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TORBAY EXPRESS 2011 Season

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door GWR, 12 okt 2010.

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  1. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

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    Wasn't down to run on Sun. Dates are (off TE website) 5, 12 & 26 June3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July7, 14, 21 & 28 August4 & 18 September
     
    Stu in Torbay, 20 jun 2011
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  2. royals pete

    royals pete Member

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    I've lost the thread here.... 26 June IS Sunday !! ?? ( I think )
     
    royals pete, 20 jun 2011
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  3. campainr

    campainr Well-Known Member

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    It is!
     
    campainr, 20 jun 2011
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  4. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    Back to topic..

    I'm not sure what can haul this if 6024 can't do it ?

    This weekend is Tyseley openday (so 4965, 4936, 5029, 5043, 70013 and 6201 are out), WSR has 60163 then 4492, 70000, 71000 are out for repairs.
    This leaves.. 48151, 34067, 35028 all round London... of which I couldnt imagine they would be practical options.
     
    ADB968008, 21 jun 2011
    #164
  5. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    Since the TOC is DBS the loco will have to have air brakes.
     
    Paul42, 21 jun 2011
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  6. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

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    Sorry, I thought OP was referring to Sunday just gone when it was not scheduled to run. I didn't realise there was/is a problem with the 26th
     
    Stu in Torbay, 21 jun 2011
    #166
  7. Robbo

    Robbo Member

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    Robbo, 21 jun 2011
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  8. RSJim

    RSJim New Member

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    Just spoken to the Torbay people (as we were booked on this run) and they have confirmed that it is cancelled =[ . They have put a letter in the post today explaining why. Will book for another date though :)
     
    RSJim, 21 jun 2011
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  9. JMR

    JMR New Member

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    Ho humm. Hopefully it is a blip and the rest of the season is a success.
     
    JMR, 21 jun 2011
    #169
  10. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

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    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?
     
    Stu in Torbay, 22 jun 2011
    #170
  11. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    does anyone have an update on the damage to 71000 . It was suggested that she was priming and damage was caused to two cylinders (Railway Herald I think) . 71000 website hasn't been updated yet
     
    Sidmouth, 22 jun 2011
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  12. JMR

    JMR New Member

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    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?

    Letter came today from TE ltd explaining that it was locomotive related as opposed to lack of bookings or anything else. They didn't think it was appropriate to run it diesel hauled.They are offering transfers to another tour.
    Given the time that they were aware of the problem I think they made the right decision. It must be quite tough for tour operators and loco owners/support groups when these things happen though.
     
    JMR, 22 jun 2011
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  13. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

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    What's happened to 6024?
     
    buseng, 22 jun 2011
    #173
  14. gwr4090

    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    Its under maintenance. Next booked turn is 3 July.
     
    gwr4090, 22 jun 2011
    #174
  15. rivetcounter

    rivetcounter New Member

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    They approached "Lizzie" but she is busy. What is wrong with 6024? I noticed a change of directorship with Torby company.
     
    rivetcounter, 24 jun 2011
    #175
  16. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    The previous post states clearly 6024 is undergoing maintenance....
     
    RalphW, 24 jun 2011
    #176
  17. SteamHawk216

    SteamHawk216 Member

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    Hearing it's going to be 60163 'TORNADO' showing of her Brunswick Green Livery hauling 'The Torbay Express' this coming Sunday 3rd. July. Bring it on.
     
    SteamHawk216, 28 jun 2011
    #177
  18. leander

    leander Member

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    Had a email from 71000 to day she will not be running for the forseable future as they have not found out what caused the failure
     
    leander, 29 jun 2011
    #178
  19. MAPLE CHRIS

    MAPLE CHRIS Member

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    Tornado left Bristol on time looks rather nice in its new livery all choc and cream stock with one maroon on the back.
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, 3 jul 2011
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  20. cg

    cg Well-Known Member

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    cg, 3 jul 2011
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