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces. Honeymoons can be a little curious and yet, if one has remained chaste, fascinating. Now, let's not get caught up in that sort of smut. Much more fun to get really smutty at the G & W R. If and when we come to decision I am prepared to reccy the joint early next year. That is unless someone else lives close and knows the gaff? GWR fix required after what is reported as going to be the worst winter we will be having since '47 (coincidence with ANTB there). I couldn't get anywhere near Colin's superb planning but could check out the facilities and local feeding troughs. 2016 Timetable should be available soon (if not already) and a suitable timetable day can be chosen. Ar$e 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Another little bit of (ex.) G.W. wagonry...Parkside's latest. Built straight out of the bag, transfers a mixture of CCT and Modelmaster, Hollar 'Geest' labels. A lovely little kit all round. Cheers from Oz, Peter C. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Honeymoons can be a little curious and yet, if one has remained chaste, fascinating. Does that mean you were chased on your honeymoon, Dr Quackstaffe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Chased with Besoms me old fruit. Love that Parkside. Those little labels are good. I particularly like the 'Slag' ones. Many of my wagons will done up as Slags. Quackers. Edited October 21, 2015 by Mallard60022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces. Now sadly closed: http://www.winchcomberailwaymuseum.co.uk/ When you went, did you see the late Roger Wilson (author of Go Great Western) dressed as a GWR porter, as was his wont? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 Now sadly closed: http://www.winchcomberailwaymuseum.co.uk/ When you went, did you see the late Roger Wilson (author of Go Great Western) dressed as a GWR porter, as was his wont? Not that I recall, your Grace. Even if I had I wouldn't have known who he was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 One can take luncheon at the Royal Oak in Gretton and watch the trains go by. What Ho! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 21, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Another little bit of (ex.) G.W. wagonry...Parkside's latest. Built straight out of the bag, transfers a mixture of CCT and Modelmaster, Hollar 'Geest' labels. 005.JPG 010.JPG 009.JPG A lovely little kit all round. Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Very nice job Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'd be up for this. Never been to G&W R. Always enjoy the WSR though and Bishops Lydeard is not far frpm Taunton so close to M5...... Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 One can take luncheon at the Royal Oak in Gretton and watch the trains go by. What Ho! I say Beggs, That sounds spiffing old chap. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Royal+Oak/@51.9728202,-1.9805964,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1s-RCK8TNIoscM%2FUDNy-P_ky-I%2FAAAAAAAACpo%2FcacC-f2dBmY!2e4!3e12!6s%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2F-RCK8TNIoscM%2FUDNy-P_ky-I%2FAAAAAAAACpo%2FcacC-f2dBmY%2Fs203-k-no%2F!7i1632!8i976!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7dc362b8ff64f491!6m1!1e1 Presumably one needs one's motor to attend? Quackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice job Peter. It's all that nice weather that helps.............................bit weird building stuff whilst being upside down though............................... Q 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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