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VT - The Cumbrian Conqueror - DH 5043 & 6233 over Shap

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Ben Vintage-Trains, Apr 18, 2013.

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  1. Ben Vintage-Trains

    Ben Vintage-Trains Member

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    Have we gone completely bonkers? Who in their right mind would pair these two together for an assault on Shap in both directions?

    Well the wind must be blowing in the direction of the funny farm, ‘cos we here in Tyseley have proposed just that!

    Still a few Standard and Club Class seats for those that are interested in an outrageous display of raw power!

    Cumbrian Conqueror featuring 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe - Sat 15 June 2013
     
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    Just wondered if you have considered a KED2 and EOME double header like this for next year? As that would be really special. And slightly less bonkers!
     
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    Some of us like completely bonkers....:madgrin:
     
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    The hills will be alive with the sound of music. Linesiders don't forget your ear plugs. :D
     
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    And those in the first 11 coaches.....
     
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    5043 wont take any pushing over Shap
     
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    I don't think either of them have anything left to prove on the Northern Speed Bumps.

    Don't know about 6023, but woulden't surprise me if double headed, double chimney Castles is on the radar for 2014.
     
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    Now there's a thought, maybe a few heavy hints dropped to the right people could do the trick.
     
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    Got to finish it first!
     
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    So when did a Duchess last visit Birmingham New St ?.
     
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    Yes, it has.

    James at SVN
     
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    Any news on the times yet Ben
     
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    I defer to me learned friend above!

    As soon as we get the times officially from NetRail/WCR, we will send them out to the passengers 1st Class post.

    Sorry for the delay.

    Ben
     
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    Ben where is the northbound steam coming on, going by the times on RTT it looks like Carnforth??
     
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    I looked at this as well as UK Steam suggests Crewe, but the timings would suggest Carnforth (unless they were planning a very swift change at Crewe!). Vintage Trains page confirms its Diesel to Carnforth.

    Oh well looks like it will only be a southbound view at Lancaster on Saturday, thinking about taking the 13 week old daughter out to see her first train through as its a rare chance for her to see some Swindon magic - she will sleep through it anyway!!
     
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    Steam is Carnforth > Carlisle > Tyseley.

    47-773 is doing the Tyseley > Carnforth leg in the am.
     
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    Returning over the settle and Carlisle so will not run southbound through Lancaster I'm afraid.
     
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