Poynton, Chelford, Knutsford, Chassen Road and Newton-le-Willows and intermediately) £2.50 and
Merseyrail (any third rail served station) £2.50. Weekends unlimited; SSuX after 09.00 but any train:
(1): Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth / Pwllheli (2): Shrewsbury to Swansea via Llandrindod (3): Chester to
Holyhead / Llandudno / Blaenau Ffestiniog (4): West of Neath (5): Wrexham Central to Bidston.
1793] The Rose of the Shire, Fri 10 Feb 2017: UKRT Belmond Northern Belle, Paddington (10.45),West
Ruislip, Aylesbury, Claydon LNE Jn (reverse), Bicester Village, Oxford, Redhill and Victoria (16.45). See
http://goo.gl/RMQl92 or 01438 715050 £190 includes a 7 course 'gourmet lunch' wine/champagne.
1794] Penistone Line Partnership: http://goo.gl/UQskMS A voluntary organisation supporting and
promoting community involvement in the Huddersfield to Sheffield line, which almost closed on more
than one occasion in BR days. It draws together operator Northern Rail, Network Rail, local authorities
and users to raise awareness of the railway in the local community, promote and market it more
effectively, develop ideas and arrange funding for local improvements. Events include guided walks
http://goo.gl/IuIwKS 01522 534655 or text 07908 450444. For membership etc contact Rowena
Chantler (Community Rail Officer) [email protected] 07912 753817.
X.138] ABOVE: BLN 1264 Combined Competition: Three for the price of one… (1): guess the location;
(2): name the well known BLS personalities and (3): caption competition. At least they were the right
side of the security fence (on this occasion). To start: If anyone comes, tell them you are doing an oil
painting, Ian! Clue: Inevitably, a rail served location (and still is); the name is mentioned in this BLN. Just
for fun; answers in e-BLN 1265. (Ian Mortimer - but please don't tell anyone.)
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SALES: Mark Gomm, 84 Mornington Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 6EL. [email protected] 01782 769960 (daytime).
East Midlands: John Cameron, 10 Friar Gate Court, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1HE. [email protected]
North West, Yorkshire, Humberside, & IOM: Graeme Jolley, 3 Laurel Cottages, Rencell Hill, LAXEY, IOM, IM4 7BJ. [email protected]
Minor Railways (British Isles): Peter Scott, 93 Josephine Court, Southcote Rd, READING, RG30 2DQ. [email protected]
E-BLN (Distribution problems and BLN Pictorial): Dave Cromarty, [email protected]
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