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Test run today perhaps.....?

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Shoddy127, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. Shoddy127

    Shoddy127 Well-Known Member

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    Booked 14:15 Tyesley - Stratford this afternoon, returning 16:05, then again this evening at 18:05 with a 20:20 return departure. 30777 maybe as its booked to go to Southall tomorrow?
     
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    Had wondered if anyone had spotted the 0Z headcodes in for today, Lamiel is certainly prime suspect i'd say.
     
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    I hung around Whitlocks End for over an hour from 2:15 and no show by 30777 service trains running very late also.
     
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    They'll have to work quick to change its identity then. Or will that be done at Southall?
     
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Cabsides apart it's only unscrewing name and numberplates and putting others on.
     
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    Maybe it will have to carry "Caution - Wet Paint" signs on its trip :)

    What a nice engine though. Tomorrow will be the first time I've seen it running, looking forward to it, and to Friday.
     
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    Just seen 30777 coming out of Reading heading towards Southall with 1x Chocolate & Cream MK1 & 1x Pullman at 12.40.
    Just happen to be in the car park at work !
     
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    It's good to see she's on her way to London. I always get a bit worried when the test runs are this close to the railtour! Looking forward to the run on Friday, only my second with the King Arthur.
     
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    buseng Part of the furniture

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    Is Twyford still an "open" station, I heard it was going to have barriers installed when the new footbridge was built.
    Back to 30777, seems it had no actual support coach, but a Mk1 & a Pullman from the VT rake. No Brake vehicle!
     
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    Yes Twyford is still totally open.
     
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    buseng Part of the furniture

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    Thanks for the info.
     
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    David, I believe its called Holmes house farm bridge Knightcote! Its a public right of way!
    RICK
     
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    A bit of a distant shot at Tilehurst today.
     
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