The Midlands Massiv new year traditional trip out somewhere.

[Inspector Morose]

Well folks, we haven’t done this for a while. It’s about time we did this again and this year there’s a good reason to come out.

The usual venue of the Severn Valley Railway will be swapped this year for the delights of the Great Central Railway at Loughborough on the 2nd of January. Why? DELTIC, thats why.

The Great Central will be celebrating 40 years after the Deltic Scotsman Farewell operated in 1982 and will be doing so with the operation of Deltic 19 in service that day. For more information see https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/deltic-40/ 

Train riding is not compulsory nor is an interest in trains (heathen), it’s just an excuse to meet up and escape the house for a few hours and possibly drink tea.

Obviously this is subject to change on the whim of our delightful government but as it’s an open air venue (aka a car park) I think we should be okay.

Plan is to meet up at Loughborough from around 10:30 ish so that those interested can get the first train out at 11:15 although this is not compulsory.

So, who’s interested?

[bub2006]

Colour me interested please. I'm not far from Loughborough, a short hop down the M1. Thank you. 

[Noel Tidybeard]

OMG! i'm not working that day😲

[motorpunk]

That’s quite close to me. I’m not arsed about a train ride, but it might be fun to spot some chod. The Quorn and Rothley stations are a bit nicer for parking, if you’re on the train keep an eye open for my yellow Fiat, if it’s not raining I may pop over for a nosey. 

[Dobloseven]

I'm in Leicester so might well be up for it. Not sure if there's a car park at the Loughborough end though. As motorpunk says, Quorn or Rothley might be better. Or even the Leicester end. That's walking distance for me. Defeats the object a bit though! 

[chaseracer]

IN LIKE FLYNN.

[Inspector Morose]

Hmm, Quorn does seem to have better parking and a place for tea so that might be a better choice.

Let’s say Quorn and Woodhouse station, 10:30 for 11:00 then? For those interested in rail things, Loughborough isn’t too far to go for a mooch later on.

[chaseracer]

9 hours ago, motorpunk said:

That’s quite close to me. I’m not arsed about a train ride, but it might be fun to spot some chod. The Quorn and Rothley stations are a bit nicer for parking, if you’re on the train keep an eye open for my yellow Fiat, if it’s not raining I may pop over for a nosey. 

 

1 minute ago, chaseracer said:

IN LIKE FLYNN.

Though, as Musical Offspring reminds me, I have to take him to a brass band rehearsal for 11am.  In Coalville.  Which is not far from...

A plan forms.

[barefoot]

Loughborough is definitely just on street, scattered parking. Quorn is a much better bet. I may well pop over & show my face feet.

[bub2006]

Quorn is doable to. If parking is better there than I'd appreciate that as I can't walk too far anyway. 

[bub2006]

I may bring a friend with me. Is that OK?

[Markeh]

I might be free for this if nothing comes up between now and then.

[motorpunk]

Snap from my last trip there. 

[St.Jude]

I should be able to make this. May even bring mini me and get him introduced to toxic diesel fumes trains early on.

[catsinthewelder]

Fucks sake lads it's like woke central, the deathburger vans been shut a year and now you're meeting in Quorn?

 

Seriously though, have a great time.  I'd love to come but as with every other year I'm away seeing family over New Year

[tommotech]

Definitely up for this, if I can make plans work. Will know for sure nearer the event, but who could resist the sound of a Deltic?

[Dobloseven]

Should be ok for it. Mrs Doblo says she might come along later. 

[St.Jude]

9 minutes ago, Dobloseven said:

Should be ok for it. Mrs Doblo says she might come along later. 

More importantly, will the Renault 25 be coming?

[Dobloseven]

3 minutes ago, St.Jude said:

More importantly, will the Renault 25 be coming?

Deferably. 

[davidfowler2000]

Would love to. Cannot. Baws.

[chaseracer]

International delegation soon.

[Inspector Morose]

Just a gentle reminder that this is still a thing. Plan is to meet at Quorn Station

https://goo.gl/maps/9ePm6jfnZScC68wEA

for around 10:30 - whenever and hang around for as long as folk want to unless we get bored and wander off to find something else. The Deltic (19) should be passing the station at around just after coming up to 11:15.

There is a café on site for the all important tea requirements. 
 

[Dobloseven]

Should be ok for it. 

[bub2006]

Yes me,boy and a friend will be attending.

[St.Jude]

Currently up for this, mini me won't be coming as the wife and MIL are spending that day together.

[chaseracer]

I'll be there!

[St.Jude]

1 hour ago, chaseracer said:

I'll be there!

Look at Mr.Lah-dee-dah here showing off that he's managed to get some lateral flow tests!

[chaseracer]

New old stock, m8!

[red5]

Possibly. 

Although I can hear the SVR whistles from the sofa...

[Inspector Morose]

1 hour ago, red5 said:

Possibly. 

Although I can hear the SVR whistles from the sofa...

Ah, but you can’t hear the thrum of 36 cylinders and 72 pistons though…