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« on: June 28, 2007, 11:05:07 »
Rail enthusiasts in Bradford on Avon have confirmed that a steam engine will be coming to the town next month (link below.)
http://thisisbath.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=163490&command=displayContent&sourceNode=163316&contentPK=17673653&folderPk=89126&pNodeId=163047

Admission to the event at Bradford on Avon Railway Station on Saturday , July 21 and Sunday , July 22 is free and visitors will be able to stand inside the train cabin and blow the whistle.

There will also be a variety of stalls and a model railway exhibition.

Funding for the event and transport costs of the low-loader has been secured through donations from Bradford on Avon Town Council , First Great Western , Network Rail and many other local sources.

For more information contact Mr Walden on 01225 762883.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2007, 11:21:29 »
Hundreds of images of the station and trains will be on show at the Priory Barn in Newtown (link below.)
http://thisisbath.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=163490&command=displayContent&sourceNode=163316&contentPK=17744283&folderPk=89126&pNodeId=163047

The exhibition runs from this Saturday to Sunday , July 15 , ahead of the arrival of the official anniversary weekend of Saturday , July 21 and Sunday , July 22.

The Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust has also produced an anniversary book with photographs and a history of the station available for ^2.99 at local bookshops , the Bradford Tourist Information Centre and the station.

Profits will go towards Steam Bradford on Avon 150.
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 12:50:57 »
Here is a further link on this.
http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=163490&command=displayContent&sourceNode=163316&contentPK=17810427&folderPk=89126&pNodeId=163047
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2007, 11:06:50 »
The event is being held today and tommorrow (21/22 July 2007 , link below.)
http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/latestheadlines/display.var.1561730.0.train_station_marks_150th_birthday.php
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2007, 10:36:32 »
Here is a report (link below.)
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