LTSV - Forum Post

Title:	Spa Valley Railway - LT day
Category:	Events
Posted by:	Damon
On:	19/03/2010 22:52
Text:	The splendid Spa Valley Railway will be holding an LT themed day on the 24th April as part of two day steam gala. Take a look at Steam Railway magazine for more details - you'll need s copy of the next issue to get all the benefits out of the day. There are plans to have rides available on the T stock (former ESL118) and pannier tank L99 will be in steam. L99 is currently being painted into LT livery and was looking nice in the shed when I was up there yesterday. LT flat wagon F375 is also being done up for the event and there's a fully restored LT brake van too. Other LT-themed things are also possible. Highly recommended as this is a charming and friendly little railway with a slight LT influence.

3 replies, shown below in date order (oldest first).

Posted by Ray at 11:53 on 23/03/2010
Two visits are better than one! 25th April is the annual East Grinstead country bus running day plus Southdown's Copthorne depot will have an open day (noon-4pm)

Posted by Damon at 01:25 on 03/04/2010
The required issue of Steam Railway magazine is now in the shops. L99 should now be in its final top coat and awaiting sign-writing. The flat wagon F375 is coming along nicely and will next for the paint treatment and the T stock ESL118 is awaiting attention. Full details in Steam Railway magazine or take a look at the Spa Valley Railway website. A recommended day out.

Posted by Damon at 21:55 on 21/04/2010
Take a look at the Spa Valley Railway website for full details and a full timetable for both days of THIS WEEKEND'S LT gala at the Spa Valley Railway (24th & 25th April 2010). Also see the current issue of Steam Railway. You can ride on the T-stock (once ESL118) and see pannier L99 on a goods train with LT brake van and an LT flat wagon. I saw the restored flat wagon yesterday and it looks fabulous. L99 looks even better and has a fantastic paint job with full lining out. There will be an evening photo shoot outside the shed with L99 and LT stock from about 7.30pm on Saturday. The 4-BIG buffet car will be open in the evening too for refreshments and trains will be running until late (last one gets back to Tunbridge Wells West at 2041). A recommended day out. See you there (I shall be on duty as a Ticket Inspector in the morning and a stint at High Ricks around lunchtime). Damon.