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.

West Highlander

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door camraman, 9 jul 2011.

Pagina 9 van 9
  1. camraman

    camraman Member

    Lid geworden:
    21 aug 2009
    Berichten:
    649
    Leuk Bevonden:
    94
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Hemel Hempstead
    Just got back from this trip which I have to say turned out to be unforgettable, not least for the weather which defies any description from me. Thanks to all in standard for a chins up, muck in and have a great time attitude no matter what. Being seved braised steak and veg at our tables in the the midst of a biblical weather event does not happen very often!
     
    camraman, 14 sep 2011
    #161
  2. camraman

    camraman Member

    Lid geworden:
    21 aug 2009
    Berichten:
    649
    Leuk Bevonden:
    94
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Hemel Hempstead
    I heard they found a leak in the firebox, so took no chances. As for replacing bits on 46115 with bits from Galatea, It is being mentioned one part which should be standard came up half an inch short or so!
     
    camraman, 14 sep 2011
    #162
  3. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    3 okt 2007
    Berichten:
    10.497
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.855
    Beroep:
    semi-retired, currently doing R&D for my patents
    Locatie:
    Halifax
    I understand that the problem was with the grate....
     
    osprey, 14 sep 2011
    #163
  4. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    14 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    4.748
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.121
    Locatie:
    Oxford
    I read on IR's forum that 45407 had a problem with the grate at some stage during the weekend, but he was hoping to fix it overnight. Don't know whether 44932 had a similar problem, too?
     
    Steamage, 14 sep 2011
    #164
  5. camraman

    camraman Member

    Lid geworden:
    21 aug 2009
    Berichten:
    649
    Leuk Bevonden:
    94
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Hemel Hempstead
    45407 was I believe having the brick arch repaired or rebuilt.
     
    camraman, 14 sep 2011
    #165
  6. Steve from GWR

    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    18 feb 2010
    Berichten:
    1.292
    Leuk Bevonden:
    14
    Here is a brief clip of our climb alongside the Monessie Gorge a few miles out of Fort William.

    If you had to come up with a perfect location to illustrate steam travel through the West Highlands, wouldn't this be it? (Apart perhaps from the Harry Potter viaduct!)

    [video=youtube;1N1BeVQPAds]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N1BeVQPAds[/video]
     
    Steve from GWR, 16 sep 2011
    #166
Pagina 9 van 9

Deel Deze Pagina