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	Messageboards  General  Places  People  wiganworld     Interact  Wigan ex-pats  Wigan genealogy     steam trains Started by: owd dave (2657)   where is the nearest steam railway to wigan and when does it run can anyone tell me please, i would love a day out on one . Started: 8th Feb 2010 at 18:56 Posted by: dustaf (11923) East Lancs Bury, Rawtenstal etc Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 18:57 Posted by: cindy (2414)   Beat me to it dostaf Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 18:59 Posted by: dustaf (11923) Allaoard. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:01 Posted by: owd dave (2657)   where would i get info on it dustaf. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:01 Posted by: dustaf (11923) Click my link that I just posted at the same time as you asked Dave. or this one Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:05 Last edited by dustaf: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:06:34 Posted by: the_gwim_weaper (11959)  Allaoard is Welsh for get on't train? Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:05 Posted by: dustaf (11923) Funicular Gwim, funicular. Or words similar. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:07 Posted by: joseph 1 (9114) He' being "Vivid" again. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:07 Posted by: the_gwim_weaper (11959)  This me being accused of coming from Kent again? Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:09 Posted by: owd dave (2657)   thanks havent been on one for fifty years but i can still smell the engines. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:11 Posted by: the_gwim_weaper (11959)  Isn't it about time you changed your vest then, Dave? Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:12 Last edited by the_gwim_weaper: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:13:11 Posted by: dustaf (11923) If you like the smell of them Dave, visit the Science Museum in Manchester. And it's free. MOSI Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:15 Last edited by dustaf: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:19:25 Posted by: owd un (220) Hesketh Bank near Southport Google West Lancs Light Railway Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:36 Posted by: the_gwim_weaper (11959)  Should have Scratch and sniff technology by now. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:40 Posted by: dustaf (11923) West Lancs Light Railway Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 19:48 Posted by: nyce horse (837) Think there's summat at preston docks, don't know if it's steam. Replied: 8th Feb 2010 at 23:34 Posted by: --oy-- (330)   East Lancs Railway is the place if you want proper trains not narrow gauge. A few of my pix from there... You can see them bigger by clicking here. Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 08:31 Posted by: owd dave (2657)   thanks oy wonderfull pictures. Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 08:38 Posted by: gricer (1983) Also Ribble Railway at Preston where they also have a small museum and workshop full of engines. Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 09:06 Posted by: peter48 (1461)   you can go to ramsbottom owd dave thats half way between the two main stations of Bury and Rawtenstall its usually a good day out. i go regularly with my grandkids Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 09:08 Posted by: ayrefield (971) owd dave, Mick has left you some information for you on the forum, see link below. Link Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 10:05 Posted by: geoff zx9 (224)  eeup owd un get thi sell to National Railway Museum at York beltin day owt use thi bus pass its quite cheap,!!!! Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 11:01 Posted by: the_gwim_weaper (11959)  From Ayrefield's link... 'Take you own buttys because there dear on the train and not as good as home made. '. That depends, I endured the same sandwiches every day for three years. I hated ham and pickle , but that's all I got. It got so bad that I had to stop making them and went to the chippy instead. Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 11:32 Posted by: bentlegs (1668) Owd Dave, We are going on a railway jouney to Edinburugh by steam train with a few hours in the city & a meal is provided, I cant tell you exactly when but i think its somtime in may but you come back on an ordinary loco, If my Brother in Law reads this he will proberly put the detail on because he is booking the trip, Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 18:46 Posted by: peemac (24) owd dave,there is a steam train trip on good friday (2nd april )leaving wigan north western station at 8-35 am arriving edinburgh at 13-50pm. you then have 3 n half hours to explore edinburgh,coming back on a diesel traction.information from www.railwaytourin.co.uk Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 19:45 Posted by: peemac (24) sorry missed out a g in touring Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 19:47 Posted by: owd dave (2657)   thanks all looking forward to some good days out at last. Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 21:54 Posted by: bentlegs (1668) He's not a bad lad, Replied: 9th Feb 2010 at 22:44 Posted by: gricer (1983) owd dave Try Compass Tours for Railway Trips! Replied: 10th Feb 2010 at 08:16 Posted by: dave marsh (1133)   I emember travelling to Manchester Victoria from Wigan Wallgate every day in the late fifties.The station came to life when the engine pulled in,hissing and steaming.Same faces every morning sitting in the same seats doing the same thing,chatting,smoking and playing cards...like a friendly little village on wheels.Never once was I late for work . Replied: 10th Feb 2010 at 09:18 Last edited by dave marsh: 10th Feb 2010 at 09:24:02 Posted by: dustaf (11923) "like a friendly little village on wheels" Sounds like a pleasure Dave. Modern village on wheels Replied: 10th Feb 2010 at 19:53         Note: You must login to post a reply. If you haven't registered, why not join now?. Registration is FREE!
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