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70000 'Britannia'

本贴由 461182009-11-24 发布. 版块名称: Steam Traction

  1. Mighty Mogul

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Not exactly subtle is it! But then again, at least it's not been bolted on at the expense of the deflectors as per 70043/44!

    Fantastic to see the loco looking complete though, and rather tasty in the gloss black. Just out of interest, when 70000 ran briefly in black after construction, did it have the BR logo on the tender or was it literally plain black? Part of me thinks Crewe should do the whole shebang and add LNWR style lining and red-backed plates. That would look rather sexy I think...!
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Hmm, I have two photos available in various books from January 1951 when the locomotive is clearly painted black. One shows it without crest and one shows it with crest! I can only assume it was applied during the testing process and before it was painted in BR green.

    Either way the loco is looking fantastic in black and I am very happy to see my favourite engine back in working condition. Looking forward to seeing it at the WSR :)

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Interesting to see this loco's inaugural run listed on UkSteam for a CathEx run on 7th April starting at Oxford. If this proves to be the case, I'd be intrigued to see where the loco ends up to be positioned for this run. My first thought would be Didcot, but I guess at a push both Tyseley and Southall could be candidates?
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Southall (provisionally). The times I have received show it on the back of the ECS from Southall to Oxford.

    David
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thanks for the info David.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Was that picture taken today ? (posted at 06:34 this morning)
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    yes it was taken today lunchtime
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Often websites work to US east coast time.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    We received a letter today from RTC confirming that THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE TOUR on May 12th from York-Stratford upon Avon and return will be pulled by 70000. Cant wait now, should be a good day out.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Steam Railway reports there will be a test run on the 16th March, before going on to the WSR Gala.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Still waiting for my SR to turn up. :(. Hopefully tomorrow. Must say 70000 looks great. I've only seen 1 picture of70000 in BR Black and that was without crest.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Did you get an email from SR? I posted it in the Steam Railway Thread, some delay due to vehicle? problems. Should arrive by tomorrow. Still waiting for mine.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    No my Grandad sorts out my Steam Railway every Christmas so it may have gone to him.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I have heard that they may be a light test run on the 14th, 6pm ish to Chester and back, and then the 16th will be loaded Chester, Shrewsbury.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Four very recent photos of the completed loco on the front page of, I think, Keith Langston's website.

    http://fraserker.com/britannia/

    Regards,

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I got an AVG virus alert when I clicked on the link???
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Does anyone know how far off 92134 is? No website to give us light and last i saw the boiler cladding was on (probably test fitting) and the new tender was being built. This was about 2009/2010. Is she still destined for the Churnet Valley when done?
     

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