Nov 14th: Rail Carriage Sydney to Thirlmere for a pub lunch

[nlagalle]

Was checking the CC statement for other reasons and couldn't help but notice a line item identifying a refund from Jetstar for my original fare. 1 week after requesting the refund, on a non-refundable fare no less!

V impressed!!

My refund arrived the other day too! Very impressed! Although I would have preferred the original flight! as it stands I will have to do a F Lounge run once I get WP in less than a month!

 

[nlagalle]

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The timetable is confirmed, we are running over track maintained by two different owners, RailCorp for the metro section and ARTC for the country section, hence two sets of timetables.

There are no ticket barriers at the departure platform itself, simply wander along the train and find BAM1748 written on the side of the car, most likely the third from the front. It will be 'cosy' with the number of people coming which as I said did surprise me a bit, but with some volunteers willing to loiter around the bar we'll have room for everyone.

Now all I have to do is go change a sticking toilet flush valve :mrgreen:, replace a twirly ventilator that disappeared mid trip :shock: and put some beers onboard .

Matt

BAM1748, My daughter is super excited about this trip (OK I am too! who doesn't love a steam train ride!), so again thank you for organising this.

 

[dot]

Hi BAM1748, thanks very much for your generous offer . I hope there is still room for two more! With a little convincing from Nagalle and a coming together of a favourable travel schedule (which is usually very unpredictable) I would like to join the train ride. I've organised to get to SYD in anticipation.

Here's the updated list:

Will be coming: 21
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP

Most probably be coming: 10½

maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 7/8½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.
coolumbla +/- 1 depending on if work actually figure out if i'll be in SFO that weekend (last on board, will be first off if there are too many)

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK
Medhead
tuapekastar

 

[UP4014]

Dot, if you turn up we'll fit you in! (lucky there is a long corridor for the plane spotters to stand around clutching their beer in while discussing the best fix for a Trent 900)

To save scrolling back through the thread, here is the train we'll be attached to:
Sunday, November 14, 2010 - THIRLMERE FLYER™ — SANTA'S STEAM TRAIN

I'm off the computer Friday and Saturday if you have a question you need to ask it Thursday, I might check here if I get a chance but don't count on it.

If you find yourself running up the platform at departure time just get on the train and if anyone asks where you are supposed to be tell them with Matt up in BAM1748 (like at the airport, there is always someone stepping onto the platform as the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag).

Matt

 

[serfty]

I have a feeling MunitialP won't be coming due to this post: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....selection-why-cant-easy-26451.html#post374941

That's 20 Confirmed with the other numbes ...

 

[ColinP]

I have a feeling MunitialP won't be coming due to this post: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....selection-why-cant-easy-26451.html#post374941

That's 20 Confirmed with the other numbes ...

He said he wouldn't be able to attend on this thread @ #157

In fact, it has got worse - Hanoi was delayed by 2 weeks, now Im away during the event, not even a slim possibility of getting there... have fun all

munitalP

 

[maggies1]

My definitely coming must have got lost some where. Please change me to 2 coming.
Please PM me if you are bringing a child so I know how many cup cakes to bring.
Maggies1

 

[nlagalle]

My definitely coming must have got lost some where. Please change me to 2 coming.
Please PM me if you are bringing a child so I know how many cup cakes to bring.
Maggies1

Aren't us big kids allowed cupcakes too??

 

[maggies1]

yes of course you are. will have to get a catering pack from Woolies on Saturday.
maggies1

 

[Homer]

Unfortunately I need to pull out. Marge has just advised me of Lisa’s end of year ballet concert on Sunday which will overlap this. Doh!

Here’s the most recently published list from this thread with my details (and count) removed:

Will be coming: 21
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP

Most probably be coming: 7

maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 7/8½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.
coolumbla +/- 1 depending on if work actually figure out if i'll be in SFO that weekend (last on board, will be first off if there are too many)

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK
Medhead
tuapekastar

 

[nlagalle]

Slightly amended as MunitalP is not coming and maggies1 is

Will be coming: 21

mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie 
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS

Most probably be coming: 5

ejb - Sydney WP
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 7/8½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.
coolumbla +/- 1 depending on if work actually figure out if i'll be in SFO that weekend (last on board, will be first off if there are too many)

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

munitalP
straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l 
samh004
Bundy Bear 
JohnK
Medhead
tuapekastar

 

[SFSC]

Mrs SFSC can't come so "will be coming" drops to 20 so I'll update this bit:

mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC  Lake Macquarie 
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS

 

[maggies1]

It will be hot and sunny for our trip on Sunday. Expected to be 28 in the city and 35+ out west. bring water and hats folks.
maggies1

 

[Leumas]

Sorry, work has been crazy busy lately, and the project is going live on the night of the 13th, so I'm likely to be in bed sleeping on the 14th.

As much as I'd love to make it, I don't think I can...

Thanks for the offer though.

P.S. Thanks, bne99 for remaining me about this thread, I've forgotten about it...

 

[Ewing]

So fess up, who got SEQ1?

Not me, I haven't checked in for QF883 yet - I'm going to use NGCI for the first time

 

[Bundy Bear]

Sorry, work has been crazy busy lately, and the project is going live on the night of the 13th, so I'm likely to be in bed sleeping on the 14th.

As much as I'd love to make it, I don't think I can...

Thanks for the offer though.

P.S. Thanks, bne99 for remaining me about this thread, I've forgotten about it...

bne99 who is this person, some people need prompting


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[JohnK]

....some people need prompting

And some people forget.... I believe Jetlagged is also not turning up. Posted in the dinner thread.

Sorry guys - dinner and train trip will have to give way to work and business dinner: would have been great - and don't have the better excuse of being O/S!

Alas!

Will be coming = 19 (including children)

mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC Lake Macquarie
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS

 

[mhen]

So disappointed - been sick all week and just don't think I can manage to get there tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great trip.

List is now 17

Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC Lake Macquarie
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP
maggies1 +1 Sydney

 

[YQY]

Another scratching - miss YQY is not well. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

List is now 15

Hvr
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC Lake Macquarie
Ewing (Shaun) - Canberra - WP
notzac - Melbourne WP
drewbles - Melbourne WP
Dot + Master mini Dot WP
maggies1 +1 Sydney

 

[steptoe]

Many thanks to Matt and Sally for their venue provision (the train carriage) and their generous hospitality today. Further thanks to the AFF members who attended and made it a great day. My first AFF get together and certainly will not be my last.

Neal