"The Atlantic Coast Express" Sunday 7th.April 2013.

Thanks for all the replies re smokebox numbers guys. I'd been wondering about the 'SPL' headcode I've seen before too so thanks for that Des. Al, you're right, someone has really thought about presenting 34067 in an authentic way for this trip.

 

I agree Al - many steam tours don't have that extra bit of authenticity and whilst most punters won't know the difference, it is nice when the detail is accurate. (I remember a charter with the M7 some years back when it was insisted that a lamp be carried on the top bracket instead of the correct white disc on the bottom middle position! but I digress)

 

I agree the little touches on the front of the loco add so much, GWR Passenger loco's smokeboxes always look better wearing the massive 3 digit reporting numbers to me.

 

Here's one from this morning near Raynes Park (from the A3 flyover)

 

57's arent known for their noise..
(not my link)
The Atlantic Coast Express At Templecombe Sunday 07042013 - YouTube

 

34067 was pretty good at Honiton Bank despite the 57 giving it a slight push! Was nice to see the little finishing touches on the front of 34067!

My clip - 34067 on Honiton Bank with The Atlantic Coast Express - Sunday 7th April 2013 - YouTube

 

"The Atlantic Coast Express" Sunday 7th.April 2013.

A general email of apology to passengers doesn't cost..... Not compensation but it would be nice. we never ask for actual money back but even a 10 quid voucher would be adequate,even if it was just for tours with the same route or loco.

People who ask for all their money back or full worth in vouchers is extreme IMO.

 

By his own admission, buseng hasn't been on a mainline steam tour for many, many years, and doesn't intend to do so again, so his views on what the tour operator "should of" done should not be given much weight. I'll be much more interested to read Hatherton Hall's comments, since it appears from his postings that he did go on the tour today, rather that asking for a refund or credit note. I hope that he, and the other passengers, have had an enjoyable day out despite the frustrations heaped on this tour, and that RTC will offer them all some incentives to book on another tour in the future.

From my point-of-view at the lineside, Tangmere made a fine sight in the Wiltshire countryside, glinting in the sun and with all the right adornments on the front (thanks chaps for explaining the significance of the various reporting numbers, etc.) I feel the stills photographers will have produced more pleasing results today than us videographers, though, because of the assistance from the 57 at the rear. Although a 57 is less noisy than a 37 or 47, it's still quite noticeable, especially when Tangmere was so quiet.

 

A couple of clips this morning:

The Atlantic Coast Express, 34067 Tangmere, 7 April 2013. - YouTube


Dave.

 

Who are you, an English teacher? Sorry if my grammar is not up to your high standards, we can't be all be perfect.
Where does it say in the forum rules that your grammar has to be spot on?

 

Don't forget the companies did not only deal with steam tours. So you you can't just blame the steam side for their problems.
What's all this comparison with TBF all about anyway? I'm nothing like him (no offence to him by the way).
Funny two mods have decided have a go at my remarks as well (mods hat off or otherwise).

 

While Days Out had gone really before I seriously started going on tours so can't speak for them, I don't recall Past Time running very many non steam tours, certainly not to the extent say Pathfinder do anyway (when were they in trouble ?, I must of missed that).

 

Looking at the end of the second clip, look at the clag from the 57 plus the racket it was making. Say no more.

 

The effort would be nice. Particularly if you're going to write drivel.

 

For once I agree with you buseng. One of the most irritating things is people "correcting" someone else's grammar because it is "wrong". I will says what I want whichever ways I want to say it and put apostrophe's in all the wrong place's. Although I will do my best to make less mistake's....................

The purpose of language is to convey meaning. So long as you convey correctly what you intended to your audience, it doesn't matter how you said it!

 

Why not keep discussion on the actual rail tour....?!

 

Bit unnecessarily provoking isn't it Chris ?.