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    35028 VSOE Surrey Hills special tomorrow 24/4

    As nobody else has reported on this (too many exciting things elsewhere?) 35028 passed Reigate on time - looking superb as always. Des
    Post by: Des, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    "The Atlantic Coast Express" Sunday 7th.April 2013.

    Here's one from this morning near Raynes Park (from the A3 flyover) [ATTACH]
    Post by: Des, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    "The Atlantic Coast Express" Sunday 7th.April 2013.

    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...
    Post by: Des, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    "The Atlantic Coast Express" Sunday 7th.April 2013.

    The head code is the correct one for Waterloo to Exeter. The no 6 is the loco roster reference for the down ACE. The details are in the book...
    Post by: Des, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Christmas Sussex Belle 12/12/12

    Through Redhill early at 11.40
    Post by: Des, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    70000 to Norwich 10th Oct

    First time I have done this - here's a picture of 70000 this morning near Ingatestone Hall. Des
    Post by: Des, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    70000 to Norwich 10th Oct

    On time at Ingatestone and looking great in the autumn Essex countryside. It didn't seem to be working as hard as I have seen 70013 on that...
    Post by: Des, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Severn Autumn Steam September 21-23

    And the cost of petrol to Swanage is probably more than the £20!
    Post by: Des, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Galas and Events
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    August 15th - Head to Head

    I'll echo what Big Al had to say - today's run back from Weymouth with Oliver Cromwell was superb and sitting in the second coach from the front,...
    Post by: Des, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    CATHEDRALS EXPRESS LONDON - YEOVIL - WEYMOUTH 9 JULY

    Climbing well on the bank west of Templecombe (1355). Terrific noise!
    Post by: Des, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Weymouth Seaside Express 2012

    Caught unawares at Templecombe 1425 . What time is coming through Salisbury?
    Post by: Des, Jul 8, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    White Cliffs Circular, 34067 22/12/11

    Through Redhill pretty much on time.
    Post by: Des, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    VSOE

    According to UK Steam - September 2007. I last saw it on a Canterbury VSOE run on 27 July 2007. Des
    Post by: Des, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Swanage Belle Monday 31st May 2010

    Try the Red Lion or the White Swan, both in the High Street about 5 minutes walk from the station (and both in the Good Beer Guide). Enjoy . . .
    Post by: Des, May 28, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    Headcodes in 00

    When used on the Great Eastern lines from Liverpool Street, discs tended to be used instead of lamps but unlike the Southern, they were positioned...
    Post by: Des, May 5, 2010 in forum: Model Railways