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Winter Cumbrian Mountain Expresses 2014

Dieses Thema im Forum 'What's Going On' wurde von Britfoamer gestartet, 7 Januar 2014.

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    30910 Member

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    A short shot of SG at Docker on the climb to Grayrigg:



    Chris
     
  2. 1020 Shireman

    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    Lots of noise but not really good performance guys. Load was 12; Decent speed at Grayrigg Summit - 38mph; 71 at Tebay charging Shap. Decent climb on the lower grade but from 40 at MP35 1/4 speed dropped alarmingly to just 23 at the summit, 37 1/4. S&C Southbound ruined by even more slacks but again speed dropped to just 23 at the actual top of the climb to Ais Gill, summit board passed at 30. Ramsgreave and Wilpshire was a real struggle and topped at only 16 mph. Sounded as if the fire was in a really poor state. Still, we got to Farington Jc on time as the timings are slack.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    walkerp1 New Member

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    D1002 gefällt dies.
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    Still sounds a tad off beat to me but getting better, still it's nice to see a Scot out and about.

    Cheers Dave
     
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    Thank you Alan , the Scot did sound on the money yesterday I thought . Steve
     
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Is 2014 year 7 of 46115 "ticket" and if so does it require any mandatory inspection thereafter other than routine annual vab?
     
  10. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

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    Thanks Shep , nice to chat with you and Henry and I hope he got his hand in his pocket for the coffee at Plumpton !
     
  11. Shep Woolley

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    He put up a fight but we got there in the end
     
  12. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    In theory, but who knows what WCRC have done to it during periods when not in traffic, that may have already been taken care of.
     
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    Did hear a little bit of 'knocking' as it approached Ribblehead.

    Steven
     
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    Yes I must admit not her finest performance to date, but it would probably take 2 Castles to match it !!!
    Andy
     
  15. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Those were the knees of the support crew who were holding their breath that she would get through the day ok - which she did.
     
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    Two Castles ? Are we forgetting 5043 easily taking 11 over Ais Gill a few years back !
     
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    The usual crackin clips Steve good to see you yesterday
    Couldnt get my hand in my pocket Sheps was already there lol
     
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    That is a crackin shot Shep
    H
     
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    46115 is the poor mans 5043.
     

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