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Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25

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  1. 30567

    30567 Part of the furniture Friend

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    That looks very tricky without affecting the scheduled trains. Could they possibly cross with the empty Paddington train at Malvern Wells? I think my money would be on via Chepstow if the culvert isn't fixed.
     
    30567, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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    35028 is seen passing Shalford Junction this morning, looking immaculate as always, hope everyone has a cracking week, if on the train or following it around the country

    all the best
    Matt :)


     
    evilswans, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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    I would agree. Chepstow has my bet too. But you never know.
     
    2857Harry, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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    Through Woking. 20250426_094606~3.jpg
     
    simon, Apr 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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    Just noticed on RTT that timings for Monday from Hereford to Chester and Chester to Lancaster have now disappeared off system
     
    Bodorganboy, Apr 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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    Lovely run to Salisbury. The MN chattered away nicely (and evenly!) up front. The speed restriction through Petersfield meant that Clan Line needed to dig in up to the tunnel. Over the top at 32 from 24 through the station. Not bad for 470 tons. Bob Baines at the controls.
     
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    This is an absolute rough piece of working out but looks like there is a possible path about 1215, cross the incoming WMR service at Shelwick and over the Malverns. But that’s very much a rough pen and paper piece of working and I haven’t looked north of Kidder
     
    2857Harry, Apr 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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    Probably due to the problems between Hereford and Shrewsbury, plan B.
     
    RalphW, Apr 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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    A great spin on to Bristol. Plenty of chatter and some speedy stuff after Bath. All of it without help.
     
    Big Al, Apr 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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    Here's my footage of Clan Line roaring and speeding through Hampshire and Wiltshire with the Great Britain XVII. I filmed Clan Line at Lockerley and Bapton. I hope you enjoy it.
     
    AlexGWR1994, Apr 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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    Just talking to GWR staff at Bath; they confirm the cause of the lineside fire (at Twerton west of Bath) was the passage of the special train.

    I’ve just seen the Bristol- Weymouth train; an hour late from Bath, after waiting for the line to reopen. Meanwhile my train held for over 30 minutes at Westbury behind 3 others trains, as the emergency services attended the fire.
     
    Devonbelle, Apr 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    Clan Line seen at Witley, Netley and Bapton:
     
    TheModster, Apr 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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    35028 Clan Line Seen Opening the 2025 Great Britain at Shalford Jn, Witley, Petersfield, Netley and Bapton
     
    DanielsTrains, Apr 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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    It appears with hindsight that perhaps there should have been a little helper.
     
    RalphW, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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    The Great Britain XVII, 35028 Clan Line, 26th April 2025.
    Filmed at Romsey

     
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    D1002, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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    2857Harry, Apr 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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    35028 Clan Line sets off from London with “The Great Britian XVII” on day 1 to Bristol, seen at Witley, Netley & Bapton

    This is probably the only time I’ll see this years GB other than a glimpse of Tornado coming onto NVR after day 8
     
    TH Railway Videos, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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    A really lovely exhaust beat from the first sequence. Thanks for posting it.

    Bryan
     
    The Gricing Owl, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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    Not what was wanted on Day One. Fingers crossed that only leads to the the rear end diesel giving help when needed from today, and keeping steam operational to some extent at the front.

    Bryan
     
    The Gricing Owl, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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    Cockett unassisted even though we were late because of an onboard emergency.

    The clue to being unassisted is that you wouldn't go over the top at 6 mph otherwise, I don't think.
     
    Big Al, Apr 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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