FREIGHT TRAIN AND RADIO WEEKEND (GB4BLR)
AT THE BATTLEFIELD LINE
24th & 25th September 2011

This weekend brings together enthusiasts from the railway and radio worlds.

25067On the railway side there will be both passenger and a freight trains operating along the Battlefield Line. Currently on Saturday 24th September passenger trains will be operated by diesel hauled Class 25 067 service, while the freight trains will be hauled by GWR steam loco 3803. On Sunday 25th this reversed with 3803 on passenger train duties and the Class 25 diesel taking the frieght train.

Amateur Radio Station GB4BLR on the air at Shackerstone Station throughout the weekend. This is the third year this event has been run, where heritage railways are ‘activated’ via radio and is a nationwide event. Last year UK stations were joined by registered radio stations from Australian and Polish railways.

The Battlefield Line is hosting Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society at Shackerstone Station over the weekend. The stations call sign is GB4BLR (Great Britain 4 Battlefield Line Railway).

Sorry there is no more room!Also at Shackerstone Station

  • Shackerstone's unique Railwayana Museum

  • Shackerstone Tea Rooms open for a selection of hot and cold snacks and dinners

  • Station Shop and Fund Stall open for souvenirs and nic-naks of your visit.

  • and not forgetting the Bar/Buffet on all trains.

Weekend Timetable Saturday and Sunday

Provisional timetable for the weekend.

  Passenger Freight Passenger Freight Passenger Freight Passenger Freight
(Not Sunday)
Shackerstone
Dept		 11.15 12.10 1.00 1.55 2.45 3.40 4.30 5.25
Market
Bosworth		 11.27 - 1.12 - 2.57 - 4.40 -
Shenton
Arrive		 11.35 12.30 1.20 2.15 3.05 4.00 4.50 5.45
                 
Shenton
Dept		 11.50 12.40 1.35 2.25 3.20 4.10 5.05 5.55
Market
Bosworth		 12.00 - 1.45 - 3.30 - 5..15 -
Shackerstone
Arrive		 12.10 13.00 1.55 2.45 3.40 4.30 5.25 6.15

On Saturday the freight train will be steam hauled and the passenger train diesel hauled.

On Sunday the freight train will be diesel hauled and the passenger train steam hauled.

All locos subject to availability. Every effort will be made to run this event to  the timetable stated on these web pages, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The Shackerstone Railway Society reserve the right to vary any of the provisions included in these pages without prior notice. E&OE

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