NYMR (Levisham Station) 2011

[Reich Crispies]

Firstly, apologies for the late posting. I have been a bit busy!
The Levisham display, as part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway “Railway in Wartime” event takes place on the 14th-16th October.

This year we’ve gone a little left field…….

Premise: “Operation Vengeance”
Levisham station is converted for the weekend of the 14th-16th October to a continental (French) railway station in the year 1943.

Typically stations of this type would have little or no occupation presence.
The premise of the display is:

German scientists supported by a Luftwaffe unit, protected by elements of the Wehrmacht are setting up an experimental rocket site. This is the precursor to the employment of the famous V-1 (doodlebug) rocket used in the bombardment of Southern Britain.
The employment of the worlds first tactical missile system
The V-1 is so named from the German “Vegeitungswaffe” meaning Vengeance

• A replica Walter 2.3 launch ramp complete with Fiesler Fi103A missile will be set up in the paddock. The replica is fitted with an engine simulator which will be demonstrated hourly.
• Scientists and technicians will work on the missile system and display this to the public
• Due to possible “resistance” activity, a security detachment is on watch at the station for suspicious characters. Regular patrols will be made into the surrounding countryside.
• PK cameramen and a film unit will record the event for propaganda purposes
• The station remains fully operational throughout the exercise.


Trains arrive hourly, allowing repetition of events and activities at each area.

Usual suspects will be attending, and I’m sure you all know who you are by now. If you are wanting to attend, but somehow we haven’t spoken, drop me a PM. Otherwise, call in during the day. We would love to show you round

All allied re-enactors please note, you are very welcome to visit us, but you will be disarmed at the station. This is to preserve the integrity of the display, so please co-operate.

[les hearn]

hi neil as it is a secret site ..would you like the presence of the "box" allongside ya display .....

let me know and i will bring it

[barryG]

Looking forward to this, will be there from the Friday.... any help setting up just ask

[hanser]

Really looking forward to this because I`m the crazy git that is in charge of the gas simulation engine, lots of fire and noise......

[Hoffman Grink]

Really looking forward to this because I`m the crazy git that is in charge of the gas simulation engine, lots of fir and noise......

I will therefore be the sensible git stood behind you with the fire extinguisher.

[hanser]

Really looking forward to this because I`m the crazy git that is in charge of the gas simulation engine, lots of fir and noise......

I will therefore be the sensible git stood behind you with the fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher? f@@k me if that baby blows we`ll both be flying towards London and the blitz begins all over again....

[sparky]

The back end is clad and awaiting the front end now.

Glad the tail end of the hurricane didnt launch her early!!

[Hoffman Grink]

Created a Facebook Event for this
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124122177688026
Follow the build up and chatter.

[Liebstandarte]

Myself, Michelle, "Emil" & Debs will be there Number 1. Some more of KSK might be able to attend... I`m awaiting calls back.
Can`t wait for this one
MFG
Number 2

[Jaws]

Frontline Association FJR9 & DRK attending this one, we are very much looking forward to it!

Regards,

Gary.

[Reich Crispies]

One to tempt the taste buds.
Try humming the "Imperial March" from Star Wars while looking at it. I find it helps!

[nelz]

Well Done Neil !! looks fantastic !!
looking forward to hearing it Roar !! .... or is it BUZZ !!...

[Reich Crispies]

Thanks for all the kind words.
This weekend, finish the wings and nose-cone, some detailing (control rods, access panels and such) and prep for painting. I'm praying for a good day for spray painting on sunday!
All the decals etc will be added at site. Got my top man making the templates (thanks Jock )
Then its a trial fitting to the Walter 2.3 replica ramp, some prop building and waiting for the start of the show. Getting a bit stressed as the show date approaches but, I'm pretty confident we will be ready!

[Liebstandarte]

Excellent work Neil.... Top stuff !
There may be another 2 or 3 from KSK. A mixture of old hares & new recruits !
Does any one have a spare zelt for the new lad or will there be space in your large tent for 1 more ?

[Reich Crispies]

We will shoe horn him in somewhere........