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 Ashford Int > Salisbury 12th December

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mrKnowwun, Dec 11, 2015.

Page 1 of 2
  1. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Slated to be run by Mayflower, no times on RTT, the Steam Dreams web site is down, but some outline times on OTT

    http://www.opentraintimes.com/schedule/U63963/2015-12-12
     
    mrKnowwun, Dec 11, 2015
    #1
  2. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2011
    Messages:
    1,212
    Likes Received:
    1,268
    Occupation:
    Insurance
    Location:
    Good Old Sussex by the Sea
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    A1X, Dec 11, 2015
    #2
  3. gricerdon

    gricerdon Guest

    Its for a DL to take over. There still seems to be a problem with RTT picking up WCR times though OTT is OK
     
    gricerdon, Dec 11, 2015
    #3
  4. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    AE = Stops to attach/detach assisting locomotive.
     
    mrKnowwun, Dec 11, 2015
    #4
  5. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2005
    Messages:
    5,625
    Likes Received:
    3,613
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired Rolls-Royce engineer
    Location:
    Bath Green Park / Mangotsfield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    free2grice, Dec 11, 2015
    #5
  6. john34077

    john34077 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2011
    Messages:
    184
    Likes Received:
    105
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    St Neots
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Mayflower failed FTR, now diesel.
     
    john34077, Dec 11, 2015
    #6
  7. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2011
    Messages:
    9,847
    Likes Received:
    7,548
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Enfield
    D1002, Dec 11, 2015
    #7
  8. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Cracked axle box? lengthy job? wheel drop needed? Black fives coming down to rescue the rest of the season?

    Well I suppose thats saved me an early start, and a soaking ( the weather promises to be crap) and I have the BBP to fall back on.
     
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2015
    mrKnowwun, Dec 11, 2015
    #8
    Tony172 likes this.
  9. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2013
    Messages:
    2,972
    Likes Received:
    3,916
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    TBC
    Location:
    Birmingham & Arley
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    "As no steam traction will be possible, the trip will be hauled by a vintage diesel" Talk about sugar coating the use of a 47 ! How long have they been classed as Vintage ?
     
    LMarsh1987, Dec 11, 2015
    #9
  10. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Well its older than the motive power heading tomorrows BBP.

    Edit, in fact it will be older than the combined age of the motive power up front and on the back of tomorrows BBP.
     
    mrKnowwun, Dec 11, 2015
    #10
  11. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2005
    Messages:
    5,625
    Likes Received:
    3,613
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired Rolls-Royce engineer
    Location:
    Bath Green Park / Mangotsfield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The 47s have provided a helpful service this week.

    Tangmere failed at Bristol last Saturday and Mayflower is a non starter today.

    Roll on 2016. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, Dec 12, 2015
    #11
  12. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    Messages:
    6,781
    Likes Received:
    2,614
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Design Draughtsman
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Depends if they have a spare one knocking around. Or can they do a weld repair on an axlebox?
    SD must be biting their nails as 61306 was the motive power for the rest of their 2015 programme.
    Calling Riley International Rescue.......Calling Riley International Rescue.......
     
    green five, Dec 12, 2015
    #12
    steamvideosnet likes this.
  13. western nobleman

    western nobleman Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2013
    Messages:
    352
    Likes Received:
    1,027
    Location:
    Ex-member due to inflamnatory posts by Mr Knowun
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Since they became old hat.
     
    western nobleman, Dec 12, 2015
    #13
  14. gricerdon

    gricerdon Guest

    Indeed yes and very fine long lived engines they are. I timed many very good runs with them in the 1970s and 80s including one on the WR where we kept the HST schedule to Cardiff with no less than six separate 100 mph max plus 104 mph run on the MML and no less than 107 mph on the SR. Dosent change my view though that they should not be involved with steam specials. If back up is required send the 47 behind the steam spl provided a path is available. This was done at some stage back in the 1990s if my memory is correct
     
    gricerdon, Dec 12, 2015
    #14
  15. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2005
    Messages:
    4,043
    Likes Received:
    212
    One of the Riley 5's is now on the NYMR for the Christmas season, so presumably 45407 is available unless undergoing any winter maintenance.
    I bet Ian will have work for 45212 when the overhaul is complete.

    46118
     
    46118, Dec 12, 2015
    #15
    YorkyLad likes this.
  16. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2007
    Messages:
    2,947
    Likes Received:
    2,524
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Researcher/writer and composer of classical music
    Location:
    Between LBSCR 221 and LBSCR 227
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Tangmere could step in for 61306, but as it has been a bit frail recently, some sort of backup wouldn't be a bad idea if something can be found at short notice. 45407 stands out as the obvious engine if it is still available and Ian Riley is willing.
     
    John Petley, Dec 12, 2015
    #16
  17. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    And that turned into a disaster that will remain on the cutting room floor.
     
    mrKnowwun, Dec 12, 2015
    #17
  18. guycarr360

    guycarr360 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    4,834
    Likes Received:
    3,158
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chester le Street County Durham
    Meanwhile a perfectly serviceable A1, with all the reliability in the world, lies idle, due to some ones intransigence.....

    bet they wish they had her at there disposal, however you put all your eggs in one basket and all that.....
     
    guycarr360, Dec 12, 2015
    #18
    green five, steam man and Swiss Toni like this.
  19. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    Messages:
    6,781
    Likes Received:
    2,614
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Design Draughtsman
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Totally agree. It does seem rather ridiculous that the very reliable A1 sits cold as a fairly big programme of steam tours face cancellation or diesel haulage due to other loco's dropping like flies.
     
    green five, Dec 12, 2015
    #19
  20. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2014
    Messages:
    15,538
    Likes Received:
    18,385
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired, best job I've ever had
    Location:
    Buckinghamshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    All down to WCRC who turned down the opportunity to work with the A1
     
    Johnb, Dec 12, 2015
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page