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Xmas Thames Dee, 6201, 19/12/09

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by david1984, Dec 12, 2009.

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  1. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Suprised there's not more phots yet considering the conditions and people about at Bescot, DB/Riveira really do need to address that shambles of a rake mind, if i was general public i woulden't be too impressed with a tatty MK1/2 rake with FIVE different liveries (Blood n Custard, Blue n Cream, Maroon , Choc n Cream & All over Blue), attracting non enthusiasts is all about presentation, a well looked after uniform rake (colour is irrelevant) would help no ends.
     
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  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    [youtube]<object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/klGaTbSAyd4&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/klGaTbSAyd4&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object>[/youtube]
     
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  3. Bean-counter

    Bean-counter Part of the furniture

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    I think today, whether the heating and (by now) lighting work might be more important that uniform external appearance to passengers! That said, the exterior does of course form the first impression but thread-bare seats, dirty floors and toilets and non-working heating and lighting will make the greater long term impression, especially on the fairer sex if they have been "dragged" along.

    I think the condition of coaching stock is a big issue in the steam business generally, mainline and heritage railways - locos are a vital ingredient and make the "business" but the fact the paying passengers travel in the coaches should never be forgotten.

    Steven
     
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  4. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

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    Nice one Ralph, love the clip at Longport, really giving it some. :smt023
     
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    Here's a still of Lizzie at Chester from my video which will be uploaded on Sunday.
     

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  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Thanks Stuart, praise from you is praise indeed... :biggrin:
    Yes its a location that I have used before, but that time there was a stopper only just ahead so no effort. This time being about 10 minutes down meant that they would just catch it at Crewe.
     
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    glennr2007 New Member

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    Great video @RalphW, and great pics to those who have shared! I'll upload mine later if i get chance!
     
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  8. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    No, this is Princess Elizabeth Really giving it some..

    [youtube]<object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhBkPP6uc98&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhBkPP6uc98&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object>[/youtube]
    :)
     
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    Ralph W. that last clip won't load up for viewing.
     
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  10. Swiss Toni

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    Try THIS.

    She certainly shifted the cows.
     
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  11. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Ah I've found the problem, I uploaded the edited clip as a test and it was set to private viewing, now on public. This is the direct link, the one Toni posted is the original full length version.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhBkPP6uc98

    This should now work..

    [youtube]<object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhBkPP6uc98&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dhBkPP6uc98&hl=en_GB&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object>[/youtube]
     
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  13. glennr2007

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    My pictorial offerings: taken at 11.07 from my Uncle's back garden at Cross Green, Featherstone just outside Wolverhampton.
     

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    Very nice glennr - low angle and lighting hides the mixed coaching stock nice and produces a spectacular shot!

    Steven
     
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