It’s still at the railway, but I’m not sure why. I presumed both engines would go back behind 47701.
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Bluebell Railway NSE Diesel Gala 4-6 September 2026
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I watched on the Bluebell Railcams and 31210 wasn't in the train when it left Horsted Keynes
Hopefully it's at bluebell as a semi permanent resident
31210 is booked for the Bodmin gala at the end of the month with 33012 perhaps the latter might be collecting it? Maybe this or has the same problems that kept it at Strawberry Hill depot earlier in the season and didn't make the Mid - Hant's.
ExRes
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Schedule now showing for Thursdays 2210 0Z28 East Grinstead Sidings to Willesden departure for 60028 and, presumably, 50026
Yes - 60028 and 50026 are booked to leave Horsted Keynes at 1650, arriving at East Grinstead (Bluebell) at 1715, where it sits until just before departure time from East Grinstead (NR). Presumably this is so the move is inside the hours of Bluebell signalmen, and extra signalmen are not required for an evening/night move.
60028 is due to be running on the Bluebell on Thursday 10th on a private charter service - the reason behind this will hopefully be announced on social media in the coming days.
The path on RTT for the departure of 60028 & 50026 is linked here.
60028 is due to be running on the Bluebell on Thursday 10th on a private charter service - the reason behind this will hopefully be announced on social media in the coming days.
The path on RTT for the departure of 60028 & 50026 is linked here.
Naming ceremony is currently taking place and visible on the Bluebell webcam. Googled it and dear old AI says its Walter K Whigham so its clearly confused the class 60 with the A4 that was also 60028
60028 was named Knockmealdown / Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh in a private ceremony today at Horsted Keynes. Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh is the highest mountain in County Waterford, and the engine has been named in memory of the founder of Cappagh, Thomas Ferncombe.
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It was originally booked to run back with 60028, so if it hasn’t it must be moving at a later date. I believe the next stop for 50026 is the Mid Hants.
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Had the best time on the Sunday. Easily the best gala I have ever been too and slightly depressed that an absolute NSE fest will never happen again.
The perfect hit of nostalgia for us born in the 1980s.
A huge thank you to everybody involved.
I finally got round to sorting out my (low quality) footage from the Sunday if anybody is interested.
The perfect hit of nostalgia for us born in the 1980s.
A huge thank you to everybody involved.
I finally got round to sorting out my (low quality) footage from the Sunday if anybody is interested.
D6130
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Perhaps you should have googled it in the correct format - 60 028 rather than 60028?
ExRes
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Looks as though the Bluebell is getting a DCR 60 visit tomorrow
1921 0Z30 Willesden to East Grinstead Sidings and 2240 0Z28 return
1921 0Z30 Willesden to East Grinstead Sidings and 2240 0Z28 return
SECR 65
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That'll be to collect 50026, which is still on the railway. I don't know for certain but we can reasonably assume that.
There is also a path in today from Swanage.
Is that to collect the 31
Is that to collect the 31
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SECR 65
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I assumed correctly a few weeks ago!
ExRes
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0Z30 & 0Z28 both cancelled
Rail_Sussex
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Would anyone know if the Bluebell thumper unit 1305 is staying in NSE?
The DTS car of 1305 (207102) will be staying in NSE until the full unit is repainted into BR(S) Green when the overhaul is completed.
Rail_Sussex
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Thank you, great plenty of time to still see it
Rail_Sussex
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If it’s still at the bluebell, would anyone know who’s moving the loco?
Rail_Sussex
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Thanks, I’ll keep an eye out.
If I wanted to get some photos, is it visible from Kingscote station, I don’t know the station very well. Many thanks
It’s visible from the northern (East Grinstead) end of the up platform, but best viewed from a passing train unless you have a good zoom. You might be able to see it on the Kingscote webcams too.
Rail_Sussex
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Thanks that’s great to know, I’ll try check it out.