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Steam hauled footex - 15/05/16

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by A1X, Apr 20, 2016.

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  1. Johnb

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    Not sure about that, the wind will be from the north
     
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    I'd just rather have some exhaust, albeit drifting a bit, rather than none at all. Should only be a light wind so not too much obfuscation in prospect.
     
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    So we need 65% cut off and full regulator, that should throw it clear of the engine
     
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    We won't get that for long on that junction and curve!
     
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    Looks like it.
     
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    I know I didn't expect they would throw the fire out of the chimney just for us, I assume from what you have said there is still a shot of the Mole Bridge off Mill Lane, I haven't been there for years
     
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  7. Wayne

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    Epsom 5mph, near Bookham 5mph, Petersfield 15mph, all are on or just before climbs.
    They are just a selection outbound, different coming back. To be fair I haven't looked at those too deeply.
     
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    Don't let's unpack this but the Petersfield speed restriction must be the underbridge at the country end of the station and not a platform issue. Either way this is a classic example of the fact that Network Rail doesn't maintain its infrastructure to anything other than a minimum standard nowadays.
     
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    So, all in all, a standard length train then although the P'mth Direct is rather challenging.
     
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    Epsom is always a bit of work - 1 in 100 just after the station for about a mile.
     
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    Any times for the ECS move from Southall to Clapham Jc? Cheers
     
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    1653 from Southall to Wembley 1711, reverse, 1721 to Batersea yard, arrive 1748.
    0909 off Batersea in the morning.
    Network rail want the train to depart from platform 17. So a double reversal will probably be made.
    Battersea - Voltaire road - Latchmere - Clapham
     
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    Thanks for the valuble info Wayne. Petersfield is now off the agenda.
     
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    So the last time that a steam train started from Clapham Junction Platform 17 would have probably been in 1967 with the Kensington Olympia service for postal workers. Nearly fifty years on. Who'd have thought it!
     
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    Which is the country end ? Is that where the level crossing is ?
     
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    Opposite end, nearest to Buriton.
     
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    15mph speed limit at Effingham junction? I am really REALLY surprised that NR have this route gauged for a Battle of West Country.
     
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    It's the platform Al, god knows why!
     
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    Minimum.! :Hilarious:
    If it was kept to the minimum there would be almost no restrictions.
     
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    Should be making her work up to Buriton tunnel then Wayne, makes the trip there even more worth while now!
     
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