Bellmond Pullman 18/06/16

I gather that 34052 Lord Dowding will replace 60163 Tornado on the Belmond Pullman on Saturday 18 June.

David

 

Bug.... I'll mean " oh dear". I thought I would just be missing a regular Tornado appearance.

 

Now that's a very interesting piece of news. Thank you. I've not seen 34052 before.

...Hang on a minute, I've just discovered that it's really Braunton in disguise.

 

https://news.iconsofsteam.com/dowding-british-pullman-3ce7b9379291#.n82trtk92

It's now on the Icons of Steam Website.

 

I can see the diesel going with the train on this one. Would be a tad risky to allow the class 7 out of Victoria on it's own. In my opinion, Id say it would manage it.

 

Light engine move shown on RTT - looks like it will be more than capable on its own, given its timing speed of 134mph!

 

Can't imagine it will need a diesel. DBC only attach for heating and not for pushing. A good strong Class 7 Bullied on a dry rail (no rain forecasted tomorrow) should be up to the task.

 

Why the switch from Tornado?

 

Is it still unregistered from TOPS?

 

Details please!

 

No she isn't.

 

Do we know why it isn't on the Bellmond tomorrow?

 

I know but what has stopped it coming south. I assume MNLPS had already negotiated for 34052 to deputise if anything went wrong.

 

Indeed beginning to look a little more than a paperwork issue/misinformation on the computer... be useful to hear what the issue actually is?

 

I'll be very interested to see how the Light Pacific gets on with this - with or without a trailing diesel it's a pretty hefty task. Anyone know what the load limit was in real steam days Guildford to Redhill for a WC/BB (infact I don't remember them working this route but it was a long time ago)?

My impression has always been that whilst both Clan Line and Tornado (and occasionally other class 8's) have handled this train well in the past, there wasn't a lot to spare if things got a little difficult.

In any case I really wish 34052 well on this trip.

Mike

 

A few years ago this used to be a regular outing for tangers in its healthier days, although not sure if the amount of coaches has increased in recent years??

I bet the crew are really looking forward to this run and hope it goes well for them.