60103 KX-YORK 25/2/2016

I'm surprised that they could get a path at 60, would it not be better to go at 75 for familiarisation?

 

I wouldn't read too much into that, there was an ECS move from Carnforth to Tyseley last week timed for 213mph?

 

I doubt DBS crews need familiarising with 75 mph running. It may be a diesel drag though with the A3 in light steam. We'll find out on Tuesday.

 

We wouldn't want FS to arrive covered in flies would we?

 

Was at NRM this afternoon, apparently one of the front axles overheated last week and needed some remedial attention, there was much activity under FS! Best guess for the trip south by staff there was late Wednesday ......

she does look very impressive mind ..

 

If so, I might be able to catch her on both Wednesday and Thursday as both days I'm in York (former for business, latter for pleasure).

 

nice trip out to the coast


http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50655/2016/02/22/advanced

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50656/2016/02/22/advanced

 

apparently cancelled, broken spring

 

Failed FTR exam but there should be time to change it if they burn the midnight oil.

 

The timescales for the Thursday run are all getting a little compressed here.

 

"Roll up roll up, get yer' genuine "Flying Scotsperson" souvenirs 'ere"..................

 

I'll take the beer.

 

You'll need a pint glass for that sir, that'll be a fiver!

I'm not here today and gone tomorrow............

I'll be gone tonight!

 

That lot and a glass for a fiver? Bargain!

 

Might have to stay in the fridge if that spring isn't sorted out.

 

What fridge ?

 

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If thats Rileys girlfriend he probably wont be thinking bout springs lol

 

Bed springs perhaps Henry LOL .