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Railway 200: Greatest Gathering Derby tickets and exhibits
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Laurabette
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Aha! I thought that may be the case!
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Have worked out it's because I'm a new member, but thanks for the help
Banham7
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I accidentally double booked a Steam Train Test Track Experience, so I've cancelled one of them and it is now available on the booking website for Saturday at 2pm if anyone wants it!
PianoMeg24
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Hey Guys,
I've got x4 tickets for Saturday, but not looking like we'll be able to make it. Does anyone have x4 tickets for Sunday they'd like to swap?
Many thanks!
I've got x4 tickets for Saturday, but not looking like we'll be able to make it. Does anyone have x4 tickets for Sunday they'd like to swap?
Many thanks!
childwallblues
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Apologies my error. I have just ridden 331019 into Lime Street!
That wasn't Flying Scotsman, it was 50s and the 46 which are now going via Leamington to pickup Sarah Siddons.
Believe the 50s and 46 are 0Q45 to Leamington Spa, then 0Q50 to Derby Litchurch Lane?
Edit: I see what you mean, an error on my part.
DarloRich
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Assume this is Clan Line heading to Derby on thursday:
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Realtime Trains | 5Z32 0551 Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Derby Litchurch Lane | 31/07/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Z32 0551 departure from Stewarts Lane T&R.S.M.D to Derby Litchurch Lane on 31/07/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
The 68 for display is 68034 (went with 88010 yesterday). 68001+68016 are reportedly for use on the BLS shuttle services; this pair are currently allocated to today’s 6K73 flasks from Sellafield to Crewe.
railfan99
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It would be great to have over the three days participants' experiences in travelling by rail to and from - whether there was crowding on trains used, and whether the local paid (and free special) bus services carried many, and coped.
Plus how well Alstom and other parties manage the crowds, given 1100 to 1500 hours is likely to be peak visitation.
The map on the website is impressive.
Plus how well Alstom and other parties manage the crowds, given 1100 to 1500 hours is likely to be peak visitation.
The map on the website is impressive.
_toommm_
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I'm going on Friday, travelling from Leeds in the morning, then down to London in the evening via Birmingham so I'll post approximately queueing times on here. I'm arriving at 10:00 on Friday hopefully.
Trainman40083
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Iskra
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An interesting observation!
Today’s West Coast LMS Steam move- I was surprised to see no diesel:
Sun Chariot
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Nkce one.
Certainly one of the more interesting convoys I've seen photographed.
Loadhaul60059
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Not my video, but one from YouTube showing the consist of 0M90 1141 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Derby Litchurch Lane.
Loco's are 66501, 90018, 70008, 57604 and 59201. 90018 looks smart in its new livery!
Loco's are 66501, 90018, 70008, 57604 and 59201. 90018 looks smart in its new livery!
Class15
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90018 looks like a Freightliner Grey tribute livery, like on the containers at the start of Freightliner in the BR era.
Very interesting. Shame I can't pop over to Tamworth later to see it.
Trainman40083
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Now seemingly gone into Tyseley depot.Nkce one.
HertiageFan
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Does anyone have steam train tickets for Saturday? They seemed to have sold before I realised they were there?
DarloRich
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Travelling by train to the event will be like going to a lower championship level football match: trains will be busy but perfectly fine. Local police and train operators are used to dealing with this sort of thing.
The good thing about Derby is it has lines in all directions which will really help.
People need to treat this like a festival and allow time to get in. This isn't a random depot open day in 18986
dmtransport841
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The class 345 is, well, it's only pride at the 2 ends, rest standard Elizabeth Line. It's 345055
Branch Line S
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With thanks to our good friends at GBRf, we can now confirm the Class 69s for Friday. Class 69 69004 will work with Class 66 66750 on the second part of shuttle one, and then, during the loco change at Barrow Hill, will be joined by Class 69 69002, providing the unusual sight of a pair of Class 69s working a passenger train!
We have been advised that it is expected Derby station will be exceptionally busy and a queuing system may be in place. Access to the station will only be permitted for ticket holders / special ticket holders only. East Midlands Railway advises that you should allow extra time to navigate the station. As such, we advise all tickets for Branch Line Society special charter trains are purchased in advance on www.branchline.uk as pay on the day from Derby will not be available. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time so please be respectful to station staff and fellow passengers, and obey instructions given by staff and stewards.
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With massive thanks to our friends at Freightliner, we can now confirm the FL Class 66 for Saturday. Class 66 66556 will work with a Class 70 on the second part of Shuttle two, and the first part of Shuttle three. The Class 70 will be advised once confirmed. We believe 66556 has never worked a passenger train before.
East Midlands Railway reminds all photographers that flash photography is not permitted.
We have been advised that it is expected Derby station will be exceptionally busy and a queuing system may be in place. Access to the station will only be permitted for ticket holders / special ticket holders only. East Midlands Railway advises that you should allow extra time to navigate the station. As such, we advise all tickets for Branch Line Society special charter trains are purchased in advance on www.branchline.uk as pay on the day from Derby will not be available. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time so please be respectful to station staff and fellow passengers, and obey instructions given by staff and stewards.
== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: ==
With massive thanks to our friends at Freightliner, we can now confirm the FL Class 66 for Saturday. Class 66 66556 will work with a Class 70 on the second part of Shuttle two, and the first part of Shuttle three. The Class 70 will be advised once confirmed. We believe 66556 has never worked a passenger train before.
East Midlands Railway reminds all photographers that flash photography is not permitted.
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Trainman40083
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Does anyone know what worked in on 0Q73 Loughborough Brush to Litchurch Lane?
50002Superb
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It’s a right mess at the moment.
There’s not enough space to get everything where it needs to be in Derby.
The 59/90/66/57 combo is being held because there isn’t enough room to accept it right now.
They need to get some stuff moved in Derby pronto
There’s not enough space to get everything where it needs to be in Derby.
The 59/90/66/57 combo is being held because there isn’t enough room to accept it right now.
They need to get some stuff moved in Derby pronto
Express380
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Just had a "Helpful" email to say my hotel is cancelled for Friday to Sunday at Derby Ashton Court.
I have rebooked to Nottingham for ease of walking distance to a Station.
Anyone else had this?
Bit last minute but luckily was able to sort!
I have rebooked to Nottingham for ease of walking distance to a Station.
Anyone else had this?
Bit last minute but luckily was able to sort!
Class15
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Really? I can see that 0Z73 with a 91 being dragged has just entered Litchurch Lane!
jammmmmsssssss
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After having sat outside for over two hours
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