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Waterbuck liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
Yes, November 2016 via Ledbury. I believe Ray Churchill was on 44871 (lead locomotive), but happy to be corrected. We also carried a pheasant on the buffer beam for much of the trip. Think it ended up in Southall.
Apr 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM -
Waterbuck liked RalphW's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
What's to worry about, capacity around 280?
Apr 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM -
Waterbuck liked charterboy's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
Day 9 Norwich to Claydon DGL https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U48575/2025-05-04/detailed Subsequent timings for Day 9 not yet shown in RTT at the moment
Apr 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM -
Waterbuck liked Oswald T Wistle's post in 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 8:35 PM -
Waterbuck liked Bulleid Pacific's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
A couple of pubs will do.
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM -
Waterbuck 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 6:34 PM
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Waterbuck 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 6:34 PM
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Waterbuck liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Drifting past the RailCam at Bolton le Sands. [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Waterbuck liked charterboy's post in the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
Day 6 timings Inverness to Wick https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U36788/2025-05-01/detailed Wick to Inverness https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U36789/2025-05-01/detailed 30 mins in Wick
Apr 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM -
Waterbuck replied to the thread Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25.
They might be open (10-5) on the return with a 'bit' more time too :Pompus:. (Although at around 20 mins walk its a bit tight) :(
Apr 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM -
Waterbuck liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
One thing never to expect from a cat is loyalty, if another home offers better food, accommodation etc then they may well move out either temporarily or permanently. Our cat of many years ago, Morty, despite being very well fed by us, had at...
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM -
Waterbuck liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
The morning had dawned a little misty but this soon cleared and the sun emerged, some clouds gathered but it was a predominantly sunny morning. However, towards lunchtime the clouds thickened and rain looked a distinct possibility. We have had...
Apr 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM -
Waterbuck liked acorb's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Quite simply the cost of diesel v the cost of coal makes the economics of this move stacked in favour of a diesel pilot. If this in anyway made the hire more viable for the SVR then even better.
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM -
Waterbuck liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
There is every point in having a diesel there, it means the journey can be completed without the need for a water stop, the two locos only need the one path to get them home. No loco, unless the rods are removed, will be hauled on the main line...
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM -
Waterbuck liked acorb's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
?? Its a light engine move to benefit the operator, not photographers - hardly a disgrace!!
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
