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The Great Britain VIII

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od steam_mad, 19. Lipanj 2014..

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  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Hence why it has vanished off RTT after Farington Curve Jn
     
    GWR4707, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  2. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    So it has finally become a virtual tour and will traverse the network south of Farington in 'cloak mode' as far as RTT is concerned. How exciting.
     
    Big Al, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  3. western nobleman

    western nobleman Member

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    The passengers were under the "cloak" for the first three days
     
    western nobleman, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  4. rule55

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    Umm, I have not accused you of speculation.

    I have however sent you a friendly PM stating my position, the reasoning behind the comments I made, and why I don't think continuing this discussion in the public domain is helpful to anyone.

    All the best.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  5. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

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    The 2015 Klingon Tour
     
    mrKnowwun, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I think you mean Romulan, "The Romulans were the first known race to develop the cloaking device stealth technology, first observed on Romulan mines and the Romulan Bird-of-Prey in 2152."
     
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  7. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    This post (and a few others that have been moderated) illustrate the present day rules about how trains should be powered.

    As I understand it, if a locomotive (diesel or steam) is there to provide the main source of power then it has to be on the front. (This explains the Plymouth to Exeter leg of GB VIII where obviously it was needed and explains the fact it was working throughout). Otherwise it may remain at the rear and can assist at critical moments. That was the case on the London to Exeter leg where I think reports suggest it was helping on Whiteball.

    So two different scenarios and two different responses.
    (A note for information but not debate, please, as we have moved on)
     
    Big Al, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  8. richards

    richards Part of the furniture

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    That might also explain the creased foreheads of the train stewards. Or maybe that's just stress and desperation.
     
    richards, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  9. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Has the train re-emerged anywhere yet or is it still running in full on stealth mode?
     
    GWR4707, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  10. mrKnowwun

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    You are right, but in my defence
    Similar to the Romulan cloaking device, the Klingons received this technology from the Romulans circa 2268, when the two civilizations shared a political alliance. The Klingons outfitted many ships, particularly theirBird-of-Prey type vessels with the devices.

    And those who are left on the tour, have certainly klung-on :Smuggrin:
     
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  11. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Of course if the train is in 'cloak' mode it can easily slip through Kilsby rather than dragging around Northampton. Who would know?
     
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    Last post I've seen has it passing Norton Bridge at 12:54.
     
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  13. Where's Mazeppa?

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    Yes, and the association of this tour and the Klingers-on with "Weed-on" seems particularly appropriate (thats as in 69m 52c, of course!!)
     
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  14. Tom wants steam

    Tom wants steam New Member

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    It did arrive in Euston. End of story ??
     
    Tom wants steam, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  15. Greenway

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    I wouldn't be too sure about that! :D
     
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  16. the-gog

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    Oh indeed. This is going to rumble on for months/years. The "story" has barely started. Time to invest in popcorn companies.
     
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  17. spicer21

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    Not to mention cards with the word"sorry" emblazoned across them !
     
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  18. 33056

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    Yes it did, two minutes early at 15:50. The schedule does not appear in RTT for some reason (possibly because it was put in at the very last minute?) but, rather strangely, the schedule in RTT does not appear in the internal railway system :confused:

    Anyway, the stock is now back at Wembley and presumably waiting for a trip back to Carnforth though there is no indication of when that might be at present.
     
    33056, 6. Svibanj 2015.
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  19. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    Sounds more like the 'Flying Dutchman' to me ;)
     
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  20. richards

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    The "Great Klingon" tour, when passengers clung-on to the hope that there might be some steam haulage, or even a train running on the original route. Hope RTC will produce some "Klingon Tour 2015 - it really got on my Wick" t-shirts.
     
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