Great Central Railway Gala 061011

[4beatlefans]

Very nice as usual, and respect and congratulations to all at the GCR who made it happen.

[paulsheldrake]

was it me or was the spam can missing a beat leaving quorn? or is that how they sound anyway....

[steamontheweb]

@paulsheldrake

I think that is how they are meant to sound. It is a kind of syncopation. There are some who would equate the sound to Stravinsky's greatest works, but they don't come from around these parts.

[21C5CanPac]

@paulsheldrake Nope, I work on the Mid-hants and thats normal sounding for her!

[hurleyfunbags]

Great shots of 34007, my favourite "Spamcan".

[steamontheweb]

@hurleyfunbags

Thanks. Plenty to choose from, I think!

[robmasterman]

Fantastic as always Mike, nice to see the turntable nearing completion, and to think I was filming and travelling behind 88 on Sunday at the WSR....Bob

[steamontheweb]

@robmasterman

Thanks. The turntable is to be opened on Saturday, though it has already been used on 88.

[SuperWHIZZO]

I refuse to be BULLIED OLIVER good mind to report you to You Tube for air-smooth casing abuse.

[SuperWHIZZO]

Delicious shots of the Spam especially those on loughborough shed.Theres never enough of these machines,every preserved line should have one !

[tractor255]

@SuperWHIZZO It quite often feels like they do!

[steamontheweb]

@SuperWHIZZO

Visits of spamcans to the GC are rare; I was pleased I had the opportunity to film one. I remember a Bluebell event where there were 4 of them...a quiet day indeed.

[Mikelandscaper]

It shall be interesting to see if 34007 can surpass 34070's performances last weekend at the West Somerset weekend.

[steamontheweb]

@Mikelandscaper

The GCR is much flatter than the WSR; it will have much less chance to impress.