Afternoon all
Had a little trip to the Didcot Railway Centre today for the relaunch of the Steam Railmotor No.93. It was very well patronised and here are a couple of shots of this fine example of restoration.
Keith
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It looks great. Can the public ride on it?
I ask because the A1 covenantor's day is held there in a couple of weeks time, and I would like a quick trip on it while I am there.
I ask because the A1 covenantor's day is held there in a couple of weeks time, and I would like a quick trip on it while I am there.
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That railmotor looks absolutely beautiful. There have been pictures in a number of the magazines. I hope we get to see the Autocar looking as good in a few years' time.
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John
It's in traffic this Bank Holiday weekend for it's relaunch. Other than that, I'm not sure. As they've just built a new shed for it and it's their latest "crowd puller", I would have thought that it will be out quite a bit. It really is very good inside and was riding very smoothly yesterday, even over the driving bogie. It was worth queuing up for yesterday!
Keith
It's in traffic this Bank Holiday weekend for it's relaunch. Other than that, I'm not sure. As they've just built a new shed for it and it's their latest "crowd puller", I would have thought that it will be out quite a bit. It really is very good inside and was riding very smoothly yesterday, even over the driving bogie. It was worth queuing up for yesterday!
Keith
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Thanks Keith.
Yes I think it will be in operation on that particular day, unless there is some unforeseen calamity. That is great news and I look forward to a ride on it.
I am just amazed that they have managed to restore it at all given the condition it must have been in.
Yes I think it will be in operation on that particular day, unless there is some unforeseen calamity. That is great news and I look forward to a ride on it.
I am just amazed that they have managed to restore it at all given the condition it must have been in.
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Looking forward to the day when a railcar gala is possible, imagine this, The NER Autocar joining the GWR railcars and early BR versions at a suitable venue.
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Alnwick branch!52D wrote:Looking forward to the day when a railcar gala is possible, imagine this, The NER Autocar joining the GWR railcars and early BR versions at a suitable venue.