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« on: July 08, 2008, 22:52:48 » |
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The delight of many a garden lover, the Oldland Show celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. But now, for the first time in its history, it is joining forces with the Avon Valley Railway and the Military Vehicle Trust to create a super-show - an event that will attract more than just the fanatics with their flowerbeds. See http://thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=21037868&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922 |
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« Last Edit: December 25, 2014, 13:32:00 by Chris from Nailsea »
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2008, 20:57:40 » |
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From the Bristol Evening Post: Two Bristol families who had a miserable day out at the heavily criticised Lapland New Forest have been offered a free festive train ride.
Both families hope to get their money back after the attraction was closed last week following a deluge of complaints. But to cheer them up Avon Valley Railway has offered them all free tickets to meet Santa Claus on one of his trains, which they will take up on December 20.
The Santa Special trains give the opportunity for children of all ages to meet Father Christmas in the run up to December 25.
Last year more than 11,000 people rode the six-mile round trip through the Avon Valley.
See http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Avon-Valley-Railway-cheers-winter-blunderland-families/article-534457-detail/article.html |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 18:46:53 » |
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From the BBC» : Paramedics used a steam engine to transport a cyclist who suffered a back injury on a remote cycle path.
They borrowed a 1950s train to carry the man to safety after he collided with another rider between Bristol and Bath.
The cycle track runs alongside the Avon Valley Railway and is almost two miles from the A431 Bath Road.
Railway staff worked with Great Western Ambulance Service (GWAS) to get the man on board.
GWAS received a 999 call about the incident at about 1700 BST on Tuesday.
Paramedic Andy Osmond said: "The rider had gone over his handlebars and was complaining of spinal pain. We immobilised him on a stretcher, but could not get our ambulance to him. We thought about requesting the air ambulance but there was nowhere for it to land. However, there were two members of the Avon Valley Railway on scene and they called the engine driver to back up the steam train from Bitton so we could put the patient on board and take him to the ambulance."
The cyclist, thought to be aged in his 40s, was taken to Royal United Hospital in Bath for x-rays, but his condition was not thought to be serious.
Mr Osmond said: "Obviously we would like to thank the Avon Valley Railway staff for their assistance - their help meant the patient could be transferred safely from a difficult location. Also, I've never been on a steam train, so it was quite an interesting experience." |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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JayMac
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2010, 18:57:59 » |
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Top work, kettle driving fellas!
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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inspector_blakey
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2010, 19:20:27 » |
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I think that's at least the third time we've done that now!
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JayMac
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2010, 20:07:06 » |
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Time to fit some 'blues and twos' to RSH 7151 then? Or maybe deck out PWM3769 in hi-vis green and yellow 'battenberg' decals.  |
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2010, 22:34:47 » |
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Time to fit some 'blues and twos' to RSH 7151 then?
I'd be lying if I said that I hadn't suggested it...  Who knows, maybe it'll happen on a diesel operated service one day, then the secondman can "nee-naw" the two-tone all the way back |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2010, 22:44:37 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2010, 00:33:51 » |
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I just knew as soon as I mentioned 'blues and twos' someone would post a link to that classic Inter-City advert!  |
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2010, 07:56:45 » |
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That class 37 was actually used by BR▸ conjunction with BTP▸ for patrolling know vandal / trespass parts of the BR system I think in the 1980's
Good work by the Avon Valley Railway
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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inspector_blakey
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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2011, 15:38:06 » |
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From VisitBristol: The Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust has been announced as one of 130 winners of The Queen^s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others.
This prestigious UK▸ National Honour recognises outstanding voluntary contributions and sets the national benchmark for excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being judged to be of the highest standard. Full article here. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2011, 17:49:39 » |
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With apologies for the blatant plug... The Avon Valley Railway at Bitton is holding its annual 'End of Season' gala over the weekend of 15/16 Oct, featuring Black Five 45379 (a former Bitton resident) from the Mid Hants Railway as the star attraction. Full details at available at http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/gala - from what I hear there's a chance that another guest loco may be added to the roster although I don't think this has been formally confirmed yet. Through ticketing will be available in conjunction with FGW▸ - the 'advance' ticket price for the AVR gala will be added onto the cost of your National Rail fare to Keynsham, and this will include a bus shuttle between Keynsham and Bitton. I'm planning on being there both days (although in what capacity I'm not sure yet) so feel free to say hello...! |
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