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1210_5910
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:02 pm
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Hey I dont mean to be a nuisance by creating this thread, but are there any posts around that will tell me what locos are at the steam fest this weekend? - YES i've used the search facility, ut becuase my computers running slow, it couldnt give me any direct links. 
If there are no threads around, can you please tell me what locos are at the festival this weekend.
Mods if you know where there are any threads please direct me to them & lock this thread
Thanks in advance guys
K 
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flathog
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:16 pm
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3642, 3526, 2705 with limited diesel assistance.
Tom
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MBAX
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:21 pm
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Nothing wrong with diesels. I reckon these days you could combine everything and run a very successful "dieselfest". Some of the freight operators would be in it too.
A line up of 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 22, MZ, GM, T, KL, B, and the rest..! Not shabby.. Properly promoted I reckon it could work if you ran it out of Sydney Terminal.
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42101
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:25 pm
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Great idea Roy it should be something for 3801LTD to look into organising as they are Sydney based and so are most of the Diesel classes you mentioned.
It would have been a good idea by RTM to ask other Steam loco owners/operators to join into this festival too.
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JoeT
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:27 pm
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They would much rather just crush them and make off with their rollingstock. 
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flathog
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:33 pm
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I myself don't have anything against diesels either
I was just saying there was diesel assistance, didn't want anyone complaining about it later because they didn't know.
Tom
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NSWRTM123
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:36 pm
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Any one know the times for the shuttles?
Don't Make 'em like they used to
3801 limited and NSWRTM Forever
Alcos Rule!!!!!
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MBAX
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:07 pm
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| 42101 wrote: | Great idea Roy it should be something for 3801LTD to look into organising as they are Sydney based and so are most of the Diesel classes you mentioned.
It would have been a good idea by RTM to ask other Steam loco owners/operators to join into this festival too. |
Greg, I tried to organise it when I worked there but the sceptics beat me. From personal observation when I organised an exhibition for the 60th anniversary for 3801 on Platform 1 in 2003 the interest in the diesels (and an M set which was new at the time) was as great as for 3801.
We had 42, 44, 49, KL, 82, 422 class there from memory as it was an all Clyde (EDI) display. You were able to look through the cabs and engine compartments and we had people on hand to provide information on what the components were etc.
With the diminishing steam fleet in NSW and the newer enthusiast types about (plus kids who have never been on a train with opening windows) I reckon it would do OK.
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flathog
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:35 pm
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| MBAX wrote: | | 42101 wrote: | Great idea Roy it should be something for 3801LTD to look into organising as they are Sydney based and so are most of the Diesel classes you mentioned.
It would have been a good idea by RTM to ask other Steam loco owners/operators to join into this festival too. |
Greg, I tried to organise it when I worked there but the sceptics beat me. From personal observation when I organised an exhibition for the 60th anniversary for 3801 on Platform 1 in 2003 the interest in the diesels (and an M set which was new at the time) was as great as for 3801.
We had 42, 44, 49, KL, 82, 422 class there from memory as it was an all Clyde (EDI) display. You were able to look through the cabs and engine compartments and we had people on hand to provide information on what the components were etc.
With the diminishing steam fleet in NSW and the newer enthusiast types about (plus kids who have never been on a train with opening windows) I reckon it would do OK. |
I remember attending this event, was definately good fun and its a shame it would be unlikely you would actually be able to look inside the engines these days...
Tom
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MBAX
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:43 pm
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| flathog wrote: | | MBAX wrote: | | 42101 wrote: | Great idea Roy it should be something for 3801LTD to look into organising as they are Sydney based and so are most of the Diesel classes you mentioned.
It would have been a good idea by RTM to ask other Steam loco owners/operators to join into this festival too. |
Greg, I tried to organise it when I worked there but the sceptics beat me. From personal observation when I organised an exhibition for the 60th anniversary for 3801 on Platform 1 in 2003 the interest in the diesels (and an M set which was new at the time) was as great as for 3801.
We had 42, 44, 49, KL, 82, 422 class there from memory as it was an all Clyde (EDI) display. You were able to look through the cabs and engine compartments and we had people on hand to provide information on what the components were etc.
With the diminishing steam fleet in NSW and the newer enthusiast types about (plus kids who have never been on a train with opening windows) I reckon it would do OK. |
I remember attending this event, was definately good fun and its a shame it would be unlikely you would actually be able to look inside the engines these days...
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Can't see why not. Just need someone to keep an eye on things.
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1210_5910
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:04 pm
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Didnt they also restore A&IS 's "Bronzewing"? someone said that it might be making an appearance (dont know if its true or not).
Also are 1210, 3016 or both coming up for the fest?
BTW the diesiel fest is a good idea, but theres just something about steam, because you dont see it much these days. I mean i remember as a little kid, when it wasnt just all 3801 - it was also 3642 & 5910, - my only regret is that I wish that I appreciated it all back then as much as I do today.
Any responce would be good...Also whos going this weekend?
K
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3642in2008
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:08 pm
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2705 steam loco and 4803 diesel loco both did trips with carriages down to at least Couridjah today in preparation for the festival of steam.
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SL66
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:15 pm
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| NSWRTM123 wrote: | | Any one know the times for the shuttles? |
There are 3. They depart from Thirlmere at :
11.45; 13.00; 14.15
It took a team of professionals to build the "Titanic"
and a lone amateur to build the "Ark"
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Jas_3001
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:24 pm
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Shuttle times:
BUXTON
to Buxton* & return, with antique steam loco 2705
1000 1230 1115 1345 1500
PICTON
to Picton Junction* & return, with a mainline steam loco
1145 with loco 3526 or 3642
1300 with loco 3526 or 3642
1415 with loco 3526 or 3642
*please note that there is no provision for passengers to board or alight at Picton Junction. Experience the spectacle as these giants of steam battle the steep hills, back up to Thirlmere! Each return trip is 50 mins duration.
All this has come off the heritage express web page.
http://www.heritageexpress.com.au/2008-03-002-STDO.htm
All opinions expressed by me are mine only...
Caution Horn broken.... watch for finger.
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MBAX
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:33 am
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So will 3642 and 3526 be topping and tailing from Thirlmere to Picton Junction and return?
Seems a lot more low key than previous years.
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