NRM 2004 Railfest

Captain_insane · Post by **Captain_insane** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:51 pm

This is probably asking a little early but who is planning to attent the 200 years of railway festivle (i don't know what to call it) at york. I know i'll be going, will UKTS be going?.

delticbob · Post by **delticbob** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:55 pm

I expect so, buts its a bit early to say what day/s.

Bob

Tomnick · Post by **Tomnick** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:05 pm

I'll be there at some point! How about a UKTS meet-up sometime during the event?

Captain_insane · Post by **Captain_insane** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:14 pm

I'll be going on both saturdays so either one of those would be fine for a meet?.

Tomnick · Post by **Tomnick** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:18 pm

Either Saturday would be fine for me - how about everyone else?

jjules · Post by **jjules** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:25 pm

I'm going! I was going to start a thread on this event, but someone beat me to it!

What are the official dates then for it? I can't say when I'll be there for sure, but I'll be there. I'd be there on all dates if I could, but thats not possible.

Captain_insane · Post by **Captain_insane** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:35 pm

jjules wrote:I'm going! I was going to start a thread on this event, but someone beat me to it!

What are the official dates then for it? I can't say when I'll be there for sure, but I'll be there. I'd be there on all dates if I could, but thats not possible.

1: Ha Ha.
2: The dates are 29th may - 6th june.

jjules · Post by **jjules** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:02 pm

OK, thanks. I'll start enquiring about rail tickets for those dates then.

At least now I can mark it on my calendar!

trainmad · Post by **trainmad** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:00 pm

Saturday would be fine for me and Dad! (the first saturday that is!)

buffy500 · Post by **buffy500** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 10:46 pm

jjules wrote:OK, thanks. I'll start enquiring about rail tickets for those dates then.

At least now I can mark it on my calendar!

Well, you'll be needing this then I guess ?

York is half way between London (Kings Cross station) and Edinburgh. It takes less than two hours to travel to York from London with trains every half hour, at least 25 direct trains each week day.

There is a rail link to and from Manchester International Airport with trains leaving every hour during the day. Direct rail services also run to York from many of the UK's regional centres.

The Museum is only a few minutes walk from York railway station. Turn left on leaving the station, pass the Le Meridien Hotel then turn left into Leeman Road. Continue through the underpass to the City Entrance situated on the left as you exit. The route is signposted from the station.

For a quick, convenient route from the city centre you can catch the Road Train straight to the Museum's door from York Minster. There's a return trip every 30 minutes during the main holiday season.

For visitors travelling by road York is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the A1(M) motorway and 40 minutes from Leeds/Bradford Airport. The Museum is clearly signposted from all approaches to the city.

Visitors arriving by car should park in the Visitors Car Park and enter the Museum via the Car Park entrance. At busy times further car parking space is available in the overflow car park opposite (see map below). The daily car parking charge is Â£5.00.

National Railway Museum
and Visitors Car Park:
Leeman Road
York
YO26 4XJ
UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1904 621261
Fax: +44 (0)1904 611112

davidaward · Post by **davidaward** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:14 am

buffy500 wrote:
jjules wrote:OK, thanks. I'll start enquiring about rail tickets for those dates then.

At least now I can mark it on my calendar!
Well, you'll be needing this then I guess ?

York is half way between London (Kings Cross station) and Edinburgh. It takes less than two hours to travel to York from London with trains every half hour, at least 25 direct trains each week day.

There is a rail link to and from Manchester International Airport with trains leaving every hour during the day. Direct rail services also run to York from many of the UK's regional centres.

The Museum is only a few minutes walk from York railway station. Turn left on leaving the station, pass the Le Meridien Hotel then turn left into Leeman Road. Continue through the underpass to the City Entrance situated on the left as you exit. The route is signposted from the station.

For a quick, convenient route from the city centre you can catch the Road Train straight to the Museum's door from York Minster. There's a return trip every 30 minutes during the main holiday season.

For visitors travelling by road York is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the A1(M) motorway and 40 minutes from Leeds/Bradford Airport. The Museum is clearly signposted from all approaches to the city.

Visitors arriving by car should park in the Visitors Car Park and enter the Museum via the Car Park entrance. At busy times further car parking space is available in the overflow car park opposite (see map below). The daily car parking charge is Â£5.00.

National Railway Museum
and Visitors Car Park:
Leeman Road
York
YO26 4XJ
UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1904 621261
Fax: +44 (0)1904 611112

or you could just follow the smoke......................

it will be a fanatstic event, I'll be making the excuse for a holliday in the North York Moors During the Event, time out from my Alevel Exams.

Lad491 · Post by **Lad491** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:10 am

Lucky for me its also the first week of my annual summer holiday. As I dont have any plans yet, it looks like I could be having a week in York.

I'll look forward to that as its a beautiful city.

jjules · Post by **jjules** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:09 am

Stupid question, but what is the best way of getting to York from South Wales? Travelling as much as possible with VT, but a bit of GNER would go down nicely...

Thanks for the map buffy500. How did you know I'd want one!

buffy500 · Post by **buffy500** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:25 am

jjules wrote:Stupid question, but what is the best way of getting to York from South Wales? Travelling as much as possible with VT, but a bit of GNER would go down nicely...

Thanks for the map buffy500. How did you know I'd want one!

Call it an educated guess.

jjules · Post by **jjules** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:36 am

LOL. It would make sense though to have it right by the station. Besides, I suspect it would have been signposted upon arrival in York anyway, unlike the Cardiff event will be.