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Buxton Spa Express - Feb 2017

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  1. charterboy

    charterboy New Member

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    Indeed, quite agree Al

    It misses out some interesting track that was included which i was also booked on

    Be interesting whether anyone takes up the £20 off given you could have got £30 off last week!!!!

    Hardly encourages you to book early with these various discounts which can't instill confidence in the market
     
    charterboy, 20 Februar 2017
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  2. Dobbs0054

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    With a 06.25 start from Preston it's not too great from the North. BUT it is running. It is pure steam. Happy days!
     
    Dobbs0054, 20 Februar 2017
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    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I believe the March 5th 'Tin Bath' has been cancelled.
     
    46223, 21 Februar 2017
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    So the Buxton Tin Bath it is then. One out of three is better than 0 out of 3 but you do have to ask whether tour operators think carefully enough about how they plan what they do. That said the Tin Bath may have had a pathing/loco availability problem.
     
    Big Al, 21 Februar 2017
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  5. mattspencer

    mattspencer Well-Known Member

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    Don't think it was a pathing issue as there were already times showing in RTT
     
    mattspencer, 21 Februar 2017
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  6. Dobbs0054

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    Ovaltine and Chocolate Digestives and early to bed tonight in preparation for Stupid O'clock tomorrow. Oilskins at the ready for three hours in Buxton with typical Peak District winter weather. Spoonies could be a refuge.... Here's to a good day for all.
     
    Dobbs0054, 24 Februar 2017
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  7. 1020 Shireman

    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    Load 10 so should have been a noisy climb of Miles Platting. No clips up yet.
     
    1020 Shireman, 25 Februar 2017
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  8. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Stonking run up Miles Platting, local residents well and truly awakened ! Video to follow soon.
     
    LMarsh1987, 25 Februar 2017
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  9. GBoreham

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    Footage of 76084 & 45690 powering past a wet and windy New Mills South Junction earlier.

     
    GBoreham, 25 Februar 2017
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  10. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    The highlight of the tour was the no doubt the debut of 76084, but this was overshadowed by a volcanic Jubilee display up Miles Platting ! One of the highlights of the year for me so far. I would of liked to have chased the tour further, but poor weather ended that hope as can be seen in the video ! Hope you enjoy =:)

     
    LMarsh1987, 25 Februar 2017
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  11. Dobbs0054

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    All in our coach really appreciated this. Thanks for posting.
     
    Dobbs0054, 25 Februar 2017
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  12. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    It looks as though the Buxton Tin Bath is coming to a satisfactory conclusion after an uneventful day. Hardly the weather to visit Buxton but I'm certain that the local traders appreciated the potential extra business and the owners of 76084 will have also appreciated the revenue.

    Is it just worth pausing to ask a question? Which other TOC would be able to provide two steam crews to handle a double-header? And more to the point, has anyone also thought of the fact that it's probably a while since anyone from WCRC has driven a Standard 4?

    Sometimes the obvious factors that might prevent a steam charter from running are the things that people either miss or take for granted. So well done to WCRC for delivering today. Please do the same again on March 18th to Whitby.
     
    Big Al, 25 Februar 2017
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    LMS 5XP No.45690 'Leander' climbing Miles Platting on a damp, cold morning hauling 'The Buxton Spa Express' on the 25th February 2017.

    Video Available Here
     
    steamingyorkshire, 25 Februar 2017
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    Well said Al credit where it due
     
    henrywinskill, 25 Februar 2017
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    Crackin Simon I was beginning to think that zooming out and 1 camera was a thing of the past on here thank god for you and L Marsh
     
    henrywinskill, 25 Februar 2017
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  16. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Do we know why the pilot loco didn't come on until after the ascent of Miles Platting?
     
    MellishR, 25 Februar 2017
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  17. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Special request by @LMarsh1987 so he could get that superb video clip?
     
    Big Al, 25 Februar 2017
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    45581 Part of the furniture

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    I suspect it was more than just two steam crews today judging by the length of day involved
     
    45581, 25 Februar 2017
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  19. meltonnorth

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    DB Do not offer double headed steam its not in their safety case I know I tried
     
    meltonnorth, 25 Februar 2017
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    Terrific footage and a tremendous charter by all accounts. More of the same please.
    The ascent of Platting bank emphasising the match of loco size and load to perfection.
     
    26D_M, 25 Februar 2017
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