Hi all
A quick update from the event which begins 4 weeks Saturday
Tickets are still very much available at
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk . Tickets include the show and unlimited steam train rides.
We have now agreed the locomotive roster for the 5 SBR engines which will hopefully remain the same now -
* 0-6-0 Corpet Pannier Tank No 439 of 1884 "Minas De Aller"
* 0-6-0 Peckett Saddle Tank No 2050 of 1944 "Harrogate"
* 0-4-2 Hunslet Saddle Tank No 1842 of 1936 "Howard"
* 0-6-0 Hudswell Clarke No 1172 of 1922 "Alpha"
* 0-6-0 Hudswell Clarke No 972 of 1912 "Fiji" (Driver for a Fiver/Footplate Rides)*
As above, the top four engines will be working the passenger service during the event. "Fiji" will be working the 'Driver for a Fiver'* and 'Footplate Rides'* job from Oak Tree to the Balloon Loop on the HL line as this isn't in use during the "GMW". (This is because the upper half of the HL line is used by miniature engines in their hoards!).
One additional SBR locomotive will be on display in the running shed (over the pit) amongst the stands and model railways but the remainder of the collection will be available to view at the Statfold Barn Roundhouse at Oak Tree Halt.
On the Tramway, the recently restored Tramcar No14 will be in action offering tram rides*. The Burton & Ashby Light Railway tram is new in 2017 and is a very welcome addition to the event.
As well as the above we have -
- Over 80 Miniature Traction Engines In Steam
- At least 4 Full Size Road Engines
- Bouncy Castles at Oak Tree*
- A 5" Live Steam Demonstration Railway at Oak Tree
- A Miniature Working Area with displays of Wood Sawing etc
- Catering & Refreshments
- Indoor displays of Toy Steam, 16mm Live Steam and Model Engineering
This all ages family event at Statfold Barn offers alot of steam variety with models and miniatures on display in all shapes, types and sizes!
During Saturday day, Dr Busker will be doing a short performance at Statfold too
Many thanks all. We look forward to seeing you
* denotes small extra charge payable