| End-to-end train arrives at Alresford, handing over the token. Whilst
the loco is uncoupled, the shuttle service at Platform 1 will depart
for Ropley. Std 5 #73096 (waiting in the cattle dock) will then be coupled
to the train for the next end-to-end service, despatched as soon as the
Alresford-Ropley block is clear. Photo (from Sun Lane bridge, 17th September 2004): Stephen Gardiner Stephen Gardiner (from Ontario, Canada) has since sent further photos, all taken on 17th September 2004: |
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| Light engine movements
Two photos (19th September 2004): Henry O'Dwyer |
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| From: David Pharro Sent: 10 October 2004 20:33 Subject: pic Standing in a ploughed field just off the A31 near Alresford, we just caught the Bulleids doubleheading. Worth the climb. David Pharro |
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| Double-headed Bulleids storm Medstead Bank
Photo (19th September 2004): Henry O'Dwyer |
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Ottery St Mary leaves M4M for Ropley
Photo (18th September 2004): Tom Waghorn
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| Read what Jon Bowers thought
of double-headed Bulleid West Countries climbing Medstead Bank (3
miles of 1:60) as they passed his party of
Bluebell Railway PWay
(guests of MHR for the day)
Photo (Saturday 18th September 2004): Jon Bowers (Bluebell Railway PWay Dept.)
Tom Waghorn (Bluebell PWay) took THE MOVIE of this d/h run up the Bank (3.9KB, .mov, 18th September 2004): Tom Waghorn
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Sept 2004 Steam Gala latest correspondence and photos
| Demonstration engineers' train
Photo (17th September 2004): Henry O'Dwyer |
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The two tanks heading for M4M on their first round trip from Alresford
on Sunday morning
Photo (19th September 2004): Henry O'Dwyer |
| From: Nigel Wilson Sent: 19 September 2004 21:24 Subject: Gala Hello Tony Thanks from me and two boys to all who helped make a very enjoyable event Best regards Nigel, Michael and Philip
Double-headed Bulleid West Countries arrive with the down fast from Alton Double-headed tank engines, #41312 and #5637, on the first up train have the starter at Ropley 9F #92212 moves off-shed with cylinder drain cocks open |
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Three photos (19th Sept 2004): Nigel Wilson |
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19th September 2004 Movie: The Gala, Sunday (19th Sept 2004, 5.6MB): Michael Wilson * |
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| From: James Mayl Sent: 19 September 2004 22:07 Subject: Shot of the Day Tony A complete fluke but (IMHO) superb shot for you of Bodmin climbing the bank near Hampshire Hunt Bridge. Regards James Mayl www.ukrailpics.com |
| Ottery St Mary (aka Taw Valley) arrives at Ropley with a down train |  |
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9F #92212 has the down starter at Ropley
Two photos (18th September 2004): Jessica Pearson |
Movie: Three small locos pass through Ropley (18th Sept 2004, 1.4MB, Jessica Pearson)
| Two photos of #5637
(17th September 2004): James Mayl |
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Demonstration engineers' train arrives at Medstead & Four Marks with
Frank's hoppers
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Photo (M4M, 17th September 2004): Ray Sully °Photo (departing Alresford, 17th September 2004): Stephen Gardiner |
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Bob Cartwright and his crew on the 56xx tank engine #5637 visiting from East Somerset Railway for our Steam Gala Two photos (Ropley, 17th September 2004): Tony Wood |
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Movies: 9F #92212 (down from Alton) crosses with #73096 at Medstead & Four Marks (17th Sept 2004, 1.3MB, Tony Wood) #5637 (down from M4M) crosses with #34045 Ottery St Mary (aka Taw Valley) at Ropley (17th Sept 2004, 673KB, Tony Wood) #5637 departs Ropley for Alresford with a bit of wheelspin (17th Sept 2004, 1.2MB, Tony Wood) #34016 Bodmin runs non-stop through Ropley for Alresford (17th Sept 2004, 2.2MB, Tony Wood) Ivatt #41312 arrives at Ropley with up shuttle (17th Sept 2004, 704KB, Tony Wood) #5637 departs Ropley for Alton (and is challenged to an impromptu race by reserve loco Douglas) (17th Sept 2004, 2MB, Tony Wood) |
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