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LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2019

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Jan 3, 2019.

  1. staffordian

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    Will do!
     
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    Thanks.
     
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    No sign of movement on RTT or Open Train maps, so I'm calling it a day.

    Watch it set off now...
     
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    Can't see it running now.
     
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    And there you have it :(
    This service was cancelled throughout due to a problem with a steam locomotive (ME).

    Who gets to pull Mary Poppins tomorrow now ? :rolleyes:
     
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    Diesel haulage.
     
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    I wouldn't mind pulling the current Mary Poppins! (the lovely Emily Blunt, below).
    Disappointing news about tomorrow. I was looking forward to seeing 34046 on the Pullmans. The last time I saw her on the Belmond set she put on quite a show.
    [​IMG]

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    Nor me has she a tender behind:)
     
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    Maybe..... but even an Old Git could get quite steamed up!
     
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    I can feel it in my water, I can't help thinking that when #9 comes 'to the end', and considering that Mr Cameron has had his plans rejected (twice ?) that JC and Mr Riley will come to an arrangement and Mr Riley will take the loco on. The Riley men by now know every nut and bolt on the loco, they have the means/skill/knowledge to do a good job.
    I hope #9 gets a new lease of life.
     
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    That would be the icing on the cake
     
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    45231 with 504F Mossend to Crewe passing through Carlisle this lunchtime, Monday 18.02.2019.
     
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    45231 seen at Beckfoot just prior to entering Grayrigg loop.

     
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    Number 9 heading north past the former Victorian water pumping station at Swynnerton, Staffs.
    ---- ( posh apartments now ! ) DSC_3268 60009 Cranberry 180219.JPG
     
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    A few nonchalant sheep hardly seem to notice 45231 as she dashes along the WCML north of Preston whilst on her way home from a quick trip to Scotland. I guess that with a busy daily diet of Pendolinos, Voyagers, heavy freight etc. passing by on a regular basis, a steam train is just another one of those; they clearly aren't aware that 45231 is a relatively rare 'cop' around here, these days! 45231-WCML Light Engine-18FEB19 ©copyright 2019-Peter Ainsworth.jpg
     

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