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Bluebell Giants, October 23rd - 25th.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:35 pm
by dgraw
For now it seems this event is effectively cancelled.
I read that 30777 has failed and can't make it, 473 won't be ready in time, and 1638's repairs aren't to be done either.
Real shame as I was really looking forward to it.
It is not on the special events list although a visitor is being sort in case something can get here by Tuesday.
Event seems cursed, 34070 Manston was going to also visit but failed before it could be announced too!
Re: Bluebell Giants, October 23rd - 25th.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:24 pm
by BR7MT
Do not say it is cancelled until there is some sort of announcement. Engine hires have been arranged at short notice in the past, and might be again.
Regards,
Dan
Re: Bluebell Giants, October 23rd - 25th.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:36 pm
by dgraw
Not saying definitely, hence 'it seems', I'd hate it if it was, I think my post was made in some glum disappointment.
Quoting Jon Bowers of NatPres:-
I'm informed that revised plans are being made re. the gala, and I'm sure that the website etc will be updated once all the details are sufficently confirmed.
Photo charter on 6 Nov with 80151 on a PW train is still taking bookings - please pm me if you're interested.
Sir Lamiel charter is cancelled if anyone on her was booked of course.
Good news that some plans are being made.
Re: Bluebell Giants, October 23rd - 25th.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:40 am
by kieranhardy
Bluebell website doesn't state the event is cancelled at all, i assume it was removed last night so that they could update the page.
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/blueb ... iants.html
Final details should appear by Sunday according to the site.
Re: Bluebell Giants, October 23rd - 25th.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:06 pm
by dgraw
Must be right Kieran, good to see I will still able to look forward to the gala, hopefully going to be able to do a day riding and a day filming!