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5043 Loaded Test Run and Curry Night

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by D1002, Feb 19, 2013.

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  1. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Surprised Ben hasn't mentioned this. Sounds like a good night out.

    http://vintagetrains.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/8E79EB1C4D848273/E6A615D0869E95D0C68C6A341B5D209E

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  2. Big Al

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    A curry on a late night Waterloo - Weymouth train, now there's an idea ;)
     
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    I hope she will be running with suitable Tandori Express headboard.
     
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    Pie, chips and mushy peas on a circular tour from Man Vic sounds like a good idea. How about a Nat Pres charter???
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Why not? As long as it leaves after the arrival of the first train from London. (Organisers of the Tin Bath please note that this is 1055 on a Sunday......so it's not helpful that the TB leaves from Victoria at 1045)
     
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    If assistance is required, will you just open the gangway on the rear coach and fart in unison ? ;)
     
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    Definitely better than a box on the back!!
     
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  10. Pete Thornhill

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    Glad they did pick it up - sounds good to me - Think I will be booking, will there be a water stop if the curry is too hot for the Korma wimps as I call them (vindaloo all the way for me) and they drink the supplies ;)
     
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    Didn't you know they are returning 18000 to the mainline and it will be on the back - how else did you think VT were getting round the lack of a gas turbine :)
     
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    Will the water carrier be exclusive to 5043?

    This sounds like a good trip because I love Thai food quite a bit. Curry is one of my favorites.
     
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    I think the water carrier is a converted GUV IIRC so it should be available for other Loco's I would imagine - Agree Thai is nice but this the Indian version of curry which is also very nice - If you have never tried Indian Mike I recommend giving it a go ;)
     
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    I'm glad that the water carrier shall come in handy for many of these trips that VT is doing in general.

    Don't get me started on food, it is a dangerous topic with me. I'm sure that I have had it the Indian Version as well. There is too much good food out there.
     
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  15. ADB968008

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    Thai food in the US is like Indian food is to us...lots of it and cheap, Though you may find indian in the UK a tad spicier than you may find in the states. Thai in the UK often carries a premium to it, for no apparent reason, though I noted that is also true for Indian in the US.. Go figure.
     
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    Count me in + one other for sure...........
     
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    I've still not heard back from the Pacer Preservation Society, but they might be interested in doing a joint event.

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    Count me out.........Pacer.....I'd be too embarrassed.........
     
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  19. Big Al

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    Ditto for me on Pacer! Why are lunchtime circulars (noon till 4/5 pm) not more popular? Plenty of routes around Manchester and the Midlands. Short day for the crews, the ability to get to the trip from almost anywhere and a cheaper (one meal) dining option for those that want food. Maybe the Curry Train might start a trend.
     
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    The water carrier will work with (a bit of a modification) any loco that has a hydrant feed under the tender. 5043, 4965, 7029 and 6201 should all be capable of using it.

    Deolali are definetly an INDIAN resturant, so I imagine they will be providing Indian curries!
     
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