Belmond British Pullman. 23 Sept 2015 Tornado 60163

Let's hope for some Berkshire sunshine tomorrow.

 

This could be the timings for the diesel returning to Stewarts Lane. As of 08:30 the timings had not been activated by RTT.
It is chilly outside this morning. Possibly a diesel at the back for ETH? <BJ>
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H40463/2015/09/23/advanced

 

Not left Victoria yet ???? Or is RTT a bit late ???

 

Running more or less on time at Staines

 

6 late at Ascot with diesel on the back but safe in the knowledge that, as always with DBS, it won't be doing anything. Beautiful Surrey weather today.

 

Virgina Water in the Sun.

 

Filmed at Freshford:

 

Tornado must be speeding along at quite a pace this evening. According to RTT it managed to run the 11 miles from Bristol to Bath in 6.5mins. It also managed to pass Keynsham (5 miles) in minus 90 seconds. I think not. <BJ>
Bristol Temple Meads 1655 (16L)
Keynsham pass 1653½ (6L)
Bath Spa arr 1701½ (5.5 L)

 

where do I find the RTT times for this trip? Can anyone help?

 

Here they are. <BJ>
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53012/2015/09/23/advanced
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U ... 3/advanced

 

Get 'realtime trains' page. Top left 'location' key in Newbury ( due there soon ) top right...submit see entry after 1816 from Temple meads and mouse on the blue running code 150b....hey presto

 

A1ST tweeted earlier 64mph over Savernake with 640 tons behind the tender. Pretty impressive!

 

Tornado arrives in Bristol.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/albums/72157658939774476

 

Steam turbo and tender axle driven alternators for loco systems - a long way short of ETH requirements though

 

Especially as we KNOW that the diesel isn't pushing. WOW! What absolutely brutal power. Surely it's time for WCR to mend their differences and start to use this magnificent locomotive which is largely underused these days?

 

A couple of shots from me at Crofton and the site of the former Savernake Low Level Station.

 

Tornado really is a superb machine. It runs like a sewing machine. <BJ>

 

Just rolled into Victoria slightly early.