If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

CathEx Windsor to Faversham 26 July

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door Deepgreen, 24 jul 2015.

Pagina 3 van 3
  1. Deepgreen

    Deepgreen Well-Known Member Friend

    Lid geworden:
    30 jul 2010
    Berichten:
    2.123
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.413
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Early retirement! (Ex-Business Improvement, LU).
    Locatie:
    Gomshall, Surrey
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The 47 was pushing quite hard out of Redhill, but the heavy rain made it cold enough for some good exhaust.

    19862780849_71a0f3b6c3_z.jpg
     
    Deepgreen, 27 jul 2015
    #41
  2. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    22 okt 2011
    Berichten:
    4.366
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.823
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    More pictures and info

    http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/train-derailed-after-hitting-cattle-40716/
     
    mrKnowwun, 27 jul 2015
    #42
  3. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    11 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    36.569
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.984
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Locatie:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Not sure why you would want to try to connect a steam charter passing some three hours earlier with that incident?
     
    RalphW, 27 jul 2015
    #43
  4. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    22 okt 2011
    Berichten:
    4.366
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.823
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I don't want to, It probably isn't, but it is possible.
     
    mrKnowwun, 27 jul 2015
    #44
  5. Chris_Sav

    Chris_Sav Member

    Lid geworden:
    15 mrt 2013
    Berichten:
    244
    Leuk Bevonden:
    162
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Out To Pasture
    Locatie:
    Great Mongeham
    Cows were reported ninety minutes previously, so not beyond the realms of possibility that someone left a gate open. An inspection train was sent through at caution but found nothing so normal speeds were resumed.
     
    Chris_Sav, 27 jul 2015
    #45
  6. huochemi

    huochemi Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    6 mei 2008
    Berichten:
    3.054
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.542
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    UK
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The propensity to make visible steam is more due to the humidity of the atmosphere than the temperature. As visitors to China know, you can lose steam effects at very low temperatures in the winter because the atmosphere is bone dry.
     
    huochemi, 27 jul 2015
    #46
  7. alts1985

    alts1985 Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    29 aug 2007
    Berichten:
    1.901
    Leuk Bevonden:
    749
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Store Manager for the Co-operative Group
    Locatie:
    Stevenage
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    alts1985, 27 jul 2015
    #47
  8. Shoddy127

    Shoddy127 Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    1 jun 2005
    Berichten:
    1.905
    Leuk Bevonden:
    330
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Portsmouth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I notice our "man of the moment" hasn't replied to the valid reason as to why the diesel has to be on, funny that......
     
    Shoddy127, 29 jul 2015
    #48
    RalphW vindt dit leuk.
  9. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    9 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    4.801
    Leuk Bevonden:
    349
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Tilehurst, Reading, Berks.
    I hope you are not referring to me? If so keep your opinions to yourself!
    Nothing funny at all, I decide how & when I respond to posts.
    See sad Ralph has to put a "like" on it. I wonder why?
     
    buseng, 30 jul 2015
    #49
  10. 83B

    83B Member

    Lid geworden:
    11 okt 2005
    Berichten:
    314
    Leuk Bevonden:
    121
    I think it a fair point that a diesel is there for shunting moves, even insurance, alhtough I doubt if this is the reason. Everybody from the steam fraternity though, who would travel and I count myself in this, is put off by regular images of the trailing diesel pushing the darned train around. West Coast really could learn a lesson from DB and EWS before them. There is ample footage even back to the 1990's where inspectors make it clear that when a diesel is attached (the VSOE is a classic example), assistance must not be provided and only will be, when requested from the leading engine. This may be significant falling speeds on a gradient or the locomotive in trouble. I know people have a go at Buseng but he is passionate about this subject and he should be allowed to express his views freely. My last trip was the double headed Black 5's in Kent last December. A brilliant day out made all the more enjoyable because, you've guessed it, the diesel which pushed up to Grosvenor Bridge went no further than that.
     
    83B, 30 jul 2015
    #50
Pagina 3 van 3

Deel Deze Pagina