ELR Diesel Gala 4th March & becoming a member of the ELR

[BowlerL33]

Hello, having enjoyed yet another ELR day out on Sunday, may i ask is it worthy becoming a member as well? & can you sign up on the day?

Ive enjoyed several galas/event out there since 2009 (after re-ignighting my train hobby) & have found the place to be most welcoming. Anyway ive put some photos on the gallery. Hope you enjoy them & thanks for any info

[DSY011]

Hello Bowler and welcome to the Railway Forum. It is always worth joining a preserved railway and the ELR is as good as all of the others. You found it welcoming and seem to like it so join it. You will get much more out of it as a member.

[Silver Fox Phil]

I am sure they would welcome you with open arms on the ELR. I went for my first visit for the January Steam Gala and found them a very friendly bunch and I liked the railway. They have a good set up for sure.
I am a member of the GCR and find that very good to know I am at least contributing a little to the very costly running of any heritage site. That is my local one and easy to get too.
Anyway enjoy and all the best
Regards
Phil

[Ian White]

Go for it as far as i know most Railway's will let you join on the day,most have membership forms at the booking halls and offices,but i always find that the more you put into it the more you'll get out of it

The ELR is great and i think i would join as they have a few BR diesels but i live a fair way away so would i get what i want out of it sadly i dont think i would

I look forward to your post's about it

All the best,Ian

[JEB-245584/2]

Hi Bowler and welcome to the forum, yes you can fill in a membership application on the day and your membership will be sent on to you, you could also send in an application form, I think I should have a spare one if you wat it.

Cheers John

[John H-T]

Welcome to the Forum Bowler. I see you live in Derby so you have the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway right on your doorstep! A very friendly setup.

Diesel Gala March 17th-18th.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

[BowlerL33]

Originally Posted by Silver Fox Phil

I am sure they would welcome you with open arms on the ELR. I went for my first visit for the January Steam Gala and found them a very friendly bunch and I liked the railway. They have a good set up for sure.
I am a member of the GCR and find that very good to know I am at least contributing a little to the very costly running of any heritage site. That is my local one and easy to get too.
Anyway enjoy and all the best
Regards
Phil

Thanks again! yes ive been to the GCR on a few occasions recently & am keen to join their set up as well. There are so many needy causes both Railway & Stock i wish i could win the Euro Lottery this Friday Phil!

Cheers Lee

[BowlerL33]

Originally Posted by John H-T

Welcome to the Forum Bowler. I see you live in Derby so you have the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway right on your doorstep! A very friendly setup.

Diesel Gala March 17th-18th.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Hello, & thanks I have every intention to visit your place on this weekend! Noticed on your blog that a fellow Crown Green Bowler that i know has been painting your new Buffet Car!? Looking forward to it!

Lee

[BowlerL33]

Originally Posted by JEB-245584/2

Hi Bowler and welcome to the forum, yes you can fill in a membership application on the day and your membership will be sent on to you, you could also send in an application form, I think I should have a spare one if you wat it.

Cheers John

Thanks! Im coming to the DMU day on the 17th, so i'll fill one out then.

Cheers! ps ta for all the info guys
Lee