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‘LES ROSS’S DAY TRIPPER – SATURDAY 1 MARCH 2008
A very special
train, as it is the first one to be hauled by privately owned Class
86 electric number 86259 (originally E3137) since restoration to
main line running order following withdrawal by Virgin West Coast.
Now in its original electric blue livery which it wore when built in
1966, the locomotive is owned by BBC West Midlands presenter Les
Ross, who actually named the locomotive at Birmingham International
station 2002. The locomotive was a regular visitor to Liverpool Lime
Street from 1966 until displaced by more modern electric trains.
The ‘60’s’ feel to the train is completed by Class 47 diesel
47773 in two tone green livery (originally D1755 and subsequently
named ‘The Queen Mother’) being attached to the rear of the train.
As the entire train has to be turned after arrival at Liverpool to
allow 86259 to haul the train back to Birmingham, we are offering
railway enthusiasts in the North West a chance to travel behind both
locomotives on ‘The Turning Movement’.
Fares are just £25
standard class and £39 1st class (table for 2 an additional £15).
47773 : Liverpool (depart 11.44) - Newton-le-Willows – Golborne Jn-
Wigan – Preston.
86259 : Preston – Warrington – Crewe
47773 : Crewe – Weaver Jn – Liverpool (arrive 14.59)
Seats are individually reserved.
Bookings:- VINTAGE TRAINS LTD, 670 WARWICK ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM
B11 2HL
TEL:- 0121 708 4960 (Monday
to Friday 09.30am to 4.30pm) or pay on the train on
the day.
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Brass band required for hit musical
HELLO, Dolly!,
the biggest show stopping musical of all time, is searching for a
brass band to appear in the show during its run at The Lowry in
Salford. Starring Anita Dobson and Darren Day with a West End
company of over 40, including live orchestra, this spectacular
production will be at The Lowry from Tue 4 March for one week only.
Hello, Dolly! is packed full of memorable songs and scenes and the
lucky band will feature in the parade scene at the end of Act I. The
band will be required to play while walking through the auditorium,
helping to recreate the excitement and atmosphere of a genuine New
York parade.
The chosen brass band will be needed to appear at all performances,
including matinees, during the show’s stay at the theatre. The band
will be supplied with the music several weeks prior to the show in
order to practise and must be available for rehearsal at the theatre
before the show opens to the general public. If you are a
member of a local brass band and would like the opportunity to
appear in this sensational show, please
email by Friday 29 February 2008.
Hello, Dolly!, features a star studded West End cast including Anita
Dobson as the irresistible Dolly Levi, Darren Day as loveable
Cornelius Hackl, David McAlister as the ‘unmarried
half-a-millionaire’ Horace Vandergelder and Louise English as
sophisticated hat shop owner Mrs Irene Molloy. Winner of 10 Tony
Awards including Best Musical, Hello, Dolly! is full of memorable
songs including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back,
Before the Parade Passes By, Hello, Dolly!, It Only Takes a Moment
and So Long, Dearie.
Hello, Dolly!
Tuesday 4 March 2008 to Saturday 8 March 2008
The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
Times:- Evenings 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm/ Tickets:- £15 - £28.50,
Concessions
£2 off.
Box office:- 0870 787 5793 or
www.thelowry.com. |
