The problems with "Lady Anne" No.3 "Bower Grove" have now been rectified, and she will be steamed by the manufacturers during next week. It is hoped that she will be dispatched to us for steam tests during the weekend of 13th, 14th and 15th May. On Saturday & Sunday, the locomotive will be steam tested. Please read the information below for details:
Itinerary:
Saturday 14th May:
Loco to be be gently steamed to working pressure
Light engine test run
Station pilot duty
Loaded test run ("Sir Davy Armstrong" as relief engine on rear
Sunday 15th May
Loaded Test Run (No.3 alone)
Station Pilot Duty
After the tests, "The Bower Grove Ltd" sponsers train will be Double Headed by "Bower Grove" and "Albus" from Appledore to Camber Sands and return.
On Sunday 12th June, the new "Lady Anne" will be formerly returned to public service with a special "Lady Anne Weekend" operating to a Green Service Timetable. Here is the main Highlights Programme:
"Bower Grove" bringing VIP's to Appledore
No.3 on station Pilot duty at Appledore
No's 1&2 on Double Headed Service Trains
"Lady Anne" line up at Appledore Station
"The Demelza House Express" with No's 3&2 Double Heading from Appledore to Camber Sands
No.3 "Bower Grove" also has a starring role at the school she was named after. This will take place for one day only on Saturday 18th June 2011. More details to come.
We will keep you posted with details on the steam tests.
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
Event Organiser
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