Oswald T Wistle's Recent Activity
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Oswald T Wistle liked iwr's post in the thread Northern Belle 2025.
Please be advised that a 530-tonne abnormal load operation is taking place on Saturday 26 April 2025, between Heysham docks and Coalburn in Scotland via M6 northbound from J34. No specific timings have been given, apart from it is commencing in...
Apr 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked osprey's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
That's the livery I remember...hauling the Queen of Scots out of Leeds Central with a little J50 giving a shove at the rear.... happy days...
Apr 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
The last Lakelander had a light engine move from Crewe to Preston. There is no such move showing for tomorrow. The evening light engine move from Carnforth to Crewe is still there.
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked Victor's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
That's handsome. I really do hope they can get a (long) period of trouble free running out of it. I think the livery suits it well.;)
Apr 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked NathanP's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
You mean Preston to Carlisle I think Oswald. That's what it normally is. Although I'd be very happy if steam came on at Crewe! Sorry, I see what you mean. Crewe is where RTT changes the load and speed, whereas Preston is just labelled as a...
Apr 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked wcmlbls1846's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Yes - class 108 trailers 51922 & 51562 seen arriving at Carnforth behind 37706. Seven photos start here, plus one showing 51562 at the NRM last yeaer: https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-West-trains-2025/i-ZxHNGx6 Andrew N
Apr 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM -
Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread Saphos 2025.
Times now on RTT for Saturday. Looks like steam northbound from Crewe to Carlisle and then southbound to Carnforth.
Apr 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
I also thought that as the sun was shining I would take the 20 minute trip to Acton Bridge station, turned out to be a bit longer, walked down onto the platform and a bright light plus steam in the distance meant I had cut it very fine, no time...
Apr 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked D1002's post in the thread British Pullman 2025.
British Pullman, 35028 Clan Line 24th April 2025 Filmed at Knockholt: [MEDIA]
Apr 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked TheModster's post in the thread British Pullman 2025.
Powering out of Chatham tunnel and passing Dunton Green at speed: [MEDIA]
Apr 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread British Pullman 2025.
And so it was John! Photted climbing past Bickley station and going well up the grade. Taken from Blackbrook Bridge where our (myself and @gricerdon ) hobby started many decades ago. When Dad and Mum drove their growing family down a lineside...
Apr 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Oswald T Wistle liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
24th April 2025 60163 Tornado Engine Move seen at Forton
Apr 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM -
Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
It was a lovely sunny day and a journey to see Tornado was almost mandatory. There was only one obstacle, I had an eye test appointment in the early afternoon - would I have sufficient time to get to . . . ? The nearest spot is Leyland but I'm...
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM -
Oswald T Wistle liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Tornado leaves Shropshire. Leaving the Coleham depot to turn ; English Bridge by the Abbey and about to leave Shropshire at Whitchurch. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Oswald T Wistle liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Tornado passing Brock working 5Z63 1314 Coleham Lmd to Carnforth Steamtown 24/04/25. [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
