6023

Just because a line has 2 GW locos doesn't mean they belong together... A double header of 3803 and 6023 ?
I'm sure an 8f double heading an 8P doesn't come around every day..someone I'm sure can furnish a historical picture ??

 

At some point at 2-8-0 must have assisted a King surely? If you can do it why not!

 

Wouldn't this of occurred in peak summer Saturday traffic where anything available would of been used, from I guess Newton Abbott?'be put up front to assist over the banks. I feel this is slightly more realistic pairing than say a castle and a duchess for example....

 

I have a recollection that there's a record of the Great Bear being piloted by a 2-4-0... But I could be wrong and I can't lay my hands on it.

 

But just because you can do it, it doesn't automatically mean that you should. I'm sure it will please some people though.

 

Sorry I'm late posting but 6023 is running this weekend alongside 46521 according to the GCR facebook page, the turns its covering i'm not too sure about

 

IK've just read on the 6023 Facebook page that it's been failed with firebox leaks...

 

Let's hope it's nothing serious, bit of caulking required maybe .....

 

Same Facebook page suggests that it should be running tomorrow(today) so hopefully only a minor issue.

 

A small selection of pictures from Adrian Palmer's Photo Charter at the Great Central Railway yesterday can be found at Zenfolio | Paul Simpson | 6023 Photo Charter at the GCR

 

I've finally uploaded 5 run pasts I videoed from Monday's charter with the King. Here is the link - King Class no.6023 "King Edward II" Photo Charter. GCR. 18/3/13. - YouTube

Cheers

 

A few pictures from tuesday's charter with KEII.KEII No 6023 @ The Great Central Railway - Stephen Leek's Photos | SmugMug

 

A very good collection. The b&w shots at Swithland have a pleasingly "period" look, and the light for the final afternoon shot at Kinchley Lane is super.

 

Many thanks Mark.My first visit to the GCR for sometime so some reasonable weather was very welcome.

 

A video from the 3P20 Parcels Group charter with 6023 at the GCR on Monday March 25th.

6023 - Photo Charter Great Central Railway - 25.3.13 - YouTube

 

Nice video.
Shame about the cylinder cocks and glands leaking at the front end, can't hear the vacuum pump either. Still, plenty to do when she comes home to Didcot I guess.

 

Thanks, it was a shame about the leaks but I think it probably affected the stills photographers more than me really. I'm sure she will be sorted once she gets back home.

 

They seem to be the same leaks that it has had since it arrived at the GCR, I'm suprised that they have not been sorted, it doesnt really look like a loco that is ready for the main line.

 

Is the problem exacerbated by the cold temperature?

Very nice video and pics, ideal combination of blue and blood and custard liveries!