Good News from the Bluebell

[Matt35027]

My understanding is that all bar the viaduct will be open to PTS holders.

[alts1985]

My understanding is that all bar the viaduct will be open to PTS holders.

Sounds good! Thanks Matt

[Matt35027]

http://robert300.fotopic.net/p63230346.html A set of photos showing rapid progress (three hours work!) on 178

[ady]

Well they seem to burning the candle at both ends to get this one done!

[Matt35027]

As this has really turned into a general Bluebell discussion thread, I'll ask here. When/will there be another goods train weekend? I'd love to be able to recreate a photo like this http://train.fotopic.net/p40480128.html

[73129]

As this has really turned into a general Bluebell discussion thread, I'll ask here. When/will there be another goods train weekend? I'd love to be able to recreate a photo like this http://train.fotopic.net/p40480128.html

If the Bluebell doesn't have another goods weekend you can always come to the MHR on the following Sundays when the Wagons do two round trips from Alresford to Medstead & Four Marks.

5Th & 6th June
4Th July
5th Sept
3rd Oct

[coalwagon]

As this has really turned into a general Bluebell discussion thread, I'll ask here. When/will there be another goods train weekend? I'd love to be able to recreate a photo like this http://train.fotopic.net/p40480128.html

Because Matt at the slightestproblem they are given a red card being ib thier opinion on a low list of priorities.

Sad really when a small repair would put in back into traffic, now they will be left to rot with major work needed in years to come.

Poor priorities and poor management.

Regards
Chris

[Matt35027]

Thanks for the tip 73129, I'll look into getting down to the MHR on one of those dates. On a Bluebell note, 80151 has been added to the line up for Branch Line.

[Paul42]

On a Bluebell note, 80151 has been added to the line up for Branch Line.

Since 78019 struggled through the tunnel with 4 Mk1's and a Bulleid, on a train that was not heavily loaded , i am not surprised.
78019 and 80151 to double head on the Mk1's ?

[Matt35027]

Well I've been having a think what loco/rake combinations could be in use. I reckon 672 & 178 on the 2 four-wheelers and pre-grouping wagons. 592 on the mets and possibly the obs car. B473 on Maunsells, 42085 on Bulleids perhaps (it would be reasonably accurate) and 78019 & 80151 on Mk1s.

coalwagon: It seems we hit 'post' at the same time, but I agree that some wagons are sidelined for too long when only minor repairs may be needed. I think the priorities are right though.The management? Questionable, but things may change in the coming years with E.G. opening and the Woodpax carriage shed. But let's not start the Bluebell bashing again.