If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Tornado

Discussie in 'Steam Traction' gestart door Leander's Shovel, 20 okt 2007.

Pagina 230 van 480
  1. huochemi

    huochemi Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    6 mei 2008
    Berichten:
    3.056
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.543
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    UK
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Kittiwakes can cause a surprising amount of damage.:cool: (pic from A1 site)

    1964-08376-60120-York-16_01_1964-Richard-Postill.jpg
     
    huochemi, 14 mei 2018
    #4581
    andrewshimmin, Jamessquared en The Green Howards vinden dit leuk.
  2. S.A.C. Martin

    S.A.C. Martin Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    31 aug 2010
    Berichten:
    5.620
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.452
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Asset Engineer (Signalling), MNLPS Treasurer
    Locatie:
    London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    A reminder that even the sheer weight of an A1 Pacific is no match for an immovable object...!
     
    S.A.C. Martin, 14 mei 2018
    #4582
  3. clinker

    clinker Member

    Lid geworden:
    8 okt 2016
    Berichten:
    615
    Leuk Bevonden:
    372
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    romford
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Looks like they've salvaged the lamps.
     
    clinker, 14 mei 2018
    #4583
  4. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

    Lid geworden:
    8 mrt 2008
    Berichten:
    28.039
    Leuk Bevonden:
    65.662
    Locatie:
    LBSC 215
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    They’re big buggas, kittiwakes... :eek:

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 14 mei 2018
    #4584
  5. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    1 apr 2008
    Berichten:
    5.985
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.766
    Beroep:
    Ex a lot of things.
    Locatie:
    Near where the 3 Ridings meet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    If you have been in a city centre bar on a saturday night recently, they certainly are.
     
    Ploughman, 14 mei 2018
    #4585
    estwdjhn, 60525, Bluenosejohn en 2 anderen vinden dit leuk.
  6. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Lid geworden:
    7 okt 2006
    Berichten:
    12.822
    Leuk Bevonden:
    12.020
    Beroep:
    Gentleman of leisure, nowadays
    Locatie:
    Near Leeds
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I'll believe you, Bryan.;)
     
    Steve, 15 mei 2018
    #4586
  7. Jerr Grey

    Jerr Grey New Member Account Suspended

    Lid geworden:
    29 jun 2017
    Berichten:
    108
    Leuk Bevonden:
    50
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Des Moins
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The Blubell have started contacting passengers with bookings telling them the revised visit for August has now been cancelled.

    No further explination.
     
    Jerr Grey, 19 mei 2018
    #4587
  8. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

    Lid geworden:
    8 jun 2014
    Berichten:
    15.552
    Leuk Bevonden:
    11.961
    Locatie:
    Wnxx
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Not looking good at the mo.
     
    Matt37401, 19 mei 2018
    #4588
  9. paullad1984

    paullad1984 Member

    Lid geworden:
    16 okt 2007
    Berichten:
    925
    Leuk Bevonden:
    436
    She's buggered mate. But seriously she'll need gentle care and attention after this slip up.
     
    paullad1984, 19 mei 2018
    #4589
  10. Steve B

    Steve B Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    20 jun 2008
    Berichten:
    2.169
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.579
    Locatie:
    Shropshire
    Actually, no reason has been given (unless I've missed it - please correct me if I'm wrong!). It might simply be that the logistics of fitting the Bluebell into the existing program make it too difficult. All the Bluebell say on their website is "We are very sorry to say that 60163 ‘Tornado’ will not be able to visit us in August as we had hoped."

    Steve B
     
    Steve B, 19 mei 2018
    #4590
    LesterBrown en Jerr Grey vinden dit leuk.
  11. Kylchap

    Kylchap Member

    Lid geworden:
    15 dec 2015
    Berichten:
    493
    Leuk Bevonden:
    936
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    East Anglia
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    This is A1SLT's expectation.
    "It is anticipated that repairs will be concluded in June to enable running in activity to commence and a main line test run to take place. Tornado will then pick up its diary in July, commencing with the RAF100 train from Lincoln to London on 10th July."
    There may be further testing and approvals needed after it "picks up its diary" before full service is resumed, so it's not surprising if some appointments need to give way. We'll have to wait and see.
     
    Kylchap, 19 mei 2018
    #4591
  12. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Lid geworden:
    30 mei 2009
    Berichten:
    22.742
    Leuk Bevonden:
    22.896
    Locatie:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    This is turning into a year for the A1ST that they might care to forget. Almost exactly a year to the day after the 100 mph test run, the loco tries to run at 90 mph again and fails on the road. What it confirms is that operating a steam locomotive on the main line is a complex job that shouldn't be taken for granted. I'm pleased that the A1ST has the confidence to promise a forward programme before they have actually carried out the repairs, undertaken a test run and, more importantly, had Network Rail and possibly also the ORR sign the loco off. I was going to book on the August 15th trip to Appleby but will now do so with a less than even chance in my head that it will actually run. We shall see.
     
    Big Al, 19 mei 2018
    #4592
  13. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

    Lid geworden:
    20 feb 2016
    Berichten:
    15.134
    Leuk Bevonden:
    8.694
    Beroep:
    Layabout
    Locatie:
    My settee, mostly.
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Well, a few visits to the NVR's café for lunch :Hungry: over the next few weeks might see some activity incidentally...
     
    The Green Howards, 19 mei 2018
    #4593
  14. Foxhunter

    Foxhunter Member

    Lid geworden:
    9 jun 2011
    Berichten:
    590
    Leuk Bevonden:
    709
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The target date for a first mainline run is 10th July for the RAF 100 train.

    Foxy.
     
    Foxhunter, 20 mei 2018
    #4594
    S.A.C. Martin en Johnb vinden dit leuk.
  15. S.A.C. Martin

    S.A.C. Martin Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    31 aug 2010
    Berichten:
    5.620
    Leuk Bevonden:
    9.452
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Asset Engineer (Signalling), MNLPS Treasurer
    Locatie:
    London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    That has cheered me up no end. Fingers crossed then!
     
    S.A.C. Martin, 20 mei 2018
    #4595
  16. Kylchap

    Kylchap Member

    Lid geworden:
    15 dec 2015
    Berichten:
    493
    Leuk Bevonden:
    936
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    East Anglia
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Received an email today promoting the RAF100 tour on 10 July, so they must be feeling confident about progress.
     
    Kylchap, 24 mei 2018
    #4596
    240P15 vindt dit leuk.
  17. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    25 apr 2011
    Berichten:
    9.958
    Leuk Bevonden:
    7.647
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Enfield
    D1002, 5 jun 2018
    #4597
    acorb, Sheff, 240P15 en 3 anderen vinden dit leuk.
  18. 30854

    30854 Resident of Nat Pres

    Lid geworden:
    8 mrt 2017
    Berichten:
    12.172
    Leuk Bevonden:
    11.496
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Brighton&Hove
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    That, or TR No.6 "Douglas" will be operating a somewhat abbreviated tour. :cool:
     
    30854, 5 jun 2018
    #4598
  19. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

    Lid geworden:
    8 jun 2014
    Berichten:
    15.552
    Leuk Bevonden:
    11.961
    Locatie:
    Wnxx
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    No problems with gauging though ;)
     
    Matt37401, 6 jun 2018
    #4599
    Jerr Grey vindt dit leuk.
  20. weltrol

    weltrol Part of the furniture Friend

    Lid geworden:
    29 dec 2008
    Berichten:
    2.844
    Leuk Bevonden:
    688
    Not too sure about that..... Maybe a quick rehash of the Guinness adaptor frames, fitting of vacuum brakes and ERTMS...??
     
    weltrol, 6 jun 2018
    #4600
    Matt37401 vindt dit leuk.
Pagina 230 van 480

Deel Deze Pagina