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.

70000 'Britannia'

Discussie in 'Steam Traction' gestart door 46118, 24 nov 2009.

Pagina 26 van 30
  1. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    1 aug 2008
    Berichten:
    2.752
    Leuk Bevonden:
    837
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Locatie:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It was probably 1993/1994 when I saw her.
     
    Dan Hill, 17 jan 2012
    #501
  2. Big Dave

    Big Dave Member

    Lid geworden:
    17 dec 2006
    Berichten:
    466
    Leuk Bevonden:
    26
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Bewdley
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    When first restored on the SVR it had a white cab roof, what happened when it left for the NVR I know not.

    Cheers Dave
     
    Big Dave, 17 jan 2012
    #502
  3. oddsocks

    oddsocks Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    22 nov 2009
    Berichten:
    1.813
    Leuk Bevonden:
    289
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired / Dodging a Coffin for as long as I can.
    Locatie:
    Half a mile east of Snells Nook Halt. (1883-1931)
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    70000_10_19.03.1994_Starring_at_Old_Oak_Common_3.jpg When involved with the Britannia Locomotive Society back in the 1970's, we found white paint on the cab roof while stripping all the old layers of paint off. When first restored in 1978 the cab roof was painted white, 70000 moved to the Nene Valley Railway in 1980 still with a white roof. This was not the case when restored to the main line in 1991, the cab roof was black topped, and I believe it has stayed that way ever since, certainly at the Old Oak Common open day in 1994 it was black topped. see pic.
     
    oddsocks, 18 jan 2012
    #503
  4. polmadie

    polmadie Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    27 sep 2007
    Berichten:
    1.242
    Leuk Bevonden:
    472
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Isn't the white roof a 30a Stratford thing?
     
    polmadie, 18 jan 2012
    #504
  5. springers

    springers Member

    Lid geworden:
    15 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    378
    Leuk Bevonden:
    17
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Now retired,used to be at sea and later worked in
    Locatie:
    manningtree
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I can remember Stratford based Cl.47 diesels having white roofs about 30 years ago,the Cl.37s didn't seem to get the same treatment.
    Colin
     
    springers, 18 jan 2012
    #505
  6. Victor

    Victor Nat Pres stalwart Friend

    Lid geworden:
    20 aug 2006
    Berichten:
    14.528
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.199
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    DEWSBURY West Yorkshire
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It IS the worst on the network, a big improvement scheme has just been announced. A NR spokesman was on the box last evening (local news) bemoaning the fact that the place had been allowed to decline. It's an awful place, nothing works, filthy, no staff, nothing. And my car got vandalised there when we used the place to travel with Grand Central Trains. :mad2:
     
    Victor, 18 jan 2012
    #506
  7. std tank

    std tank Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    20 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    3.927
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.070
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Liverpool
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    At 30A Stratford, 70000 Britannia was given the status of "Royal Train" engine, hence the white cab roof.
     
    std tank, 18 jan 2012
    #507
  8. Alberta 45562

    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    23 apr 2006
    Berichten:
    4.893
    Leuk Bevonden:
    585
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Train Simulator Developer
    Locatie:
    Cudworth,Barnsley
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I aint complaining about it been named at Wakey....just laughing at the fact that HRH will first see the awful station...and then THIS when he goes out to his car (assuming he does). wakefield kirkgate - Google Maps
     
    Alberta 45562, 18 jan 2012
    #508
  9. guard_jamie

    guard_jamie Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    7 jul 2008
    Berichten:
    2.503
    Leuk Bevonden:
    27
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Signalman
    Locatie:
    Herefordshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Britain at its very best...ahem...
     
    guard_jamie, 18 jan 2012
    #509
  10. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    21 apr 2006
    Berichten:
    8.059
    Leuk Bevonden:
    3.138
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired Engineer & Heritage Volunteer
    Locatie:
    N Warks
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    He won't be popping in for a pint either then!
     
    Sheff, 18 jan 2012
    #510
  11. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    6 jun 2008
    Berichten:
    9.077
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.126
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Where is 70000 going to after Wakefield?

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 18 jan 2012
    #511
  12. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Lid geworden:
    11 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    36.449
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.909
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Locatie:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Well he next outing seems to be CME 3rd March from York so maybe that way.
     
    RalphW, 18 jan 2012
    #512
  13. fish7373

    fish7373 Member

    Lid geworden:
    25 mrt 2009
    Berichten:
    251
    Leuk Bevonden:
    80
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    tube lines Northfields railway depot Piccadilly li
    Locatie:
    london
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    HI after wakefield it is going to the NRM neil. fish7373 81c fitter
     
    fish7373, 19 jan 2012
    #513
  14. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    6 jun 2008
    Berichten:
    9.077
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.126
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thanks

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 19 jan 2012
    #514
  15. keith6233

    keith6233 Member

    Lid geworden:
    21 apr 2006
    Berichten:
    601
    Leuk Bevonden:
    184
    Beroep:
    Engineer
    Locatie:
    Manchester
    keith6233, 19 jan 2012
    #515
  16. Victor

    Victor Nat Pres stalwart Friend

    Lid geworden:
    20 aug 2006
    Berichten:
    14.528
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.199
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    DEWSBURY West Yorkshire
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    And that Mark used to be one of the best pubs in Wakefield. A guy called Tony Costello was the landlord, I've spent many happy hours in there.
    As has already been said, why Wakefield Kirkgate? it's a slum.
     
    Victor, 19 jan 2012
    #516
  17. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    ADB968008, 19 jan 2012
    #517
  18. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    3 okt 2007
    Berichten:
    10.497
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.857
    Beroep:
    semi-retired, currently doing R&D for my patents
    Locatie:
    Halifax
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Would be nice to know of any times, but as this is a Royal Train I assume info will be scarce. Do they still run a loco ahead of these?
     
    osprey, 19 jan 2012
    #518
  19. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    3 okt 2007
    Berichten:
    10.497
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.857
    Beroep:
    semi-retired, currently doing R&D for my patents
    Locatie:
    Halifax
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Charlie boy will probably need a drink after landing there..................
     
    osprey, 19 jan 2012
    #519
  20. tilling

    tilling New Member

    Lid geworden:
    11 sep 2009
    Berichten:
    108
    Leuk Bevonden:
    65
    Beroep:
    retired
    Locatie:
    sheffield
    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Somebody knows.
    Come on give us the times!:spy:
     
    tilling, 19 jan 2012
    #520
Pagina 26 van 30

Deel Deze Pagina