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.

D1015 Western Champion

Discuție în 'Diesel & Electric Traction' creată de neildimmer, 20 Mar 2010.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Înscris:
    6 Iun 2008
    Mesaje:
    9.080
    Aprecieri primite:
    1.127
    Hi All

    Few photos of D1015 Western Champion on the Western Rocks Railtour 20th March 2010, taken at a grey rain sodden Deighton 30 minutes late at 11:27 am
    http://dieselhydraulics.photos.gb.com/p63798434.html
    http://dieselhydraulics.photos.gb.com/p63798439.html
    http://dieselhydraulics.photos.gb.com/p63798436.html
    http://dieselhydraulics.photos.gb.com/p63798437.html


    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 20 Mar 2010
    #1
  2. Steve from GWR

    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    18 Feb 2010
    Mesaje:
    1.292
    Aprecieri primite:
    14
    Thanks, nice pics. Grew up on the Western region as the Westerns were being introduced, I have a soft spot for them.
     
    Steve from GWR, 21 Mar 2010
    #2
  3. 44713

    44713 New Member

    Înscris:
    15 Feb 2010
    Mesaje:
    128
    Aprecieri primite:
    2
    Sex:
    Masculin
    'Twas a superb tour. 1015 performed faultlessly in less than perfect conditions; the climbs of the Lickey and up to Chapel-en-le-Frith with remain with me for a long time. :) Also a very wet standing start on a 1 in 60 at some wet & sodden junction somewhere in the Peaks was not too shabby either. :)

    One complaint, Birmingham panel. We arrive almost 30 early and they keep us standing in the platform, waiting time, while every class 2 'stop-at-every-lampost' cart goes out ahead of us forcing us to stagger from signal to signal in the tunnels. What ever happened to train regulation - wouldn't have happened in the old days...mutter...complain....moan... etc. :) Thanks to all that make these things happen in the 21st Century! :) Video on the toob later.

    AK.
     
    44713, 22 Mar 2010
    #3
  4. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

    Înscris:
    24 Iul 2008
    Mesaje:
    7.778
    Aprecieri primite:
    5.923
    Sometimes they do try to get the railtour out first but it backfires - On the Great western Incursion control wanted to send us out before the Gloucester local but apart from Didcot Swindon was the only place with a garanteed departure time so we had to decline their offer and wait till booked time which meant that we had to go out behind the local despite the efforts of control! I think it's called SODS law!!!

    Forgot to say thanks for taking the time to post the photos up Neil.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 22 Mar 2010
    #4
  5. 44713

    44713 New Member

    Înscris:
    15 Feb 2010
    Mesaje:
    128
    Aprecieri primite:
    2
    Sex:
    Masculin
    44713, 23 Mar 2010
    #5
  6. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Înscris:
    14 Ian 2006
    Mesaje:
    8.866
    Aprecieri primite:
    9.278
    Sex:
    Masculin
    Ocupație:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Locație:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    5944, 23 Mar 2010
    #6
  7. BillR

    BillR Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    14 Sep 2005
    Mesaje:
    1.556
    Aprecieri primite:
    43
    BillR, 23 Mar 2010
    #7
  8. Lewisb06

    Lewisb06 Member

    Înscris:
    16 Oct 2007
    Mesaje:
    520
    Aprecieri primite:
    1
    Ocupație:
    Work for Big railway
    There are main locos and main line locos..........and then there is the Western........Beats all others....
     
    Lewisb06, 24 Mar 2010
    #8
  9. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    9 Noi 2008
    Mesaje:
    1.961
    Aprecieri primite:
    3.664
    Locație:
    Switzshire
    Another shot HERE if you like that sort of thing. :photo:
     
    Swiss Toni, 24 Mar 2010
    #9
  10. Alberta 45562

    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

    Înscris:
    23 Apr 2006
    Mesaje:
    4.893
    Aprecieri primite:
    585
    Sex:
    Masculin
    Ocupație:
    Train Simulator Developer
    Locație:
    Cudworth,Barnsley
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Alberta 45562, 25 Mar 2010
    #10
  11. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    9 Noi 2008
    Mesaje:
    1.961
    Aprecieri primite:
    3.664
    Locație:
    Switzshire
    It's beginning to worry me, the next thing you know I'll be going to diesel galas!...............DOH! :doh:
     
    Swiss Toni, 25 Mar 2010
    #11
  12. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    26 Mar 2009
    Mesaje:
    1.712
    Aprecieri primite:
    587
    Locație:
    Swanage
    If you're a good boy perhaps Uncle Marcus will ask the DTG to see if they will let you borrow it for 2011!
     
    buzby2, 26 Mar 2010
    #12
  13. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

    Înscris:
    13 Sep 2005
    Mesaje:
    12.910
    Aprecieri primite:
    1.387
    Sex:
    Masculin
    Locație:
    Birmingham
    Any news on Champion ? seems to have gone quiet of late, though i know one engine went away for repair, is she likely to clag in anger later in 2012 ?.
     
    david1984, 19 Feb 2012
    #13
  14. BillR

    BillR Well-Known Member

    Înscris:
    14 Sep 2005
    Mesaje:
    1.556
    Aprecieri primite:
    43
    Keep yer eye on this page for the latest www.westernchampion.co.uk/D1015%20Work.htm (must be an update soon!)
     
    BillR, 19 Feb 2012
    #14

Distribuie pagina asta