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Torbay Express 2018

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od 1020 Shireman, 13. Siječanj 2018..

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    What? 13 plus a Class 66 - i.e. about 17 coaches? Would like to see the video of that!
     
    Big Al, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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  2. GWR

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    Will try & load video when I return home tomorrow


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    GWR, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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  3. 1020 Shireman

    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    So would I bearing in mind No.9 has stalled there in the past with a normal load.
     
    1020 Shireman, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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    142FE8A6-8E87-4B1C-9F5F-2986E78A39F6.jpeg Norton Fitzwarren this morning after water stop at Taunton.
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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    It wasn't. Around half the load.

    There are very few locos that would be able to pull the equivalent of 17 coaches up goodrington at linespeed. An A4 is not one of them!
     
    Roosterrory, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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    Not my video , the 66 doing all the work at Whiteball and Tiverton Parkway .
     
    GC Met, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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    BOA on the way out and Avoncliff on the return. As expected it was coasting at both places!
     
    pwsw5054, 15. Srpanj 2018.
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  8. 1020 Shireman

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    I know it's a commercial thing and many passengers don't object to how the Torbay Express is run, but what a really sad sight seeing No.9, in it's final year of service on the mainline, being pushed around by a diesel.
     
    1020 Shireman, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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    Fire risk
     
    coalboy, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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  10. 1020 Shireman

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    Think I don't know that? The point is it really is sad to see a great engine reduced to that; a smoke for show machine..
     
    1020 Shireman, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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    I agree. And just as sad is the fact that the moment UoSA escapes from the national network, the DSR crew give it a workout on their line, albeit with a bit of help. But at least people got to hear the loco working. Hopefully there was the opportunity to get the A4 and the King in the same frame for a photo somewhere.
     
    Big Al, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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    Couldn't agree more. I fully accept the fire-risk situation but my opinion is that it is better to run with diesel only in the circumstances. It would be a lot more straightforward, would save wasting coal, water and support crew time. I know it's a commercial thing as you say, but do people really believe they have been on a steam train trip just because there's a steam engine emitting a bit of smoke on the front?
     
    6026 King John, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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  13. 26D_M

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    Quite agree but the received wisdom from those "at the sharp end" is that a show pony is more welcome than no pony. Plus it allows for the moot claim of being "steam hauled" and therefore able to better mitigate any complaints. It's not satisfactory to me but if thats the way businessess choose to manage things in order to prosper the market will ultimately decide.
     
    26D_M, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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    As the hot and dry conditions continue the only way we'll be able to experience steam on the main line is when it's accompanied by a diesel. It's not ideal but I don't fancy a summer without a main line steam fix.

    I went to my local station at Keynsham yesterday to see No.9 pass through. I didn't have a camera, for obvious reasons, and so was able to really appreciate the sight and sound of the loco which was working hard with no apparent assistance from the diesel. I almost shivered as the crew sounded a nice long blast on the chime whistle. Young children were so excited and had big beaming smiles on their faces, us 'older' kids were also very happy.

    As has been mentioned it's not good to have a diesel in the consist but in the present climate, no diesel = no steam. <BJ>
     
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  15. Big Al

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    Worth also remembering that no steam = no hire fee for loco owner = possible cashflow problem.
     
    Big Al, 16. Srpanj 2018.
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  16. 26D_M

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    Good point, might also be the case the promoter is contractually obliged to hire the loco unless there is an outright prohibition on steam usage.
     
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    Lets just have the shed on its own next time then, Keep the teapot on shed next time.
     
    D1796, 18. Srpanj 2018.
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    I'm not sure what you are trying to say, first you seem to be referring to a diesel as a 'shed' and then in the same sentence you refer to a shed meaning, well, a shed where steam and diesel locos are kept in an enclosed building, but where does the tea brewing pot come into this?
     
    RalphW, 18. Srpanj 2018.
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    Your being very obtuse,not exactly the behaviour you would expect from a moderator, your calling me out for having an agenda, Yet following me around with your own,
    Seems a tad strange to me,
     
    D1796, 19. Srpanj 2018.
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    Can we have that in English please ?
     
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