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Flying Scotsman

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 73129, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    On revisiting last evening (as for some strange reason it popped up as a suggested post on my Facebook feed again?) the Facebook link that I posted before, on expanding it there do seem to be some interesting remarks regarding what is (or is not) going on with said loco and its operation.
     
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    I'm beginning to think that the tendering out to Northern Steam will prove to have been a mistake, because they are unproven in the steam operations, and with no mainline operations experience,
     
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    No you're not, you thought that in March. See post 8879.
     
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    Well, If I thought that back in March, then, as the engine has only worked on preserved lines, and done one run behind the pullman's, on a positioning move, looks like I might be right? the only times she has ran on the mainline she has been either towed in steam, or Light engine/ POB.
     
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    Is there any chance UK Railtours could do a Flying Scotsman trip? They operate the occasional trip with Clan Line with the Pullmans with DB Cargo crews. Couldn't DB crew the loco and UK Railtours organise a trip with it. Do they have any Mk1 or Mk2 rolling stock available to use behind a Steam Locomotive?
     
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    I think Riviera Trains used to provide the Mk1 and Mk2 stock for UK Railtours, but West Coast bought up their remaining stock of both types a few years back.
     
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    Do you mean DB or UK Railtours for the stock? Either way neither, stock only resides with LSL/SRPS/WCRC/ and Vintage, plus some more modern stuff at Eastern Rail Services plus maybe some Mk2's?
     
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    They have used the 4TC unit on recent trips and upcoming trips are expected to be using Eastern Rail Services charter rakes.

    Dave B
     
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