D335 will feature at the diesel event at the East Lancashire Railway on Saturday 3rd March.
A provisional timetable is here: March Diesel Event 2012 V1.1
Please come and support both the CFPS and the ELR.
D335 working an ELR Charter on Sunday FEB 19th ….FURTHER DETAILS
I have been given further info re this SUNDAYS Feb 19th Charter involving D335.
The EAST LANCS EXPLORER
The train will now run throughout the day in TOP and TAIL formation. D335 at one end, with 20087 at the other end.
Departure from Bury is at 11.00 hrs and the train will first head for Rawtenstall. The plan there is to cover both the run round loop and the station platform.
Thereafter, the train will head from Rawtenstall to HOPWOOD Ground Frame and then HOPWOOD Ground Frame back to Bury Bolton Street.
PLEASE NOTE, subject to timekeeping, an effort will be made to traverse the run round loop at Heywood Station but this cannot be guaranteed.
Once back at Bury Bolton St Station, The train will then travel down past Buckley Wells with the aim of reaching the gates that seperate The ELR Boundary from the Metrolink.
The train will then return to Bury Bolton Street Station and terminate at approx 14.30 hrs.
THE GUIDED TOUR of the WORKS will then commence and passengers will be escorted via the official walking route to the works along the side of the track
To ensure YOUR SAFETY, Please DO COMPLY with ALL the INSTRUCTIONS given by the ELR Officials when walking along the route to the works and when on the works site.
PRICES for the the days event are…… £ 19.00 Adult and £ 10.00 Junior.
There are STILL places available, please call 0161 763 4340 to Book.
At this stage, PAY on THE DAY is POSSIBLE.
Thank you to Shaun Higginbotham for the loan of his EAST LANCS EXPLORER headboard which will be in use on the day.
regards
John
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D335 out at the ELR this weekend.
D335 will be working the Diesel Diagram at The East Lancs Railway this Saturday, February 11th.
PLEASE NOTE, a new timetable commenced at the turn of the year.
The first train departure from BURY to Rawtenstall is now 20 mins earlier than its been for some years.
It NOW departs at 09.30 hrs.
Please do try to support the Class 40 running Days at The ELR..
The ELR have been brilliant to us since D335 returned from Barrow Hill last July. The loco has enjoyed several outings and has earnt us much needed income.
Lets repay the favour and show that D335 can bring in the revenue for The ELR.
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D335 visit to North Norfolk Railway update
Further to the info stated on Jan 18th.
The Mid Norfolk Railway have accepted the CFPS quote for the appearance of D335 at their event on March 31st and April 1st.
They have now also accepted the quote from Martin Walker for transit costs using 55022 to haul D335 and for his Deltic to also appear at the event itself.
Both locos are now confirmed as attending the MNR subject to any unforeseen circumstances occurring.
It is anticipated that the 2 locos will leave the ELR on Thursday March 29th and return from Norfolk on Monday April 2nd.
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East Lancs Explorer trip – Sunday 19th February 2012
The East Lancashire Railway are promoting a tour of their lines featuring D335 top n tail with another diesel including areas that are not normally open to the viewing public.
Please see the information for further details. Prices are £19 adult £10 child. More details here and a booking form is here
If you wish to travel on the trip then fill in the booking form and send it to the address on the booking form.
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Footplate Experience Trips
The NEXT scheduled FXP utilising D335 will be on Friday April 20th, on a PASSENGER train.Thereafter it will be on Saturday 15/09/12 hauling a FREIGHT train and then on
Friday November 9th ( the day before the AGM ) hauling a PASSENGER train.
If any of these FXPs appeal to anyone, please let me know and I will liase with The ELR on your behalf.
regards
John
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Mid Norfolk Gala
The CFPS have agreed for D335 to attend The Mid Norfolk Gala on March 31st and April 1st. Deltic 55022 has also been invited to attend and hopefully will haul D335 from, and back to the ELR.
Whilst The CFPS have agreed a hire fee with the MNR and to to its attendance in principle, no movement costs have yet been quoted from the selected TOC, Therefore D335s attendance is subject to the as yet unknown movement costs being accepted by The MNR and agreement being reached between the and Martin Walker.
The CFPS are very happy for D335 to attend The MNR and should it do so,it is very likely to be the locos only outing away from The ELR this year.
regards
John
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The Scafell Pike Challenge
The Scafell Pike Challenge
Following on from last year’s successful climb of Mount Snowdon a team has come forward to carry out a Sponsored Climb of Scafell Pike, which at 978m or 3209ft is the highest peak in England.
The Mount Snowdon Team of Andy Walton, Karl Crowther, and Louise Redgrave, are being joined by Nigel Walton, and Paul Richardson, who has climbed the mountain before, and so is able to contribute very useful knowledge about routes and the conditions to be expected.
This is a much more demanding Challenge than Mt. Snowdon due to both the inaccessibility of the mountain and also the terrain involved. It is estimated that the Team will be covering about 15 miles on the day as well as climbing the mountain!
As last year, all Members, their friends and families are invited to Sponsor this expedition to raise funds towards the upkeep of our locos. Paul’s suggestions of £40 for a 40 or £1 per 40.145m (around £25) are still applicable, but any amount will be much appreciated. You can pledge Sponsorship by contacting me at fundraising@cfps.co.uk or by sending a cheque to my home address listed inside the front cover of the Whistler. Alternatively, there is an option to donate via the Paypal button on the CFPS Website here
Last years effort raised over £1400. Please help us to make this event at least as successful as last year!
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North Countryman Headboard for sale
The North Countryman headboard carried by 40145 on it’s railtour from Crewe to Edinburgh on the 29th November 2003 is now available on the CFPS Ebay site here:
All proceeds, as ever go towards getting 40145 back to full working order.
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Clarification of D335 workings
A Happy New Year to everyone.
Just to update you on activities involving D335.
THIS Saturday Jan 7th,
D335 has been rumoured to be performing at The ELR type 3 Theme Day.
D335 will ONLY be HEATING the set that starts at 09.30 hrs.
37109 is scheduled to POWER the train and later on,37901 is scheduled to assist it.
33109 and D7076 are scheduled to haul the other set operating on Saturday.
D335 is NOT scheduled to power any train on Saturday.
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FRIDAY Jan 13th.
D335 was scheduled to be out working The ELR Diesel FXP Day.
Sadly, due to a lack of Bookings, the DIESEL FXP has been cancelled.
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SATURDAY Jan 14th
D335 is scheduled to haul The ELR Diesel Turn this day.
PLEASE NOTE, the train now starts at 09.30 and NOT 09.50 HRS.
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SATURDAY Jan 28th.
D335 is scheduled to haul an FXP Freight train this day at The ELR.
If you are interested in booking, please phone 0161 764 7790.
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OTHER Dates for FXPs utilising D335 at The ELR are scheduled for…
Friday 20/04/12
Saturday 15/09/12
Friday 09/11/12.
Please contact The ELR Direct if you wish to Book for these courses.
regards
John Stephens
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