Inspector Morose Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 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? Jim Bell, worldofceri, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Colour me interested please. I'm not far from Loughborough, a short hop down the M1. Thank you. Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 OMG! i'm not working that day😲 Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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. St.Jude, chaseracer and Inspector Morose 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 IN LIKE FLYNN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 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. St.Jude and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Loughborough is definitely just on street, scattered parking. Quorn is a much better bet. I may well pop over & show my face feet. Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Quorn is doable to. If parking is better there than I'd appreciate that as I can't walk too far anyway. Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I may bring a friend with me. Is that OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeh Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I might be free for this if nothing comes up between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Snap from my last trip there. Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I should be able to make this. May even bring mini me and get him introduced to toxic diesel fumes trains early on. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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 cort1977, Shite Ron, brownnova and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommotech Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Should be ok for it. Mrs Doblo says she might come along later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, St.Jude said: More importantly, will the Renault 25 be coming? Deferably. chaseracer and St.Jude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Would love to. Cannot. Baws. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 International delegation soon. davidfowler2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 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. chaseracer and St.Jude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Should be ok for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Yes me,boy and a friend will be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Currently up for this, mini me won't be coming as the wife and MIL are spending that day together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I'll be there! Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 New old stock, m8! St.Jude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Possibly. Although I can hear the SVR whistles from the sofa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 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… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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