If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

30777 Sir Lamiel

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od steamvideosnet, 4. Kolovoz 2012..

  1. steamvideosnet

    steamvideosnet Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Travanj 2011.
    Poruka:
    1,968
    Lajkova:
    2,476
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Southampton, UK
    Hi everyone,

    If a thread about 30777 has been created already, would the moderators please move this to the appropriate place? :)

    I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about 30777. In SR magazine, 30777 was still at Tyseley but was moving back to Loughborough for her repaint into 777 at the time the magazine went to press. Nothing has been mentioned on the 5305 website, and was confused as to why this hasn't been mentioned on their website... I read that she was to take the Shepard Neame tour on the 1st September, then move to the MHR for Maunsell Magic.

    If anyone has heard anything, would they mind posting please, as I would be interested to see 777 before Maunsell Magic.

    James at SVN
     
    steamvideosnet, 4. Kolovoz 2012.
    #1
  2. Daniel533

    Daniel533 New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    9. Svibanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    53
    Lajkova:
    0
    Grad:
    Canterbury
    Latest news on UKSteam is that 70013 will now haul The Spitfire on the 1st of September, due to gauging issue's. Shame as i was looking forward to a run behind 30777.
     
    Daniel533, 4. Kolovoz 2012.
    #2
  3. Matt35027

    Matt35027 Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    16. Listopad 2009.
    Poruka:
    1,122
    Lajkova:
    143
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Builder
    Grad:
    Near 74D
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Slightly disappointed as I was looking forward to seeing 30777 on the mainline one last time before she's withdrawn for overhaul (but I still intend to see her at the MHR). But 70013 is a MORE than acceptable substitute ;-)
     
    Matt35027, 4. Kolovoz 2012.
    #3
  4. Northern Union

    Northern Union New Member Account Suspended

    Pridružen(a):
    30. Travanj 2012.
    Poruka:
    107
    Lajkova:
    0
    Curious. If she is due to be withdrawn for a major overhaul, it does seem odd, in a cash strapped environment, to be repainting now.
     
    Northern Union, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #4
  5. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    16. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,043
    Lajkova:
    212
    Just had a trawl through the weekly Newsletters from the GCR, and 30777 is mentioned in the newsletter for 11th July, with a comment that the engine remains at TYS being prepared for wheelset work, and the tender is at Loughborough receiving attention to metalwork on the tender upper sides. Nothing since, so presumably no dramatic developments to report.

    Cannot see anything on the Tyseley website, but most of their news tends to be about their mainline tours rather than what is happening in the works.


    A gent from Vintage Trains ( Ben?) does post on here, so if he sees this he will no doubt help out with some info.
     
    46118, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #5
  6. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    1. Kolovoz 2008.
    Poruka:
    2,754
    Lajkova:
    838
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Grad:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    When did 30777 return. Was it 2007? If so she still has at least two years years before withdrawl but I think according to Steam Railway 30777 will be painted Malachite as 777 as she'll appear at the MHR but she'll apparently go back to 30777 afterwards but carrying the BR version of Malachite.
     
    Dan Hill, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #6
  7. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    30. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    6,789
    Lajkova:
    2,633
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Design Draughtsman
    Grad:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    30777 returned mid 2006. A bit disappointed to hear she won't be on the Spitfire run. 70013 is a good replacement though.
     
    green five, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #7
  8. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    1. Kolovoz 2008.
    Poruka:
    2,754
    Lajkova:
    838
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Grad:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Oh right about a year left then unless the work being done at the moment is enough to extend or start a new ticket. Is there any news on the NRM/5305LA wanting keeping her in steam past her current ticket. I guess they will want to keep 70013 going when its ticket runs out so she'll be part of the 50th Anniversary of the End of Steam.
     
    Dan Hill, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #8
  9. kieranhardy

    kieranhardy Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    8. Lipanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    1,603
    Lajkova:
    870
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Kidderminster
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    But aren't you basing this on the non existent 7/10 year tickets?
     
    kieranhardy, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #9
  10. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    777 doesnt seem to get that much mainline work, I suppose the group are kept busy with 70013 and 45305
     
    ADB968008, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #10
  11. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    13. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    12,910
    Lajkova:
    1,387
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Birmingham
    Seems King Arthurs are comparable to Halls (class 5's that can be problematic gauging wise), take a look at UK Steam and with the exception of 4965 on the Shakespeare Express, they do very little compared to other types.
     
    david1984, 5. Kolovoz 2012.
    #11
  12. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    14. Travanj 2007.
    Poruka:
    4,030
    Lajkova:
    1,089
    Interesi:
    A Thingy...
    In a way, I'm surprised at the restricted route availability, as they don't have the under-slung cylinders that tends to restrict a Hall. Maybe they're just as wide overall. I am looking forward to having a ride behind 30925 (my first-ever V class in preservation!) in September nonetheless.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, 6. Kolovoz 2012.
    #12
  13. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    14. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,749
    Lajkova:
    1,123
    Grad:
    Oxford
    IIRC from previous discussions on this subject, the issue with the N15 is the length of the front overhang and amount of "throw", which causes problems on curved platforms and the like. So although the cause is slightly different, the effect is basically the same as for Halls. Certainly, both types are subject to a severe speed restriction through the down platform at Culham station, when most other locos run through at line speed.
     
    Steamage, 6. Kolovoz 2012.
    #13
  14. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    8. Listopad 2007.
    Poruka:
    2,947
    Lajkova:
    2,524
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Researcher/writer and composer of classical music
    Grad:
    Between LBSCR 221 and LBSCR 227
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    30777 was pulled from an RTC Three Bridges- Fareham-Bath working two years ago because of concerns about it passing through Chichester station, which has curved platforms.
     
    John Petley, 6. Kolovoz 2012.
    #14
  15. 63601

    63601 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Studeni 2008.
    Poruka:
    211
    Lajkova:
    7
    63601, 6. Kolovoz 2012.
    #15

Podijelite ovu stranicu