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1	Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Re: The Somerset Explorer - GWR HST on West Somerset Railway (Paddington to Minehead) - 13 May 2017	on: April 16, 2017, 17:53:03
Found a discount code on Spotted:Didcot LTM6.50 which seems legit.

2	Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: Class 180s return to the Cotswolds	on: December 10, 2016, 11:43:39
In answer to Taplow Greens question. It should be the case that the 387s pick up some of the Turbo work in the Thames Valley hence the 1718 reverting to Turbo operation. As Industry Insider has stated quite clearly the original plan set out by the DFT^▸ (Department for Transport) and NR^» (Network Rail - home page) along with the relevant TOCs^▸ (Train Operating Company) hasn't gone exactly to plan.

3	All across the Great Western territory / Diary - what's happening when? / Dunster By Candlelight 2nd & 3rd December 2016	on: November 21, 2016, 11:21:14
An interesting concept by GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) this year after the success of the WSR Autumn gala: https://www.gwr.com/destinations-and-events/festivals-and-events/christmas-events/dunster-by-candlelight An image of the forthcoming station poster is also attached!

4	Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: Cotswold Line - 21 November	on: November 21, 2016, 10:27:13
05:11 from WOS^» (Worcester Shrub Hill - next trains) was on one engine only (OEO^▸ (One Engine Only)) and it was decided that it wouldn't make it up the bank east of Honeybourne. Hence the delays in the Evesham area whilst the set returned to WOS.

5	All across the Great Western territory / Diary - what's happening when? / West Somerset Railway - Autumn steam gala - 8/9 October 2016	on: September 09, 2016, 11:10:33
Hope this is of interest to some members!? To celebrate the first gala since the new WSR AWAY DAY ticket was launched earlier in the year, GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) are providing a shuttle train service which will help you get to the railways Autumn Gala on the 8th & 9th October 2016 a GWR DMU^▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) shuttle will be in operation between Taunton to Bishops Lydeard stations. All services are scheduled to depart & arrive from platform 2 at Taunton & platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard. Train times* - Subject to Network Rail final approval: Saturday 8th October - Outward Dep Taunton Stn - 0932 - 1028 - 1125 - 1230 - 1410 - 1459 - 1555 - 1655 - Arr Bishops Lyd - 0944 - 1040 - 1137 - 1242 - 1422 - 1512 - 1608 - 1708 - Saturday 8th October - Return Dep Bishops Lyd - 1000 - 1053 - 1148 - 1249 - 1428 - 1520 - 1622 - 1720 - Arr Taunton Stn - 1017 - 1117 - 1205 - 1306 - 1445 - 1537 - 1639 - 1736 - Sunday 9th October - Outward Dep Taunton Stn - 0935 - 1029 - 1123 - 1232 - 1409 - 1459 - 1600 - 1658 - Arr Bishops Lyd - 0948 - 1042 - 1136 - 1245 - 1423 - 1512 - 1613 - 1711 - Sunday 9th October - Return Dep Bishops Lyd - 1005 - 1100 - 1200 - 1251 - 1428 - 1520 - 1618 - 1720 - Arr Taunton Stn - 1024 - 1117 - 1217 - 1308 - 1445 - 1537 - 1635 - 1736 - For discounted travel you can purchase the “West Somerset Away Day” – Destination West Somerset Rly, which for this gala will be accepted. This product is available from GWR ticket offices across most of the network. For more information, please visit: https://www.gwr.com/destinations-and-events/heritage-railways/west-somerset-railway The West Somerset Railway, is a true country branch line of the former Great Western Railway and is full of fascination. Ride back in time through lovely countryside or to study the railway and some examples of industrial heritage to which are preserved to a very high standard. Some of the events over the gala weekend:  An intensive timetable of trains between Bishops Lydeard (4 miles from Taunton) and Minehead.  The Autotrain will also be in service on Saturday and Sunday and we shall confirm the details at a later date.  Kilmersdon and newly refurbished Coach 4 running shuttle services out of Minehead.  GWR Taunton to Bishops Lydeard shuttle on Saturday and Sunday.  Minehead Turntable in action.  Quantock Brewery will have a bar on Minehead Station on all days and will also have their base at Bishops Lydeard open for business.  Railway Museums and model railways open.  Licensed Buffet Cars on most trains, shops open.  Quantock Belle running on some services offering Full English Breakfasts and Hot Lunches. Please see WSR website for more details.  Commemorative Gala guide available to purchase either in advance or on the day. Edit to add link to calendar - Grahame

6	Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Re: New Cholsey & Wallingford Railway link with GWR	on: July 25, 2016, 11:46:12
The GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) website has today launched a page for the new product - https://www.gwr.com/destinations-and-events/heritage-railways/cholsey-and-wallingford-railway

7	Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / New Cholsey & Wallingford Railway link with GWR	on: July 21, 2016, 10:04:04
As some may have seen GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) have yet another through ticketing product to a preserved railway that operates from a GWR station. The text below is from the Wallingford Rover leaflet available from some manned stations in the Thames Valley region: Quote The heritage that is preserved on this Branch line is entirely down to volunteers and in light of this GWR have worked with The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway to offer this exciting new product for customers. The line operates on various weekends throughout the year. During July 2016 the railway will at weekends operate to a high density timetable. The resident fleet will be in use with visiting locomotives operating at times. In order to support The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway, Great Western Railway have developed an all-inclusive product that allows visitors to purchase their train ticket and admission elements at the same time. Pricing For the price of your ticket you get: â€¢ Unlimited travel on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. The cost of your ticket depends on where you start your journey. It will be the normal day return fare to Cholsey plus a supplement for travel to Wallingford. Some sample fares are listed below: (Correct at time of print - July 2016) Banbury Adult - Â£18.20 Child - Â£9.10 Senior - Â£15.70 Didcot Parkway Adult - Â£12.70 Child Â¹ - Â£6.35 Senior Â² - Â£10.20 Henley-on-Thames Adult - Â£19.50 Child Â¹ - Â£9.75 Senior Â²Â£17.00 Kingham Adult - Â£21.50 Child Â¹ - Â£10.75 Senior Â² - Â£19.00 London Paddington Adult - Â£31.20 Child Â¹ - Â£15.60 Senior Â² - Â£28.70 Oxford Adult - Â£15.70 Child Â¹ - Â£7.85 Senior Â² - Â£13.20 Reading Adult - Â£14.60 Child Â¹ - Â£7.30 Senior Â² - Â£12.10 1. Ages 3-15. Children aged 3 or 4 travel free on mainline services. Only a supplement for the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway part of their journey needs to be purchased. 2. Ages 60+. Customers with Senior Railcards can also obtain a further discount. Railcard discounts are available on the main line portion of your ticket subject to normal railcard restrictions. Tickets can only be purchased from station ticket offices or on-board our trains should a ticket office not be available. While youâ€™re there At Wallingford station you can visit the museum and souvenir shop. Light refreshments are available from the Trackside CafÃ©. Wallingford town centre is just a short walk away from the railway. From here you can explore Wallingford Castle or relax by the River Thames. If you like adventures you will love the many trails Wallingford has to offer, including the Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murder trails as well as the Thames Path to Benson Lock. The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway operate on selected weekends and public holidays throughout the year. Please visit their website for more information. Great Western Railway operates a regular service to Cholsey. Go to GWR.com to plan your journey or pick up an E2 timetable from your nearest staffed station. Edit note: Formatting of quoted text amended, for clarity. CfN.

8	Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Re: West Somerset Railway - heritage line, Bishops Lydeard to Minehead - merged topic, ongoing discussion	on: June 12, 2016, 21:56:10
After seeing some leaflets and information on FB, GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) are running 150247 from Taunton through to Minehead this coming Sunday to launch a new inclusive ticket aptly named the WSR AWAY DAY, for more information there is a dedicated Eventbrite page: wsrawayday.eventbrite.co.uk One wonders if this sevice carrys a fair few passengers then it could be the start of something more regular between Taunton & The WSR rather than the 28 bus!

9	Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, 7 to 10 August 2014 - Travel Advice	on: August 09, 2014, 18:28:09
Not sure how 1W21 caused delays for the WHOLE Day (Headscratch) it delayed itself in which was 180103 and also 1P35 awaiting single line at Charlbury. The delay to 1W23 was caused by a loss of air at Paddington and was 19 late departing as a result. 1Z30 was cancelled by NR^» (Network Rail - home page) as far as I'm aware. Then with heavy passenger loadings the delays came back. And 180103 again had problems & failed at Reading whilst working 1W47 15:52 Paddington - Worcester service. This meant 1P77 was also cancelled as a result.Two train loads on 17:22 Ex Padd with 852 people counted leaving the HST^▸ (High Speed Train) at Charlbury. Extra buses have been implemented to help with loadings because of Wilderness but also for Rail Replacement use. Because they are implemented by FGW^▸ (First Great Western) they are not allowed to enter the site for one reason or another hence the transfer at Charlbury Stn.

10	Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: Proposed May 2015 timetable changes	on: July 27, 2014, 01:08:23
Strange how we are discussing 180 use at weekends when due to disruption on Friday 25th 180106 formed 1W75 from Oxford and STABLED at Worcester then formed 1P26 from S.Hill through to Paddington on the Saturday.

11	Journey by Journey / London to Didcot, Oxford and Banbury / Re: Two-coach Oxford-London fast train	on: July 27, 2014, 01:02:19
Quote from: Btline on July 27, 2014, 00:39:29 It's true. Once the competition starts, FGW^▸ (First Great Western) will need to up their gain on this service - currently treated as a Cinderella service. The Chiltern service will only take 6 minutes longer (and be cheaper, more reliable, more comfortable, etc). For passengers using parkway, it will quick on Chiltern. Now you've lost me too !! FGW Already have competition from Oxford with the coach services along the motorway. Not sure unless your involved with the fares structuring how the Chiltern service will be cheaper :?

12	Journey by Journey / London to Didcot, Oxford and Banbury / Re: Two-coach Oxford-London fast train	on: July 25, 2014, 14:06:52
A train is a train. Remember HSTs^▸ (High Speed Train) take longer to accelerate than Turbos and even 180s. As the case for timings on a certain train that's now 180 operated vice HST. This service has been speeded up by 30mins. Quote from: Btline on July 24, 2014, 23:47:23 Completely unacceptable. All Oxford fasts should be an HST - especially those from the Cotswold line.

13	Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: Proposed May 2015 timetable changes	on: July 23, 2014, 14:07:46
With the Turbos finally getting there C6 treatment at Wolverton I.e 166221 which was in the West Yard at Reading the 08:22 shouldn't be too bad. But these are provisional. Although I'm quite surprised to see that 180s haven't been implemented on Weekend work.

14	Journey by Journey / London to Didcot, Oxford and Banbury / Re: Two-coach Oxford-London fast train	on: July 21, 2014, 08:04:17
Yep 150002 has gone down Exeter to strengthen the West fleet. Still loco hauled would be much preferred.

15	All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / The Queen at Reading Stn today 17/07/14.	on: July 17, 2014, 11:18:49
The Queen is apparently at Reading Stn today to officially open the refurbished station and possibly Reading Depot. The big rumour part is that 166221 the newly refurbished turbo is to be named by The Queen and named Reading Traincare Depot. Can anybody else confirm this or add any light on these possible events ?

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