Epping & Ongar Railway

[Southwest]

I've decided I want a day out so will head for this tomorrow (Sat).

I've seen the timetable and it's not too shabby considering the time of year so I'm looking forward to another new site and stock.

Anyone have any idea what will be running?

 

[Trainfan344]

No idea will be running, but I can guarantee it won't be 4953 Pitchford Hall, as that is at the North Norfolk railway, have had a look on their website an no sign of anywhere which tells you what is running.

 

[Southwest]

I also looked at their website and came up with nowt. Bummer, the Hall was one of the things I wanted to photograph.

May revise plans and go for MNR weekend.

 

[christopher]

I don't know if it's your sort of thing but if you can, Try and get a ride on some of the heritage Buses running (All included in the day ticket) as they are lovely and if you get a certain Mr Roger Wright driving....Bloddy fast!

 

[Trainfan344]

I also looked at their website and came up with nowt. Bummer, the Hall was one of the things I wanted to photograph.

May revise plans and go for MNR weekend.

If you want to photograph the Hall, it should be out on the NNR tomorrow.

 

[Southwest]

It's only the red and green Routemasters running this weekend. The 'sawn' off coach starts at the end of May.

Still undecided, looking more likely I'll tootle up to Dereham now.........but you never know!

 

[bronzeonion]

I volunteer there, afaik its 4141 Large Prairie with 4 carriages consisting of:
Blue Grey MK2 BSO
Blue Grey MK1 SO
Blue Grey MK1 CK
Carmine Cream MK2 BSO
Not sure which order.

And if the Coopersale is running it's the 25 with the 3CIG.

Please remind me if I don't remember to update when I get back from Japan in a week.

 

[Southwest]

I volunteer there, afaik its 4141 Large Prairie with 4 carriages consisting of:
Blue Grey MK2 BSO
Blue Grey MK1 SO
Blue Grey MK1 CK
Carmine Cream MK2 BSO
Not sure which order.

And if the Coopersale is running it's the 25 with the 3CIG.

Please remind me if I don't remember to update when I get back from Japan in a week.

That's settled it then, it's the MNR for me tomorrow. I'll save E&OR for later in the year.

 

[bronzeonion]

That's settled it then, it's the MNR for me tomorrow. I'll save E&OR for later in the year.

Come for the LU150 event, Met 1 etc...

 

[bluegoblin7]

Come for the LU150 event, Met 1 etc...

Is there a date set for this event yet? The LTMuseum website is still saying 'June (To be confirmed)' - got a very busy month so far and trying to save booking things as long as possible to hold out on confirmation!

Do you know if there's anything other than Met 1 going to be visiting? Jubilee coach & milk van (again), maybe?

 

[bronzeonion]

Is there a date set for this event yet? The LTMuseum website is still saying 'June (To be confirmed)' - got a very busy month so far and trying to save booking things as long as possible to hold out on confirmation!

Do you know if there's anything other than Met 1 going to be visiting? Jubilee coach & milk van (again), maybe?

Our leaflet gives slightly more detailed info, still not exact apart from 6th and 7th July definitely being Met 1 and the Jubilee coach

http://eorailway.co.uk/inc/pdf/eor-leaflet-2013.pdf

 

[christopher]

It's only the red and green Routemasters running this weekend.

Slight bug bear of mine (very petty) but they are RT's not Routemasters


SAM_1872 by chrisrose1993, on Flickr

 

[bluegoblin7]

Our leaflet gives slightly more detailed info, still not exact apart from 6th and 7th July definitely being Met 1 and the Jubilee coach

http://eorailway.co.uk/inc/pdf/eor-leaflet-2013.pdf

Thanks for that - sadly the worst possible dates I could have hoped for! 28th-1st at a music festival then 6/7th running an event at the Tramway Museum where I volunteer.

21-24th is in my diary so hopefully I'll be able to get up then though! Fingers crossed at least...

Thanks again!

 

[Bedpan]

Slight bug bear of mine (very petty) but they are RT's not Routemasters


SAM_1872 by chrisrose1993, on Flickr

I wouldn't say petty - RTs are substantially different from Routemasters - and as older, much more evocative to ride in. It would be a bit like referring to a Class 47 as a 56.

 

[christopher]

Very true (And I much prefer the RT!) but to anyone not familiar with Buses they'd look pretty much the same I guess...

 

[Southwest]

Slight bug bear of mine (very petty) but they are RT's not Routemasters

Apologies for my ignorance.

 

[bronzeonion]

Thanks for that - sadly the worst possible dates I could have hoped for! 28th-1st at a music festival then 6/7th running an event at the Tramway Museum where I volunteer.

21-24th is in my diary so hopefully I'll be able to get up then though! Fingers crossed at least...

Thanks again!

That's bloody typical!

Good luck!