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70000 'Britannia'

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  1. Dan Hill

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It was probably 1993/1994 when I saw her.
     
    Dan Hill, 17 Januar 2012
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  2. Big Dave

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    When first restored on the SVR it had a white cab roof, what happened when it left for the NVR I know not.

    Cheers Dave
     
    Big Dave, 17 Januar 2012
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    70000_10_19.03.1994_Starring_at_Old_Oak_Common_3.jpg When involved with the Britannia Locomotive Society back in the 1970's, we found white paint on the cab roof while stripping all the old layers of paint off. When first restored in 1978 the cab roof was painted white, 70000 moved to the Nene Valley Railway in 1980 still with a white roof. This was not the case when restored to the main line in 1991, the cab roof was black topped, and I believe it has stayed that way ever since, certainly at the Old Oak Common open day in 1994 it was black topped. see pic.
     
    oddsocks, 18 Januar 2012
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  4. polmadie

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Isn't the white roof a 30a Stratford thing?
     
    polmadie, 18 Januar 2012
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I can remember Stratford based Cl.47 diesels having white roofs about 30 years ago,the Cl.37s didn't seem to get the same treatment.
    Colin
     
    springers, 18 Januar 2012
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  6. Victor

    Victor Nat Pres stalwart Friend

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It IS the worst on the network, a big improvement scheme has just been announced. A NR spokesman was on the box last evening (local news) bemoaning the fact that the place had been allowed to decline. It's an awful place, nothing works, filthy, no staff, nothing. And my car got vandalised there when we used the place to travel with Grand Central Trains. :mad2:
     
    Victor, 18 Januar 2012
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  7. std tank

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    At 30A Stratford, 70000 Britannia was given the status of "Royal Train" engine, hence the white cab roof.
     
    std tank, 18 Januar 2012
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  8. Alberta 45562

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I aint complaining about it been named at Wakey....just laughing at the fact that HRH will first see the awful station...and then THIS when he goes out to his car (assuming he does). wakefield kirkgate - Google Maps
     
    Alberta 45562, 18 Januar 2012
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  9. guard_jamie

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Britain at its very best...ahem...
     
    guard_jamie, 18 Januar 2012
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  10. Sheff

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    He won't be popping in for a pint either then!
     
    Sheff, 18 Januar 2012
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Where is 70000 going to after Wakefield?

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 18 Januar 2012
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  12. RalphW

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Well he next outing seems to be CME 3rd March from York so maybe that way.
     
    RalphW, 18 Januar 2012
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    HI after wakefield it is going to the NRM neil. fish7373 81c fitter
     
    fish7373, 19 Januar 2012
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thanks

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 19 Januar 2012
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  16. Victor

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    And that Mark used to be one of the best pubs in Wakefield. A guy called Tony Costello was the landlord, I've spent many happy hours in there.
    As has already been said, why Wakefield Kirkgate? it's a slum.
     
    Victor, 19 Januar 2012
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  18. osprey

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Would be nice to know of any times, but as this is a Royal Train I assume info will be scarce. Do they still run a loco ahead of these?
     
    osprey, 19 Januar 2012
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  19. osprey

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Charlie boy will probably need a drink after landing there..................
     
    osprey, 19 Januar 2012
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  20. tilling

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Somebody knows.
    Come on give us the times!:spy:
     
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