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Johnb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
I think everyone involved got their medal when it returned to the Lane after its loaded test run, passed for another seven years on the main line.
May 3, 2024 at 8:20 AM -
Johnb liked Wayne's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
Nearly right! Dave Proctor was driving Victoria to Salisbury, with Andy Denton firing. I took over from Dave at Salisbury who then stayed on as fireman to Bath. Jim Clarke took over firing duties from Dave at Bath, which he did until Woking. I...
May 2, 2024 at 9:51 PM -
Johnb liked 46203's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
[ATTACH] Today's Fellsman is pictured with the return working at Scotby, 1st May 2024, a memorable date as this was the S&C's 148th birthday. The recent tree felling has opened up a view of the former station building which is identified by the...
May 1, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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Johnb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
I drove up from Salisbury along the M3 not far from there, it was like a monsoon all the way, he deserves a medal for being out there
May 1, 2024 at 1:06 PM -
Johnb liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
My take on the return of Clan Line on Saturday- compared with a photo I took of 35029 on the up Bournemouth Belle on 2 September 1962. Both taken from the same Pirbright bridge that I took 35028 on the way down to the Mid Hants gala on Saturday....
May 1, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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Johnb replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24.
Unless it’s required for operational reasons Bahamas rarely runs with a diesel, it took last year’s Atlantic Coast Express over Honiton and Upton Scudamore with no problem.
Apr 30, 2024 at 10:40 AM
