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F&WHR Easter/May Bank 2011 Timetables...

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Roger Dimmick, Apr 5, 2011.

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  1. Roger Dimmick

    Roger Dimmick Member

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    It all depends on how you interpret Mr Lawson's txtmsgs... but the first of the two texts clearly said 'Lyd' and 'Tal' taking over No.9's WHR duties - with 'Lyd' doing morning FR Vintage / afternoon WHR Vintage, while 'Tal' does morning WHR Vintage / afternoon FR Vintage.

    So if you replace 'Merddin Emrys' with 'Lyd' on the Tues/Wed morning FR Vintage Train, you save one loco crew and have a 'spare' loco...

    ...or not, as the case may be, depending on 'David Lloyd George's diagnosis...
     
    Roger Dimmick, Apr 24, 2011
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  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Paid a short visit yesterday, took a video of 87 coming up the valley to Rhyd Ddu, uploading at the moment, then had time to get back to the station and have a run to Pont Creosor and back. Fantastic weather, reasonable loading, very friendly staff.
    Sorry to hear that Owen was taken ill on Saturday, hope it's nothing serious.

    Video from yesterday. Shooting at that distance is a bit ambitious but it seemed a pity to waste the spectacular scenery.

    [youtube]pSrw-9hJ1W4[/youtube]
     
    RalphW, Apr 25, 2011
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    How serious is the hot box? Is the Mallett likely to be running again for this coming weekend?
     
    malc, Apr 26, 2011
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    I believe that the Timmy Mallet will be returning to Statfold to have some remedial work done on the axel and axel box.
     
    Nexuas, Apr 27, 2011
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    The Mallet is going home for the work to be done in time for the SBR June event, but should be returning after that.
     
    AndrewT, Apr 27, 2011
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    Will be returning Andrew !!

    Henry
     
    fatbob, Apr 27, 2011
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  7. paulhitch

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    Must have been fairly badly bent then?

    P.H.
     
    paulhitch, Apr 27, 2011
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  8. Roger Dimmick

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    I've just received details of the Loco Roster for the Bank Holiday Weekend...

    ...and a PDF version is attached below.
     

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    Roger Dimmick, Apr 28, 2011
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    Is there much confidence that Palmeston will run on Saturday as last week it seemed to be that it had to be taken oput of the roster due to the dry weather conditions. I am not sure about North Wales but there has ben no rain since in my part of the British Isles.
     
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    'Palmerston' has been cleared for traffic following attention to its spark arrestor - which had failed its 'fitness to run' test and caused the loco's withdrawal from the roster last week...

    ...but, of course, everything is 'in the lap of the Gods' and NO loco roster can be guaranteed (on this or any other railway)
     
    Roger Dimmick, Apr 28, 2011
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    Just returned from our 4 day trip to Gala and posted the first part of our footage. Hope everything goes ok for this weekend, unfortunately we will be at NYMR, but have good time and we hope to catch Mallet when it return's later this year.
    [video=youtube;5pT4XCzNOis]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pT4XCzNOis?hd=1[/video]
     
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    How did you get to those locations Lee?
     
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    Superb photos.
     
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    Thanks...

    First one is along the footpath through the forest which runs from the lower to upper lakes at Tan-y-bwlch at the foot crossing, the second one is at the road bridge to the west of Tan-y-bwlch, up the side of the road cutting.
     
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    Thanks very much - noted for future reference! :)
     
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    The Tan-y-bwlch bridge shot is my favourite location on the line. I never get tired of going up there for photos. Strictly a morning location though on a sunny day.
     
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    Has anyone got any photos of the vinatage train running on the WHR yesterday with Taliesin? We were on it, and a photo would be a nice reminder. Thanks, Iain
     
    Sheff, May 3, 2011
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    I Got A few From Yesterday DSCF0932.JPG
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    Nathan
     
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    Thanks, I got a few at the station stops too. One from Aberglaslyn would be good - quite a few photers about. Cheers, Iain
     
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