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1z31 44871 vice Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

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  1. deckard

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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    any body know why the are turning the black 5 in doncaster they could take it off the main line at skellow jt to stainforth jt the same route it will take on saturday moring
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Just to say, reading elsewhere, IR is not particularly amused about the comments on here made about the use of 44871. Especially as the winter work on the loco was not due to be finished until the 15th of April & is being pushed through a fortnight early! Remarkable when you read what work was involved.
     
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  3. RalphW

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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Yes I have see that, unfortunately there will always be the few who will post these comments without thinking of the consequences of their remarks, ending up with NP being ridiculed elsewhere.
    There is no real answer except heavy modding and ruthless censorship, and that is not the way to go.

    Ian and his team have obviously worked their balls off to get 44871 ready, and those remarks are bound to be very annoying.
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    44871 heard taking the curve at Hare Park Jc at 16:58. About 4 Early.
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Looks like the engine and coach movement takes the Barnsley branch to return to Bury. That will mean a reversal at Wakefield or turn on the triangle nearby ? to face chimney first away.
    Brian
     
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  6. deckard

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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    passed kirk sandall near doncaster at 17:55 about 15 mins early running tender frist
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    any news on progress this morning yet, not seen anything posted yet (07:40) should have left Cleethorpes at 06:30

    Neil
     
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  8. neildimmer

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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    been informed 69 mins late leaving Grimsby due to brake problems, any further news? as no live updates been sent out for this trip as yet

    Neil
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Passed Crowle at 08:30, about half an hour down.
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Reported at Huddersfield only 5 down....
     
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  11. neildimmer

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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Hi All

    44871 pased Deighton hesading for Huddersfield on time 10:04am this morning
    Pics on my new website here
    http://huddersfield.railpic.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=9&pid=182#top_display_media

    http://huddersfield.railpic.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=9&pid=183#top_display_media

    http://huddersfield.railpic.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=9&pid=184#top_display_media

    http://huddersfield.railpic.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9

    Neil
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Well I think all credit is due to Ian Riley and his workforce at Bury..........well done!
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Yes amazing speed of work by Ian and his team at Bury. A standard we should all aspire to ! First Class.

    Brian
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Seen at Dunham Hill between Helsby and Chester running about 5 minutes early, video to follow.
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    Agreed, excellent job by Mr Riley and his team and well done on getting her ready in time for this tour.

    I went out to Astley and saw 44871 cruise efffortlessly past and she sounded as smooth as anything. I may go out later to see the return somewhere hereabouts. I will post up a video later.

    Neil.
     
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    Re: 1z31 Tangmere to Chester 2nd April (Via Standedge now)?

    On time through Newton-Le-Willows 5.58.

    Neil.
     
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    My clip from the outward run.

    [youtube]p77K1iBuEoY[/youtube]
     
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    You travelling by horse these days Ralph! :confused1:
     
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    Horse feed is cheaper than diesel and double heading they are quite quick...
     
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    Nice vid their Ralph, i decided to see VT's tour in the end, pic now up.

    Travel in style next time mate with a horse and cart, that would be a laugh. Double heading, load 1!!!
     
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