I was at the window of the carriage so can tell you what happened, the handbrake in the PMV had been left on. Once they'd found a key and unlocked...
Can only speak for Sussex where I am but while we had a dousing of rain earlier in the week it was (a) patchy and (b) the only rain of any note...
Sound like caused by 52322 Unbelievably busy here today, can't remember a Friday being like this for a very long time
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Chilly but highly enjoyable event, a shame about 68067 but there we go, as others have said thought 41313 gave an excellent account of herself...
As someone not bothered about DMUs, I tend to find them useful as being a means of moving between stations without missing the chance to photo one...
Clearly should have booked something a bit more rugged and sturdy!
Far be it from me to go against the consensus but I'd much rather see 850 restored than the Q1 if it became a straight choice
I recall 52322 putting in some stellar runs at the Bluebell a couple of years back so looking forward to seeing / hearing her tackle the Alps
Previously when Fenchurch (or similar) has done something like this then it has worked brake van runs at HK in between trips, I have no idea but...
Just noticed the Island Line is closed that weekend, which is a real shame
Well it's about time...
Fenchurch is a Giant of Steam...just in character rather than stature Wouldn't the Q hopefully be back by then as well?
Strong disagree, I think having a number of smaller engines running around is a great thing, and the Bluebell only really have three in this...
Maybe they're waiting for 35005 to actually enter service and bed in before advertising it? An introduction to service weekend is easily moved about
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