Steam Recreations

PHOTOGRAPHIC CHARTERS TO RECREATE PAST STEAM RAILWAY SCENES FOR YOUR CAMERA

Steam Recreations photographic charters are our original offering. These charters were traditionally offered to accomplished steam photographers and have been operated for over 16 years. However we are now offering charter events to a much wider audience to dispel the myth that they are a "closed shop" and not available to those not already in the know.

Our heritage railways are always keen to explore new ways of raising much needed revenue to keep the lines operating and also to provide their staff and volunteers with the chance to do something a little different. Photo charters give them the chance to showcase restorations of goods wagons and other historic vehicles that are unsuitable for normal public service use.

By joining a Steam Recreations charter you are not only enjoying a day out photographing steam but are contributing towards keeping the heritage line visited running. Have a look at our forthcoming charter events and if you want to book a place either do so on line via our secure "Paypal" on-line payment method or by sending a booking form and cheque in the post together with 2 stamped addressed envelopes. Payment for charters must be made in advance. I look forward to welcoming you onto a Steam Recreations event in the near future.

TERMS & CONDITIONS These photographic charters are private events so as to avoid having “gate crashers” getting a free look in and possibly getting in your way please refer any enquiries to us. Participants must comply with the requests of Steam Recreations and railway officials during the charter in the interests of safety and other participants, not trespass on adjacent property without prior permission and provide and wear a high visibility vest. Steam Recreations its organisers or the host railways cannot be held responsible or liable for any injury, loss of life, loss or damage to equipment however caused through joining this event. Cancellations cannot be accepted under any circumstances less than two weeks before the charter is due to run. If you need to cancel prior to this for any reason please contact us.

CALBOURNE RETURNS (Day 2 only)

Tuesday, 16th November 2010

ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

FULLY BOOKED

Another much awaited return to traffic is the sole surviving 02 0-4-4T No. 24 Calbourne on its native Isle of Wight. The loco has been (or rather will be very soon!) returned to traffic in lined BR Black livery with the correct profile coal bunker etc. to recreate that period in its life. We will match the engine with the railways rake of Green Bogie coaches which will look simply magnificent. There are no services on either of these two dates so we will have sole line occupancy throughout each day. Full joining instructions and times etc. will be given nearer the time.

This charter booking option is for DAY 2 ONLY. Cost for this charter will be £44.00 per head.

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CALBOURNE RETURNS

Monday, 15th November 2010

ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

FULLY BOOKED

MONDAY 15TH & TUESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2010

Another much awaited return to traffic is the sole surviving 02 0-4-4T No. 24 Calbourne on its native Isle of Wight. The loco has been (or rather will be very soon!) returned to traffic in lined BR Black livery with the correct profile coal bunker etc. to recreate that period in its life. We will match the engine with the railways rake of Green Bogie coaches which will look simply magnificent. There are no public services on either of these two dates so we will have sole line occupancy throughout each day. Full joining instructions and times etc. will be given nearer the time.

This charter booking option is for BOTH DAYS. Cost for this charter will be £88.00 per head.

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CALBOURNE RETURNS (Day 1 only)

Monday, 15th November 2010

ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

FULLY BOOKED

Another much awaited return to traffic is the sole surviving 02 0-4-4T No. 24 Calbourne on its native Isle of Wight. The loco has been (or rather will be very soon!) returned to traffic in lined BR Black livery with the correct profile coal bunker etc. to recreate that period in its life. We will match the engine with the railways rake of Green Bogie coaches which will look simply magnificent. There are no services on either of these two dates so we will have sole line occupancy throughout each day. Full joining instructions and times etc. will be given nearer the time.

This charter booking option is for DAY 1 ONLY. Cost for this charter will be £44.00 per head.

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CORNISH GREYHOUND (Day 2 only)

Friday, 8th October 2010

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

FULLY BOOKED

FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2010

The first opportunity to see the much desired T9 4-4-0 back in Cornwall and in BR lined Black livery. The engine will be matched with a 3 coach set of red/cream stock plus a Southern van. We will have full occupation of the line throughout the day starting at 08.30 hrs from Bodmin General station.

If sufficient support is forthcoming I will arrange for at least one of the Beattie Well tanks to be positioned (static with rags in smokebox) alongside the T9 for some shots at Bodmin General.

This charter booking option is for DAY 2 ONLY. Cost for this charter will be £48.00 per head.

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CORNISH GREYHOUND

Thursday, 7th October 2010

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

FULLY BOOKED

THURSDAY 7TH & FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2010

The first opportunity to see the much desired T9 4-4-0 back in Cornwall and in BR lined Black livery. The engine will be matched with a 3 coach set of red/cream stock plus a Southern van. We will have full occupation of the line throughout the day starting at 08.30 hrs from Bodmin General station.

If sufficient support is forthcoming I will arrange for at least one of the Beattie Well tanks to be positioned (static with rags in smokebox) alongside the T9 for some shots at Bodmin General.

This charter booking option is for BOTH DAYS. Cost for this charter will be £96.00 per head.

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CORNISH GREYHOUND (Day 1 only)

Thursday, 7th October 2010

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

FULLY BOOKED

THURSDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2010

The first opportunity to see the much desired T9 4-4-0 back in Cornwall and in BR lined Black livery. The engine will be matched with a 3 coach set of red/cream stock plus a Southern van. We will have full occupation of the line throughout the day starting at 08.30 hrs from Bodmin General station.

If sufficient support is forthcoming I will arrange for at least one of the Beattie Well tanks to be positioned (static with rags in smokebox) alongside the T9 for some shots at Bodmin General.

This charter booking option is for DAY 1 ONLY. Cost for this charter will be £48.00 per head.

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DEVON 'DOG ON GOODS

Tuesday, 7th September 2010

SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY

DAY 2 ONLY OPTION - FULLY BOOKED

At last I can reveal that my “rather special” charter offering for early September is a rare chance to photograph the BR Black Dukedog

4-4-0 No. 9017 on the South Devon Railway.

The engine is visiting the line for the Heritage Transport gala on 11th/12th September where it will work with another BR liveried Cambrian “partner” Collett 0-6-0 No. 3205, which is planned to be on the service trains on the dates of a our photographic charters.

The charters themselves will operate from Buckfastleigh station starting at 07.30 hrs and run until 10.45 hrs when service trains commence. We will then have the opportunity to run in between service trains during the day if the weather conditions make this worthwhile. We will commence running again at approx 16.15 hrs with full line occupation available until sunset.

On Tuesday (day 2) we shall run with a short BR liveried goods train.

It is expected that the engine will face Ashburton in order to be able to double-head with 3205 during the gala, although this is not yet confirmed. There are good photo opportunities with engines facing either way on the SDR.

This booking option is for DAY 2 ONLY - Cost for this charter will be £48.00 per head.

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DEVON 'DOG

Monday, 6th September 2010

SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY

TWO DAY OPTION - FULLY BOOKED

At last I can reveal that my “rather special” charter offering for early September is a rare chance to photograph the BR Black Dukedog

4-4-0 No. 9017 on the South Devon Railway.

The engine is visiting the line for the Heritage Transport gala on 11th/12th September where it will work with another BR liveried Cambrian “partner” Collett 0-6-0 No. 3205, which is planned to be on the service trains on the dates of a our photographic charters.

The charters themselves will operate from Buckfastleigh station starting at 07.30 hrs and run until 10.45 hrs when service trains commence. We will then have the opportunity to run in between service trains during the day if the weather conditions make this worthwhile. We will commence running again at approx 16.15 hrs with full line occupation available until sunset.

On Monday (day 1) we shall run with the two Collett coaches in BR red/cream livery plus the red/cream Collett full brake and another goods van. Tuesday (day 2) will be with a short mixed goods of BR liveried wagons. It is expected that the engine will face Ashburton in order to be able to double-head with 3205 during the gala, although this is not yet confirmed. There are good photo opportunities with engines facing either way on the SDR.

This booking option is for BOTH DAYS - Cost for this charter will be £95.00 per head.

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DEVON 'DOG LOCAL

Monday, 6th September 2010

SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY

DAY 1 ONLY OPTION - FULLY BOOKED

At last I can reveal that my “rather special” charter offering for early September is a rare chance to photograph the BR Black Dukedog

4-4-0 No. 9017 on the South Devon Railway.

The engine is visiting the line for the Heritage Transport gala on 11th/12th September where it will work with another BR liveried Cambrian “partner” Collett 0-6-0 No. 3205, which is planned to be on the service trains on the dates of a our photographic charters.

The charters themselves will operate from Buckfastleigh station starting at 07.30 hrs and run until 10.45 hrs when service trains commence. We will then have the opportunity to run in between service trains during the day if the weather conditions make this worthwhile. We will commence running again at approx 16.15 hrs with full line occupation available until sunset.

On Monday (day 1) we shall run with the two Collett coaches in BR red/cream livery plus the red/cream Collett full brake and another goods van.

It is expected that the engine will face Ashburton in order to be able to double-head with 3205 during the gala, although this is not yet confirmed. There are good photo opportunities with engines facing either way on the SDR.

This booking option is for DAY 1 ONLY - Cost for this charter will be £48.00 per head.

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