usper Railway Commuters Association
Welcome to Rusper Railway Monthly Newsletter 8 Issue 12 April 2008
Devastating News
Over the last weekend, all of the sheds were broken into and every item of stock but 2 was stolen. Repairs to the shed have been completed and locks have been replaced (thanks to Trevor and Colin), However, we are in a difficult situation. Trevor and Colin have enough coaching and wagon stock to loan the club for a running session, but are short of brake vans. If you can bring a brake van or two to the next meeting, it would be appreciated.
STOPPRESS! - Super Sleuth Colin does it again!
Following on from news above, Colin Snowdon, with dog and pipe in tow, visited a local model railway dealer this morning to tell him of our misfortune, and low and behold on the counter was the Rusper rolling stock!
The dealer had purchased had it only a few minutes before Colin’s visit!
The rolling stock was last seen being put in the back of Colin’s car on route to a safe house.
Well done Colin!
Staffing Situation
A 6-shed operating session was in place at the last meeting.
Operation
The session operated well with few problems. In shed 5 Colin was able to get the clock working again.
Locospotters
The session was a special celebrating the class 40 diesel locomotive’s 40th birthday. On duty were:
- D200
- D210
- D261
- D325
- D326
- D335
- D354
- D368
- D396
Overall a splendid turnout.
Other diesels included 10203 and the blue Deltic itself.
Annual General Meeting
A reminder regarding change of date for the AGM, now being Friday 23rd May 2008.
Date Next Operating Meeting
The next Operating Meeting will be on Sunday 18th May 2008
Please advise the Secretary Tim Crumplin on 01323 848051 beforehand
(or 0777 573 4853 on the day as early as possible please) if
you cannot attend.
This is important as we need to know whether to set up for 4 or 6 shed operation as early as possible.
Visitors to the Club are always welcome; please call the Secretary, Tim Crumplin for more information about meeting us at an operating session.
At this meeting we will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the 1948 interchange trials.
4498 in Clapham Cutting, 3 June 1967. Photograph © Mike Morant (SNGLPT)
