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by gwrmarcus
Mon May 28, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: In The News & Press Releases
Topic: Avon Valley Railway 1940's Weekend 2nd/3rd June.
Replies: 1
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Avon Valley Railway 1940's Weekend 2nd/3rd June.

I know it's a bit short notice, but if anyone's interested then we are running a intensive train service as part of our 1940's weekend over the 2nd and 3rd of June.

All trains are steam hauled (subject to availability) by either RSH 7151 or TKH 4015. Ticket prices are being held at our normal fare ...
by gwrmarcus
Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: General Chat & Needs and Wants
Topic: Avon Valley Railway Gala 2011 - 15th and 16th October
Replies: 38
Views: 3629

Avon Valley Railway Gala 2011 - 15th and 16th October

After last yearÆs successful gala with the N2, weÆve decided to push the boat out. This will be for the first time in several years, that we have ran a two day event and to make it extra special, we have decided to hire ex-resident Black 5 45379 from the Mid Hants Railway. This will be the first ...
by gwrmarcus
Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: In The News & Press Releases
Topic: Avon Valley Railway Gala 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 3542

Whilst running a service train at North Norfolk, the N7 suffered an axle box failure. After further investigative work, both centre driver boxes are broken and require replacement, as well as other minor repair jobs that need to be carried out.

Even though there are problems with the N7, having ...
by gwrmarcus
Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: In The News & Press Releases
Topic: Avon Valley Railway Gala 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 3542

Avon Valley Railway Gala 2010

Looking ahead to the railways æEnd of Season GalaÆ on the 24th of October, we have been looking for a suitable guest loco.

We have decided that due to the fact that we are a Midland line, in the heart of the Western region and the low attendance of last years gala with GWR small prairie 5521, we ...