Outings 2010
Wednesday, 16th June, 2010
This evening outing uses two classic vehicles for a tour into Nottinghamshire. Departure will be from Brown Street, Sheffield, at 1800 hours, using Coopers Tours LYH148P, their immaculate A.E.C. Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton Supreme 34 seat centre entrance coachwork, new to Glenton Tours in 1976, and in whose livery the vehicle has been lovingly restored, to the premises of Ken Thompson at Mattersey. The tour will continue from Mattersey in Ken's beautiful Dennis Lancet III J3, with Park Royal 35 seat coachwork, new to East Kent in 1949, and in whose livery the vehicle is presented. The tour will take in some of the local countryside, with a short break at Haughton Park Farm, home of Thaymor Ice Cream, where there may be an opportunity to see the ice cream in production. The scrumptious ice cream, made in over thirty flavours, uses fresh milk and double cream from the farm. Light refreshments - tea, coffee, soft drinks, home made cakes etc. should also be available in the tea room. Return to Brown Street will be for approximately 2230 hours. The use of not one, but two, historic vehicles does not come cheap however and a fare of £20.00 per head is necessary. Bookings should be made with Paul Beardsley.
Wednesday, 21st July, 2010
Our second evening outing takes us to the West Shed, Butterley, home of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. Departure will be from Brown Street, Sheffield, at 1800 hours, and returning for approximately 2230 hours. As yet transport to and from Butterley has to be confirmed but may well be a preserved Leyland Lynx. The locomotive exhibits include Princess Coronation 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, Princess Royal 46203 Princess Margaret Rose and standard tanks 80080 and 80098. Rolling stock includes Royal Saloon 45000, L & Y Dynamometer Car 45050, L.M.S. Inspection Saloon 6320 and two former Butlins 21" gauge locos, 6201 Princess Elizabeth and 6203 Princess Margaret Rose. The 'Stanier Gallery' houses the collection of artefacts - number plates, name plates, builders’ plates, shed plates. model locomotives, headboards, paintings and prints etc.. Our visit will also include a 'behind the scenes' tour. Please note that not all the exhibits are necessarily on display at any one time e.g., 6233 may be away on mainline tours.
Bookings should be made with Paul Beardsley at 37, Peacock Close, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 1BF. Telephone 0114 248 8613. Email beardspaul@aol.com