Hmm, that slip was allowed to go on far too long. Given the speed of the train, it looks as if it was extremely close to stalling, and therefore...
Yes - horribly over-engineered. Compare with the HS1 system, used at 186mph, which is elegant and slim, and seemingly perfectly adequate for the...
Yes, that seemed odd to me too.
Good - as I said, fingers crossed.
Yep - this was it last year.[ATTACH]
Often been a 'Black Five' in the past. No certainty that 'Tangmere' will be ready for any trips in the near future, of course, but here's hoping....
My short video at Herne Hill. I had intended to combine this and the 'Golden Arrow' steam into one video, but... [MEDIA]
Fair enough.
Interesting stuff - many thanks.
I think it's a tad OTT to talk of 'throwing toys out' - the blurb for the 19th trip also still talks about enthusiasts recognising 'Clan Line' and...
RH updated the position yesterday to 'tbc' with a special note saying the position re. traction would be confirmed - nothing has appeared since...
I guessed it must have happened before, but I couldn't recall. A thought occurs - the nameplates and smokebox door numbers - are they cast metal...
My still from the same side at Herne Hill - looks like something fell off en route! A first - a loco changing number on its own?! [ATTACH]
It was 45606 on the fireman's side at Herne Hill - I didn't see the driver's side. Was each side different?
On the other hand, via Lincoln gives some non-wired stretches if you are 'chasing' for photos.
Indeed, but I'm still bemused by the planned nearly 3 hour dwell at Victoria.
More likely Blackfriars and District/Circle, perhaps.
Yes, but there was a post a few back which said it had already left, hence my doubt. Do we know if it is a serious issue?
Apparently.
What a shame for all involved. I wonder if a 67 can carry the Golden Arrow regalia!?
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