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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by camraman, Jul 9, 2011.

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  1. Neil_Scott

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    Being on the road-side sounds about right Mark (from what I can remember).
     
    Neil_Scott, Sep 2, 2011
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  2. henrywinskill

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    Hi Shep
    The location near the road above Upper Tyndrum the lads have mentioned is a cracker, I be in touch with you about the alternative shot at Actellader
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    henrywinskill, Sep 2, 2011
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  3. Shep Woolley

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    Many thanks for the suggestions gents, much appreciated.
     
    Shep Woolley, Sep 2, 2011
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  4. camraman

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    Any sign that 46115 is about to emerge from Carnforth? I know it's a difficult place to obtain news.
     
    camraman, Sep 5, 2011
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  5. Shep Woolley

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    With regard to the Crianlarich-Oban leg, do the locomotives operate tender first to Oban or smokebox?
     
    Shep Woolley, Sep 7, 2011
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  6. dalrypaul

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    I have no inside info, but odds are it'll be chimney first for the climb out of Oban. That seems to be the norm. Also, they'd have to turn the locos at Fort Bill from their normal Jacobite orientation in order for them to run chimney first out to Oban, which would make it even more hassle.
     
    dalrypaul, Sep 7, 2011
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  7. Shep Woolley

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    I had a funny feeling that would be the case but many thanks for your response
     
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    Dont shoot the messenger but have been told that 46115 was taken out of the workshop today and fired up ready to be tested . Steve
     
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  9. camraman

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    Good news, it's got a hard weekend ahead.
     
    camraman, Sep 7, 2011
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  10. Steve from GWR

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    I hope three things:
    1. It's true
    2. It passes
    3. It makes it through the tour!
     
    Steve from GWR, Sep 7, 2011
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  11. Mike30A

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    As steam is now from Carnforth on day 1, are there any changes to the times on UK Steam?
    Thanks
     
    Mike30A, Sep 8, 2011
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  12. camraman

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    Amen to all that!
     
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  13. Sidmouth

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    from http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/

    Batten down the hatches . Looks like participants may get to see the West Highlands at their wildest
     
    Sidmouth, Sep 8, 2011
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    I just hope the support crew take plenty of sand!
     
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    I'm not sure what the leaf fall is like in the West Highlands . In Birmingham , plenty are already down .

    What is the loading of the tour ? 7 + support or more ?
     
    Sidmouth, Sep 8, 2011
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    Well, if 46115 doesn't pass, what are the options?
     
    242A1, Sep 8, 2011
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  17. camraman

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    44932 or the 8F. Can't see any previous engagements but may have missed something.
     
    camraman, Sep 8, 2011
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  18. Steve from GWR

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    Those times match the ones in the letter from RTC. Just to add Carnforth is arrival 10.53, departure 11.29
     
    Steve from GWR, Sep 8, 2011
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  19. Oakfield

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    A black 5 would not cope with the load and an 8F would not cope with the schedule!
     
    Oakfield, Sep 8, 2011
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  20. Steve from GWR

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    I would love it if we get the 8F :)
     
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